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WBZ-TV's Dr. Mallika Marshall reports a new study from the CDC found that people working in the service industry have higher rates of depression than those in other industries.
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WBZ-TV's Dr. Mallika Marshall reports a new study from the CDC found that people working in the service industry have higher rates of depression than those in other industries.
WBZ-TV's Dr. Mallika Marshall reports that universal depression screenings in teens could improve treatment at little additional cost.
A study in Texas found a link between social media use and a decline in mental health in people aged 8 to 20 that had existing depression, WBZ-TV’s Dr. Mallika has more.
Researchers found that people who stayed up later had more symptoms of depression than morning birds.
An experimental Alzheimer's treatment from Boston researchers may be able to treat both dementia and depression symptoms.
As Dr. Mallika Marshall reports, dementia and depression often go hand-in-hand in patients with Alzheimer's disease. Now, an experimental home-based electrical therapy may be able help.
According to a new study by researchers at Harvard Medical School and Mass General, eating an orange a day may lower a person’s risk of depression by 20%. WBZ-TV’s Dr. Mallika Marshall reports.
The CDC found that teens who had four or more hours of daily screen time struggled with more symptoms of anxiety and depression.
There is concern over the newest weight loss drugs sparking eating disorders in teens.
There is concern over the newest weight loss drugs sparking eating disorders in teens.
Dr. Mallika Marshall shares her latest findings on how loneliness in older people can have negative health effects.
Researchers found that running twice a week may improve depression.
A special type of treatment could help teenagers who suffer from depression and it does not involve medication.
Teenagers are experiencing higher rates of depression than ever before, but a simple smartphone app could help treat a common symptom.
Teenagers are experiencing higher rates of depression than ever before, but a simple smartphone app could help treat a common symptom.
New research finds that women approaching menopause could be at higher risk for depression.
Researchers found that perimenopausal women were 40% more likely to experience depression or depressive symptoms compared to premenopausal women.
A growing body of research finds that physical and mental health are tightly linked, especially when it comes to heart health.
Many people are feeling the effects of a lack of sun and doctors said there are ways to cope with the winter blues.
The dark days of winter are approaching but there are some things you can do to keep the winter blues at bay.
According to an American Psychiatric Association poll, nearly 40% of adults say they experience a drop in mood come winter.
A special type of treatment could help teenagers who suffer from depression and it does not involve medication.
Researchers found that running twice a week may improve depression.
WBZ TV's Liam Martin reports.
Some people may already be feeling the so-called "winter blues" simply because of the gloomy weather.
It's a bittersweet ending for Boston residents who know and love Little Joe, a silverback gorilla who became an iconic fixture at the Franklin Park Zoo.
Boston health clinics are using ketamine to help treat people suffering with mental health issues.
Eliza Williamson has struggled with mental health all her life, but after undergoing recovery, she made it her mission to help others struggling in Massachusetts.
Dozens of city positions are set to be cut, including six in the Lowell Fire Department.
The major league-best Atlanta Braves defeated the Boston Red Sox 3-2 on Friday night.
Jessica Ostrowski says her whole life changed when her fiancé Trooper Kevin Trainor was killed stopping a wrong-way driver.
Temperatures are warming up in Boston next week with the city's first 80 and 90-degree days in over 200 days.
Boston health clinics are using ketamine to help treat people suffering with mental health issues.
It's a bittersweet ending for Boston residents who know and love Little Joe, a silverback gorilla who became an iconic fixture at the Franklin Park Zoo.
The family of Elizabeth "Lizzie" Dankert, who died in a boat crash in East Boston, said they will miss her immensely.
Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia.
There was a possible measles exposure at Logan Airport in Boston last week, Massachusetts health officials say.
A new study finds that a simple blood test could predict Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms appear.
The Lone Star tick, which can cause alpha-gal syndrome, is spreading north throughout Massachusetts.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account.
The gunman who allegedly opened fire on passing cars on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 46-year-old Tyler Brown from Boston.
There have been four violent attacks in three weeks at Tewksbury Hospital and a state representative is taking the fight to Beacon Hill to give security the non-lethal equipment back.
A family is demanding answers from the Gloucester, Massachusetts school district, after learning their five-year-old son was left alone in a quiet room for nearly half an hour.
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
Dover Saddlery is closing its Wellesley, Massachusetts store and preparing for more than 100 layoffs.
The "dirty soda" trend is coming to drive-thrus all over Massachusetts as Dunkin' is now serving up its own version of the viral drink.
Smokey Bones is closing all of its restaurants, including Massachusetts locations in Tyngsboro and Taunton.
Boston ranks right up there with Hawaii as one of the most expensive vacation spots in the country, according to a new report.
The Market Basket Board of Directors was justified in firing longtime CEO Arthur T. Demoulas, a judge ruled Monday.
In Groton, Massachusetts, there is a recently opened state-of-the-art venue that is becoming one of the region's premier nonprofit music destinations.
Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary is a protected marine ecosystem off the coast of Massachusetts known for its rich biodiversity, world-class whale watching, and historic shipwrecks.
Best Bees installs and manages professionally maintained hives for homes, businesses, and institutions.
Known for his sustainable cooking and farm-fresh ingredients, Woods Hill's Charlie Foster is a leader in the farm-to-table movement.
Gaining Ground in Concord, Massachusetts is one of the region's leading non-profit farms dedicated to hunger relief.
The major league-best Atlanta Braves defeated the Boston Red Sox 3-2 on Friday night.
Kyle Schwarber hit his major league-leading 18th home run and the Phillies defeated the Red Sox 3-1 on Thursday night.
After days of leaks and rumors, the NFL finally released the full schedule for the New England Patriots.
The New England Patriots won't have to wait long for another crack at the Seattle Seahawks after getting dominated in the Super Bowl.
The Boston Red Sox beat the Philadelphia Phillies 3-1 on Wednesday night.
A Boston man says he's lucky to be alive after jumping into the Charles River to save his dog.
Little Joe the gorilla is leaving Boston after decades at the Franklin Park Zoo.
There's been another sighting of an unusual killer whale named Old Thom in the waters off Massachusetts.
A soccer coach in Ludlow, Massachusetts plans to pay it forward after winning big on a lottery scratch ticket.
The Rumney Rocks Climbing Area is partially closed as nesting peregrine falcons could attack rock climbers.