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A text messaging program could help teens walk away from e-cigarettes.
Parent groups and anti-tobacco advocates blast FDA move to authorize vaping brand Njoy to market its products to the public.
Could vaping just one time put you at higher risk of heart failure? More research is pointing to the dangers of e-cigarettes.
Cardiologists warn that e-cigarettes could pose serious health risks, especially to young people.
A Westport student was taken to the hospital Friday after the student behaved disruptively after using an e-cigarette, according to police.
The decision from America's largest retailer may influence other stores and marks a significant blow to the vaping industry.
Dozens of people in Massachusetts, including teenagers, are suffering from a "vaping-related" lung illness.
Norwood banned flavored vape and nicotine products, causing a store in town to close for good.
Those toxins have been linked to health problems that include asthma, reduced lung function and inflammation.
The US Food and Drug Administration is investigating a possible connection between e-cigarette use and seizures in younger users.
WBZ's Yadires Nova-Salcedo talks via satellite with campaign spokesperson Gustavo Torrez on the English version and with Abigail Sasser on the Spanish version.
The AAP is renewing its call for the federal government to ban the marketing and sales of e-cigarettes to people under 21.
Starting next year, e-cigarettes will only be available in 21-plus tobacco stores in Somerville.
The CEO of e-cigarette maker Juul announced plans Tuesday to eliminate some of its social media accounts and halt most retail sales of flavor products as part of a plan to restrict access to minors.
Taking on epidemic levels of teen e-cigarette use, the FDA is expected to ban the sale of most flavored e-cigarettes in convenience stores and gas stations.
For the first time, the FDA will take the message that vaping is dangerous into high school bathrooms and social media feeds.
E-cigarettes have been the most popular tobacco product among both middle and high school students since 2014 - and this is what many are vaping.
Are you aware of the newest fad threatening your child's health?
It's being called the largest coordinated enforcement effort in the agency's history.
Researchers at the Boston University School of Medicine say e-cigarettes may pose significant health risks.
The changes could upend a multibillion dollar industry that has gone largely unregulated.
Anyone under 18 years old will be barred from buying e-cigarettes in Massachusetts.
Anyone under 18 years old will be barred from buying electronic cigarettes in Massachusetts and the liquid and gels used in the devices will have to be sold in child-resistant packaging under new regulations approved by the attorney general's office.
A surprising number of young people are using electronic cigarettes…not to stop smoking but to get high.
Attorney General Maura Healey is planning to unveil proposed regulations aimed at tightening the sale of electronic cigarettes in Massachusetts.
The man who snagged the prize was able to target a 20-30-mile radius very quickly.
The first American production of the Tony-award winning play "Leopoldstadt" is at Boston's Huntington Theatre.
Kamala Harris was featured on a 45-minute episode of "Call Her Daddy," which was Spotify's second most popular podcast in 2023.
How your arm is positioned when you get your blood pressure checked can make a big difference in the reading, a new study says.
Many kids missed out on swimming lessons during the pandemic, a new study has found.
New England Patriots team captain Jabrill Peppers pleaded not guilty Monday to assault and drug charges after he was arrested Saturday.
Could a change at quarterback be coming to New England? Jerod Mayo wouldn't say on Monday, but he didn't completely back Jacoby Brissett.
The man who snagged the prize was able to target a 20-30-mile radius very quickly.
Forecasters predict Hurricane Milton will make landfall around the Tampa Bay area Wednesday as a major hurricane.
Two researchers working in Massachusetts have been awarded the Nobel Prize in medicine for their discovery of microRNA.
How your arm is positioned when you get your blood pressure checked can make a big difference in the reading, a new study says.
Many kids missed out on swimming lessons during the pandemic, a new study has found.
There are modifiable risk factors that women can address to reduce their chances of getting breast cancer.
New research shows that how you brew your coffee might have an impact on your weight.
Fewer kindergarten children are getting their routine vaccines nationally and the number has also dropped here in Massachusetts.
A Plymouth man says that fraudsters tried to steal his home out from under him, just one week after WBZ's I-Team reported on a similar scam in Concord.
In the wake of Enrique Delgado-Garcia's death following a boxing training exercise with the Massachusetts State Police, the I-Team uncovered a similar case decades ago where a recruit died after excessive police training.
Relief may be on the way for hundreds of drivers in Massachusetts, who lost their commercial driver's licenses due to violations from decades ago.
Valuable land in Concord, Massachusetts was stolen from a couple. Now a home is being built there against their wishes.
Enrique Delgado-Garcia died after he was injured during a boxing exercise at the Massachusetts State Police Academy.
Tim Walz and JD Vance kept things mostly civil during the Vice Presidential Debate Tuesday, until the Ohio senator was pressed on the GOP ticket's debunked denials of the 2020 election outcome.
For a campaign season that has been one of the nastiest in memory, the vice presidential debate was remarkably civil, writes Jon Keller.
Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren and her Republican challenger John Deaton will debate October 15 at WBZ-TV. Moderator Jon Keller wants your questions.
Researcher Diane Hessan is looking at voter reactions to the debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.
New polling shows Vice President Kamala Harris has opened up a big lead over former President Donald Trump with a key voting group -- women.
Parlee Farms in Tyngsboro made Newsweek's list of the best apple picking spots in the United States.
Toy and game maker Hasbro is looking at moving its headquarters from Rhode Island to downtown Boston, according to a new report.
Nearly 900 hotel workers at four Boston hotels went on strike Sunday morning.
The Market Basket owner is thanking employees with surprise bonuses, 10 years after unprecedented protests and walkouts.
Dunkin's fall menu includes a $6 meal deal and a coffee milk beverage inspired by the state of Rhode Island.
Host Rachel Holt talks with their CEO about their distinct connection to Newport and what sets them apart as a "brewstillery."
Newport's Castle Hill Inn is one of the area's most coveted destinations offering visitors spectacular views, luxurious accommodations, and unique dining experiences.
Founded in 2014 with a mission of preserving, celebrating and sharing automotive history, the Audrain Automobile Museum is a must-stop destination for both car enthusiasts and Newport visitors alike.
Host Rachel Holt joins Prezza Mixologist Craig Carpenter in Boston's North End for a hot new twist on a classic cocktail that's bound to be the next big hit.
Chef Delphin Gomes joins host Rachel Holt in the test kitchen to show off his latest creations and the art of merging design with chocolate.
While the Patriots appear to be toying with a change at quarterback to spark their offense, they will not be moving on from Alex Van Pelt as the team's offensive play-caller.
The Bruins didn't expect to have Jeremy Swayman in net for opening night against the Florida Panthers on Tuesday, but Jim Montgomery is telling us there's a chance.
Is a quarterback change coming in New England? ESPN's Adam Schefter says the Pats could shift to Drake Maye as soon as this Sunday.
Could a change at quarterback be coming to New England? Jerod Mayo wouldn't say on Monday, but he didn't completely back Jacoby Brissett.
The Patriots offense has been at its worst on third down, which once again proved costly in the team's 15-10 loss to a struggling Miami Dolphins team.
A treasure hunt that spanned much of the northeast before being narrowed to Massachusetts has turned up gold.
The giant flying Joro spider was nowhere to be found in Boston on Thursday.
A Joro spider has made it to Massachusetts. The giant, venomous arachnid was spotted in Boston's Beacon Hill neighborhood.
Southern yellowjackets, considered a more aggressive species, have been observed in Massachusetts.
A case deciding who gets to keep the ring when an engagement breaks down is being argued before the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court.