FDA approves first nasal spray for allergic reactions. Here's what to know.
The nasal spray "Neffy" is the first needle-free option for severe allergic reactions that the FDA has approved. The spray would be an alternative to EpiPens.
The nasal spray "Neffy" is the first needle-free option for severe allergic reactions that the FDA has approved. The spray would be an alternative to EpiPens.
"Shield" is a new FDA-approved blood test that screens for colorectal cancer in adults ages 45 and older.
Parent groups and anti-tobacco advocates blast FDA move to authorize vaping brand Njoy to market its products to the public.
Smartwatches and rings that claim to measure blood sugar levels without piercing the skin could be dangerous, the FDA is warning.
Ecuador's authorities allege that Carlos Aguilera, a cinnamon grinder in that country, is "the likely source" of the contaminated spices that led to the recall of WanaBana applesauce.
Quaker Oats expands prior recall to include more granola bars, cereals and a snack mix possibly tainted with bacteria.
Cantaloupes contaminated with the bacteria have been linked to more than 100 illnesses and two deaths, health officials said.
More than two dozen types of eye drops are involved in 2023's latest recall, according to a notice posted by the FDA.
Kilitch Healthcare India is recalling the products more than three weeks after the FDA warned against their use.
FDA urged recall of eye drops exposed to insanitary conditions at factory, but products listed may still be available for sale and pose risk of infection, agency says.
The FDA has approved the first oral treatment for postpartum depression.
The FDA has approved the first oral treatment for postpartum depression. WBZ-TV's Dr. Mallika Marshall reports.
For the first time ever, a birth control pill will be available over-the-counter in the United States.
Dr. Mallika Marshall reports.
Many popular diet sodas, light gelatins and sugar-free gums contain the artificial sweetener.
Upside Foods and Eat Just will sell the "cell-cultivated chicken" to two restaurants to start.
A youth football game was canceled in Saugus, Massachusetts Sunday morning after police said a fight broke out among spectators in the stands.
Why have Massachusetts MCAS scores measuring student learning and retention continued their years-long slide to well below pre-pandemic levels? Education Secretary Patrick Tutwiler said literacy is partially to blame.
It's gone from bad to worse for the New England Patriots, who are now 1-4 on the season after a fourth straight loss.
Boston's Storrow Drive was temporarily shut down Sunday afternoon as pro-Palestinian demonstrators rallied in the road, stopping traffic.
Jacoby Brissett summed up Sunday's Patriots loss to the Dolphins best when he said "nothing was good" from New England's side.
Boston's Storrow Drive was temporarily shut down Sunday afternoon as pro-Palestinian demonstrators rallied in the road, stopping traffic.
A youth football game was canceled in Saugus, Massachusetts Sunday morning after police said a fight broke out among spectators in the stands.
Why have Massachusetts MCAS scores measuring student learning and retention continued their years-long slide to well below pre-pandemic levels? Education Secretary Patrick Tutwiler said literacy is partially to blame.
After a series of three-day strikes, workers will now strike until a deal is reached.
Just weeks before the presidential election, new rules are going into effect in some states that can jeopardize people's right to vote, from challenges to voter registrations, to limits on when and how ballots may be cast.
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.
New research shows a continuous decline in the number of breast cancer deaths, but more young women are being diagnosed each year.
Dr. Mallika Marshall says she's been seeing a lot of patients with respiratory infections that aren't COVID.
A viewer asks Dr. Mallika Marshall about how to treat shaving cuts.
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.
It's gone from bad to worse for the New England Patriots, who are now 1-4 on the season after a fourth straight loss.
Jacoby Brissett summed up Sunday's Patriots loss to the Dolphins best when he said "nothing was good" from New England's side.
The Patriots were a heel away from pulling off a dramatic win over the Dolphins, but Ja'Lynn Polk's fourth-quarter touchdown was overturned because of a technicality in the rule book.
After starting Week 5 on the bench, Rhamondre Stevenson responded in a big way for the New England Patriots.
Jeremy Swayman is a very happy -- and a very rich -- man after signing an eight-year extension with the Boston Bruins on Sunday morning.
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.