Could exercising outdoors give a bigger brain boost?
A new study published in Nature suggests combining exercise and time spent outdoors could result in a bigger brain boost than either alone.
Health Care
Blueberries could improve brain and heart function
A handful of blueberries each day could improve your brain and heart function.
Vitamin D could help mothers with perinatal depression, research shows
Vitamin D, the so-called "sun vitamin" could help women suffering from perinatal depression.
Appeals court preserves access to abortion pill for now but tightens rules
The court maintained access to mifepristone for the time being but is only letting it be dispensed after a doctor's office visit, not by mail, and up to seven weeks into a pregnancy, not 10.
New research shows light pollution could extend mosquitos' biting season
New research from shows we may have to worry about protecting ourselves from mosquito bites for a longer period of time.
Bad sleeper? Exercise could help remove health risks
A new study shows daily exercise could help offset health risks that come with bad sleep.
Dietary supplement could help breast cancer patients, research says
A Swiss research team found a certain dietary supplement could help make resistant breast cancer cells more responsive to a cancer drug.
Could Stevia cause blood clots? Dr. Mallika Marshall answers your questions
Could Stevia cause blood clots? Dr. Mallika Marshall answers your questions
Sleep problems could increase risk of stroke, research says
New research finds that the more sleep problems people have, the greater their chances of having a stroke.
New RSV vaccine could prevent severe illness in seniors and infants
A new RSV vaccine shows promise in preventing severe respiratory illness in seniors and infants.
What does being pre-diabetic mean? Dr. Mallika Marshall answers your questions
Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering your medical questions.
New research might explain why dieters often gain weight back
New research may help explain the "yo-yo effect," or why dieters often gain weight back, and then some.
Mindfulness could help reduce migraines, study shows
Researchers at Yeshiva University have found that mindfulness-based cognitive therapy can help reduce migraines.
Is it safe to get mammogram after getting COVID shot?
A viewer asks if you should still wait to get a mammogram if you just got the COVID vaccine.
Could your biological clock influence headaches?
Researchers found cluster headaches and migraines tend to peak late at night or early in the morning.
Study: Pets may reduce child's risk of developing food allergies
Having pets in the home before birth and during early infancy may reduce a child's risk of developing food allergies, and the type of pet may make a difference.
'We can make a difference,' Black nurse, doctor breaking barriers in medical field
WBZ-TV's Katrina Kincade reports.
Pediatric ICUs face bed shortage amid RSV surge
36 states are seeing elevated levels of RSV cases compared to this time last year.
Massachusetts health care system ranked second in the country
A survey by the Commonwealth Fund found the Massachusetts health care system was the second-best in the country.
Gov. Baker Says Bill Would Expand Mental Health Care Services
Gov. Charlie Baker unveiled a bill Tuesday that he said would help expand access to primary care and mental health services and help control rising health care and prescription drug costs.
Massachusetts Hospitals Ordered To Reduce Elective Procedures Even Further Due To 'Critical Staffing Shortage'
A statement from the administration on Friday said that hospitals are seeing high patient numbers, "mostly due to non-COVID related reasons."
Massachusetts Hospitals With Limited Capacity Ordered To Reduce Elective Procedures
The health care system is being strained by workforce shortages amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Elizabeth Warren Releases Plan To Fund Medicare For All, Pledges No Middle Class Tax Hike
Her Democratic primary rivals have accused the Massachusetts senator of misleading voters.
Your Employer's Health Plan Will Cost More In 2019
Workers are once again getting hit with more of the costs of their coverage.
Health Care, Tech Jobs Top List Of Highest-Paying Work In U.S.
Americans eager for a high-paying job might want to focus on two industries: health care and technology.
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The Celtics may need to change their 3-point approach
When the Celtics are knocking down their threes, they are a nearly unstoppable basketball force. But when they are not knocking down their threes, boy does it get ugly.
Celtics help Boston make history, just not the right kind
The Celtics still did help Boston make sports history. Just not the way most people in the city would have liked.
Nahant residents call for changes after coyote kills dog
A coyote attacked and killed a dog in Nahant right in front of its owner.
Embarrassment: Celtics' series with Heat ends the same way it started
Embarrassment.
Celtics blown out in Game 7
The Celtics had a chance to write some NBA history and return to the NBA Finals on Monday night. But the Miami Heat had other plans.
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Celtics blown out by Heat in Game 7
The Miami Heat beat the Boston Celtics 103-84 in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Nahant residents call for changes after coyote kills dog
A coyote attacked and killed a dog in Nahant right in front of its owner.
Woman shot and killed at Globe Car Wash in Fall River
A woman was shot and killed at a car wash in Fall River on Monday afternoon.
Embarrassment: Celtics' series with Heat ends the same way it started
Embarrassment.
Increased police presence remains at Revere Beach after shootings and fights
State Police will keep increased patrols at Revere Beach on Memorial Day after two people were shot Sunday night and several fights broke out among the large crowds.
Health News
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When should I get my next Covid booster?
According to the CDC, if you have recently had COVID, you may want to wait at least three months before getting a booster.
When Type 2 diabetes patients exercise could influence blood sugar, study finds
The time of day when people with Type 2 diabetes exercise may influence their blood sugar control.
Life expectancy gap between men and women continues to grow, CDC says
Historically, women tend to live longer than men but the gap between the two genders is growing and men seem to be at a disadvantage.
Can an apple a day keep frailty away?
Can an apple a day may keep frailty away? Frailty is a condition that can creep in as we age and puts us at higher risk of falls, fractures, disability, hospitalization, and death.
Brigham and Women's study finds daily multivitamin slows brain aging
Taking a daily multivitamin may improve brain function in older adults.
I-Team
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I-Team: Undeclared dangerous goods pose risk to cargo ships, crew
Dangerous goods or hazmat cargo can be anything from explosives and chemicals to paint and lithium-ion batteries.
I-Team: Homeowners beg lawmakers not to pass bill enabling controversial loans
BlueHub Capital says it's helping homeowners hold onto their houses. Critics have a different take on the Boston-based non-profit.
I-Team: RMV error leaves driver wondering how many others were robbed of license
A Westford man got a notice from the RMV that his license was suspended for a medical complaint.
I-Team: Newburyport plant that exploded has history of safety violations
This is the third hazmat emergency at the Newburyport facility in the last few years.
I-Team: Brockton murders, rapes linked to same man remain unsolved
It was December 28, 2014, when a man walking his dog on a wooded trail in Brockton stumbled upon two sets of human remains.
Keller @ Large
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Keller: Why the number of people leaving Massachusetts is so concerning
A large number of Massachusetts residents have been leaving the state in recent years. So what impact will that have?
Keller @ Large: Jon Keller celebrates 30 years on Boston TV
Here's a look at some of Jon Keller's more memorable moments from the last 30 years.
Keller: Parents Union president on Brockton schools' "fiscal mismanagement"
The president of the National Parents Union called Brockton's decision to lay off 130 public school teachers "absolutely wild."
Keller: Rachael Rollins' shocking resignation has impact on politics and policy
U.S. Attorney for Massachusetts Rachael Rollins' resignation will have a major impact.
Keller @ Large: What are Massachusetts Republicans focused on?
WBZ Political Analyst Jon Keller sat down with Taunton Mayor Shaunna O'Connell and discussed topics that are important to Massachusetts Republicans.
Business News
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Bed Bath & Beyond set to stop accepting returns
The end is near for Bed Bath & Beyond.
Braintree ice cream shop owner explains steep price increase
A popular ice cream shop in Braintree had some explaining to do after customers noticed a hike in price.
Target recalling nearly 5 million candles
Some people have reported getting cuts or severe burns from the recalled candles.
Target flashes a recession warning
Shoppers are pulling back from Target, Home Depot and other major chains.
Home Depot sales fall as consumers take on smaller projects
Consumers are taking on smaller home improvement projects as higher interest rates and inflation take their toll.
New England Living
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Experience farm life first-hand at Billings Farm & Museum
Sitting on 240 acres of picturesque land, Billings Farm and Museum in Woodstock, Vermont is open for visitors to experience farm life.
Cooking caulilini - the trendy new vegetable
Chef Tommy Pontolilo joins host Rachel Holt in the Test Kitchen for a look at one of the trendiest new veggies in the industry.
Renovating a dream home in Douglas
We're in Douglas, MA to check out a newly renovated home with a modern aesthetic.
Contemporary suburban living, bringing the outdoors in
An inside look at a modern home designed to help bring the outdoors in.
Urban luxury living in Boston's South End
Tour the South End's newest luxury residence for a look at the changing face of urban living.
Sports
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The Celtics may need to change their 3-point approach
When the Celtics are knocking down their threes, they are a nearly unstoppable basketball force. But when they are not knocking down their threes, boy does it get ugly.
Celtics help Boston make history, just not the right kind
The Celtics still did help Boston make sports history. Just not the way most people in the city would have liked.
Embarrassment: Celtics' series with Heat ends the same way it started
Embarrassment.
Celtics blown out in Game 7
The Celtics had a chance to write some NBA history and return to the NBA Finals on Monday night. But the Miami Heat had other plans.
Celtics open Game 7 with dreadful 3-point shooting performance
The Celtics started cold from behind the arc, and it snowballed.
Offbeat
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Raccoon euthanized after woman brings it to pet store, other customers kiss it
She was seeking to get the animal's nails trimmed - a service the store does not provide to raccoons.
Want a free lighthouse? US giving some away, selling others at auction
Plymouth Light and other lighthouses in Massachusetts are on the giveaway list.
Worried about sharks? Experts say attacks are extremely rare
You're at exponentially greater risk of getting hurt in a car accident on the way to the beach.
Taylor Swift fans try selling rainwater from soggy Gillette Stadium concert
Taylor Swift fans are hoping to cash in after dancing in the rain at Gillette Stadium.
Missing whale tags could wash up "anywhere along the MA Coast"
Keep an eye out for bug-like research tags on Massachusetts beaches.