Milton heart transplant recipient’s foundation helps improve health care access
Bouba Dieme's Heart of a Giant Foundation serves 19 Greater Boston communities with plans to grow in 2026. WBZ-TV's Lisa Hughes reports.
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Bouba Dieme's Heart of a Giant Foundation serves 19 Greater Boston communities with plans to grow in 2026. WBZ-TV's Lisa Hughes reports.
With the reversal from the FDA, Moderna said it is aiming to make the vaccine available for the 2026-27 flu season.
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
Gov. Maura Healey said that the state is spending an additional $250 million to limit health insurance premium increases.
Health care premiums are set to skyrocket, and thousands of Massachusetts residents are dropping plans they obtained through a state exchange. WBZ-TV's Anna Meiler reports.
More than 300,000 Massachusetts residents could lose some or all of the help they get paying health insurance if federal tax credits expire.
According to the Massachusetts Health Connector, more than 300,000 Massachusetts residents will lose some or all of the help they get paying health insurance if tax credits expire in December. WBZ-TV's Louisa Moller reports.
With two-year waiting lists for a primary care physician, Mass General Brigham is using AI to bridge the gap.
With two-year waitlists for a primary care provider, Mass General Brigham is using AI to bridge the gap
While Massachusetts is a health care leader, it's actually quite difficult to find a primary care doctor in the state.
While Massachusetts is a health care leader, it's actually quite difficult to find a primary care physician in the state and doctors said there's several reasons why. WBZ-TV's Samantha Chaney reports.
The lawsuit argues the administration's actions have made doctors hesitant to provide care, even when it's lawful in their states.
By 2036, the United States is predicted to be short as many as 40,000 primary care physicians, in part because of an aging population.
Bankruptcy filing alleges Steward Health Care executives siphoned $245 million from needy hospitals.
The average cost of raising a child in the U.S. is $26,000 per year, although in some cities expenses can run even higher, analysis finds.
Several hospitals have failed to come to an agreement with the second-largest health insurer in Massachusetts, Point32Health.
President Biden is visiting New Hampshire on Tuesday to tout his health care achievements and put focus on his policy legacy.
CVS Health CEO Karen Lynch has stepped down and is being replaced by David Joyner amid struggles with rising costs.
Researchers are developing a new experimental nasal spray that may help treat patients with dementia.
A recent study in the U.K. discovered those who walk or bike to work are more mentally and physically fit compared to those who don't.
Dr. Mallika Marshall share's her latest findings on vitamins and longevity.
Although there has been skepticism around plant-based meat, Canadian researchers have found that it's the better option when it comes to getting in your protein.
A recent study from the American Psychiatric Association shows lonely older adults are at greater risk of experiencing a stroke.
Interventions and counseling for obese children can help improve their health and quality of life, research shows.
A recent study shows a combination of drugs can help shrink aggressive B-cell lymphoma tumors -- no chemotherapy needed.
The Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Massachusetts is on Tuesday and both Ed Markey and Seth Moulton were on the campaign trail this weekend.
A trial consultant said the Lindsay Clancy jury will need plenty of time to deliberate because the case is "incredibly complicated."
Red Sox rookie Jake Bennett stymied the Yankees again, allowing three hits in six innings, as Boston took the first game of a doubleheader Saturday in New York.
The Boston Red Sox got a key piece of their bullpen back Saturday when they activated reliever Garrett Whitlock.
A Lexington, Massachusetts woman is among those missing following deadly flash flooding in Nepal.
A trial consultant said the Lindsay Clancy jury will need plenty of time to deliberate because the case is "incredibly complicated."
The Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Massachusetts is on Tuesday and both Ed Markey and Seth Moulton were on the campaign trail this weekend.
Red Sox rookie Jake Bennett stymied the Yankees again, allowing three hits in six innings, as Boston took the first game of a doubleheader Saturday in New York.
The Boston Red Sox got a key piece of their bullpen back Saturday when they activated reliever Garrett Whitlock.
A Lexington woman is among those missing following deadly flash flooding in Nepal.
In Massachusetts, one high school explained steps it has taken to try and reduce head injuries.
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Sydney Towle, known for her social media content about living with a rare form of cancer called cholangiocarcinoma, died Wednesday in Bethesda, Maryland.
Massachusetts has seen more than 100 cyclospora cases this summer, with some linked to lettuce.
A windshield replacement error knocked out the safety features in Meg Burke's car. When she paid nearly $500 to get it fixed, she couldn't get Safelite to pay her back, so she called the I-Team's Call for Action.
A man accused of heading up a violent gang is facing witness intimidation charges after he allegedly threatened a Massachusetts State Police trooper.
A young Roxbury mom says her car was supposed to be in an auto repair shop; instead, it was out on the road and it came back with more issues.
The device was found in the shower area of a women's locker room at Mass General Brigham's off-campus research lab facility.
Apartment rental scams are rising in the Boston area, according to the FBI. They said there have been nearly 500 victims.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
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."
The immersive WNDR Museum in Boston's Downtown Crossing is set to close down just two years after it opened.
Panera Bread is moving its headquarters from St. Louis to Weston, Massachusetts.
Breaking Grounds Cafe, a Peabody, Massachusetts coffee shop known for employing people with disabilities, is closing.
The buildings that house the Somerville Theatre and the Capitol Theatre in Arlington, Massachusetts are for sale.
Golden Temple and Party Favors in Brookline are closing after a combined 100 years in business.
Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House has become one of New England's most imaginative seaside estates.
Blending clean modern lines with the warmth of a classic seaside retreat, this stunning North Shore coastal home was designed to feel both elevated and inviting.
Set across thirty acres of rolling lawns, wooded trails, and contemporary outdoor art, deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum invites visitors to experience art in the landscape.
James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur Karen Akunowicz has become known for her bold, Italian-inspired cooking and unmistakable culinary voice.
Just a short drive from Newport, the Norman Bird Sanctuary spans 300 acres of fields, forests, and coastal trails with sweeping views and more than six miles of hiking paths.
Red Sox rookie Jake Bennett stymied the Yankees again, allowing three hits in six innings, as Boston took the first game of a doubleheader Saturday in New York.
The Boston Red Sox got a key piece of their bullpen back Saturday when they activated reliever Garrett Whitlock.
The New York Yankees edged the Boston Red Sox 1-0 on Friday night in the opener of a pivotal four-game series.
It was an ugly night for the Patriots in Cleveland as their backups were beaten handily by the Browns.
Javier Sanoja had three hits and drove in a run, Ryan Gusto limited Boston to four hits in 5 2/3 innings and the Miami Marlins beat the Red Sox 4-0 on Wednesday night.
A blue marlin weighing 1,260 pounds was caught by a charter fishing boat off Massachusetts.
Natick says it is installing a new floating boardwalk across Pickerel Pond.
Rising ocean temperatures are drawing more hammerhead sharks to New England waters, researchers say.
Some of the oldest military veterans in Massachusetts were honored with special flights on Friday in a World War II-era aircraft.
After marrying Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, Adam Sandler went to Nantucket in search of a basketball court.