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.
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New research may help explain the "yo-yo effect," or why dieters often gain weight back, and then some.
Researchers at Yeshiva University have found that mindfulness-based cognitive therapy can help reduce migraines.
A viewer asks if you should still wait to get a mammogram if you just got the COVID vaccine.
Researchers found cluster headaches and migraines tend to peak late at night or early in the morning.
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.
WBZ-TV's Katrina Kincade reports.
36 states are seeing elevated levels of RSV cases compared to this time last year.
A survey by the Commonwealth Fund found the Massachusetts health care system was the second-best in the country.
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.
A statement from the administration on Friday said that hospitals are seeing high patient numbers, "mostly due to non-COVID related reasons."
The health care system is being strained by workforce shortages amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Her Democratic primary rivals have accused the Massachusetts senator of misleading voters.
Workers are once again getting hit with more of the costs of their coverage.
Americans eager for a high-paying job might want to focus on two industries: health care and technology.
The new health care company being formed by Amazon's Jeff Bezos, billionaire investor Warren Buffett and JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon will be based in Boston.
Amazon, Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway and the New York bank JPMorgan Chase are teaming up to create a health care company "free from profit-making incentives and constraints."
Healey, a Democrat, announced the lawsuit Friday along with Democratic attorneys general from California, Connecticut, Kentucky and other states.
Open enrollment for businesses is an opportune time for employees to change coverage, ask questions, and even receive early signing bonuses.
This week of health care debate in Washington has raised an important question - does anybody really have a clue what to do?
Governor Charlie Baker is warning of a billion dollar bite out of the state budget if the House bill was to pass.
WBZ political analyst Jon Keller sat down to discuss the recent U.S. House of Representatives health care vote with Massachusetts Senate President Stan Rosenberg.
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker said he was 'disappointed' in the House of Representatives' passage of the American Health Care Act Thursday, saying the bill would hurt his state's health care system.
Thursday's vote sends the measure to the Senate.
Republicans had seven years to prepare for repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act, also known as "Obamacare." This week, they failed--so, WBZ political analyst Jon Keller asked Rep. Stephen Lynch, what happened?
A lack of women in a photo of negotiations over the GOP health care bill that was tweeted out by Vice President Mike Pence is drawing criticism from Democrats.
The school says the graffiti could be a reaction to a book eighth grade students are currently reading.
Yandy Díaz hit a leadoff homer and drove in two runs as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Boston Red Sox 3-1 on Monday night.
Some World Cup fans just found out recently that their approval to enter the country changed at the last minute.
A 17-year-old Boston Public Schools student took the skies on Monday, flying a plane for the first time.
Costumes, wigs and quick changes are center stage in Central Square Theater's production of "The Mystery of Irma Vep."
Gov. Maura Healey has signed the bill passed by the state Legislature that temporarily extends last call at bars this summer.
Timothy Scalisi is charged with manslaughter after an alleged road rage incident turned deadly in Waltham, Massachusetts.
A judge has temporarily delayed fired Massachusetts State Police Trooper Michael Proctor's deposition with Karen Read's lawyers
The school says the graffiti could be a reaction to a book eighth grade students are currently reading.
A fire in Winthrop that destroyed two houses may have been sparked by an electric vehicle.
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.
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."
An Amazon employee is accused of stealing hundreds of items from a warehouse in Bridgewater, Massachusetts.
Clover Food Lab, which has about a dozen vegetarian fast-food restaurants in the Boston area, is closing.
A proposed bill would push back "last call" so Massachusetts bars could stay open until 3 a.m. for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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.
Complete with vineyard views and seasonally inspired dining, the award-winning LaBelle Winery offers one of New England's most distinctive winery experiences.
With a carefully curated collection of artisan cheeses and specialty foods sourced from around the world, Formaggio Kitchen has been a beloved destination for food lovers for over four decades.
South Shore natives and MasterChef winners Jesse Rosenwald and Jessica Bosworth are no strangers to the kitchen.
Built and operated entirely by volunteers, Waushakum Live Steamers brings miniature steam railroading to life on a full-scale landscape.
A Newburyport native, multitalented author, potter, and chef, Dave Becker opened his first restaurant at just 24 years old.
Yandy Díaz hit a leadoff homer and drove in two runs as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Boston Red Sox 3-1 on Monday night.
Cody Bellinger's tiebreaking homer sparked a five-run eighth inning capped by Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s three-run drive, and the banged-up Yankees beat the Red Sox 6-1 on Sunday.
Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte told WBZ-TV in an exclusive interview that he will attend mandatory minicamp this week after skipping voluntary OTA sessions.
Saturday night's Red Sox-Yankees game was postponed due to rain and rescheduled.
Golden Tempo made Cherie DeVaux the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner and the second woman to train a Belmont Stakes winner.
There's a smelly situation on the beach in Provincetown, Massachusetts after thousands of squid washed up on shore
Have you ever wondered where all the fish in the New England Aquarium come from? The answer is just down the road in Quincy.
Hopkinton, Massachusetts police are investigating video of a "suspicious" person walking into the middle of a road at night in front of a car.
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.