Standing desks may not help reduce risk of cardiovascular problems
Researchers found that standing may not lower someone's risk of cardiovascular problems.
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Researchers found that standing may not lower someone's risk of cardiovascular problems.
The CDC found that teens who had four or more hours of daily screen time struggled with more symptoms of anxiety and depression.
According to sleep experts, any time we alter our sleep patterns, we disrupt our circadian rhythm which can affect our mood and mental health, increase our risk of heart disease, make us more vulnerable to car accidents, and interfere with our ability to perform well at work, school, and sports.
It’s called walking pneumonia because it tends to be mild and most patients can walk around without feeling terribly sick. It’s spread from person to person through respiratory droplets from coughing or sneezing near others.
Researchers at the University of Chicago found that more masculine men are less likely to get screened for heart disease.
Political polarization is making people sicker due to misinformation and distrust of medical experts, research says.
The Italian study says starting and stopping activity burns more activity but experts warn the study was small and only included young, healthy adults.
The vaccine protects people against the bacteria that commonly causes pneumonia, meningitis and blood infections.
Young or old, Democrat or Republican, a majority of Americans say this presidential election is stressing them out.
Young or old, Democrat or Republican, this election is proving to be an anxiety-generating machine, with a majority of Americans saying they're stressed.
Dr. Mallika Marshall said she's seen many sprained knees at the urgent care clinic this week and explains how you should properly treat one.
Researchers at a Massachusetts hospital have discovered a new sign that could indicate whether someone has a concussion and it's literally a shaking of the head.
President Biden is visiting New Hampshire on Tuesday to tout his health care achievements and put focus on his policy legacy.
Dr. Mallika Marshall answers a viewer question about whether it is dangerous to have a fatty liver.
Listening to music through headphones or a speaker was shown to lower pain levels.
Researchers at the CDC said that skipping breakfast is associated with poor mental health in teenagers.
Researchers in Canada found men's metabolisms may respond better to carbohydrates while women may benefit from a higher percentage of fat.
Scientists said they found 14 "skinny genes" that appear to work in tandem to promote weight loss
Dr. Mallika Marshall says that she has been seeing an uptick in patients with UTIs. Here's what to do if you have one.
A new study says that COVID-19 could put children and teens at higher risk of Type 2 diabetes.
A new study looked at why people think they're right even when they're wrong.
A new study found that sitting less can help minimize back pain.
A new study found that stress can promote colon cancer tumor growth.
In this week's At the Clinic with Dr. Mallika, she explains what charley horses are and how to treat them.
In this week's At the Clinic with Dr. Mallika, she explains what charley horses are and how to treat them.
Psychiatrists who treated Lindsay Clancy before she killed her children in Massachusetts are expected to testify at her trial Friday.
Perinatal psychiatrist Dr. Uruj Kamal Haider and Kriti Lodha joined a special edition of "Healthful" to talk more about mental health conditions, including postpartum psychosis.
The Boston Red Sox rallied to beat the Chicago White Sox 12-11 Thursday night in a game that lasted more than four hours.
A woman said the suspect broke into her apartment while she was sleeping.
Jaylen Brown has joined the Philadelphia 76ers, forming an All-Star trio with Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey.
Psychiatrists who treated Lindsay Clancy before she killed her children in Massachusetts are expected to testify at her trial Friday.
Perinatal psychiatrist Dr. Uruj Kamal Haider and Kriti Lodha joined a special edition of "Healthful" to talk more about mental health conditions, including postpartum psychosis.
Latarsha Sanders, a Brockton mother who was sentenced to life in prison for killing her two young sons in 2018, will get a new trial.
More than half a dozen white sharks have been spotted close to shore in Scarborough, Maine over a 48-hour period, prompting warnings and increased monitoring near a popular beach.
A partial solar eclipse and the Perseid meteor shower will be visible over Massachusetts on August 12.
Massachusetts has seen more than 100 cyclospora cases this summer, with some linked to lettuce.
Several people in New Hampshire have cyclospora infections linked to Taylor Farms lettuce.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Massachusetts is reporting cases of cyclosporiasis, a disease caused by a stomach parasite that can lead to "explosive" diarrhea.
An I-Team investigation into a brazen case of alleged land theft in Concord, Massachusetts has led to criminal charges nearly two years later.
With the Brigham and Women's Hospital nurses strike looming, some parents of newborns in the NICU are sounding the alarm.
A Malden, Massachusetts woman said National Grid took more than $28,000 out of her bank account for a gas bill that she didn't owe.
A Massachusetts family thought their Vrbo stay would be protected after they had to cancel their trip to Hawaii due to severe weather. Now they're out $12,000.
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account.
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."
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.
There are no more Hooters restaurants left in Massachusetts.
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.
The Boston Red Sox rallied to beat the Chicago White Sox 12-11 Thursday night in a game that lasted more than four hours.
Jaylen Brown has joined the Philadelphia 76ers, forming an All-Star trio with Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey.
Wilyer Abreu homered for the fourth time in three games and the surging Red Sox beat the White Sox 4-0 on Wednesday night.
Stephon Diggs, a native of nearby Gaithersburg, Maryland, joins Washington for a 12th year in the league and reportedly can make up to $12 million.
The Boston Red Sox extended their winning streak to six games with a 14-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night.
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.
An injured hiker had to be carried off a New Hampshire mountain on a stretcher, but that didn't stop her from getting engaged.