Study: Obese cancer patients are more likely to develop a second form of cancer
Patients who are overweight when they're first diagnosed with cancer may be at higher risk of developing a second cancer.
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Patients who are overweight when they're first diagnosed with cancer may be at higher risk of developing a second cancer.
New research has identified the best ways for people to quit smoking.
Less than 2% of women are taking hormone therapy for menopause symptoms, likely due to a past study that raised safety concerns.
A new study finds that many employees feel pressure to work even when they're sick.
Thanks to vaccinations, measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000. But measles cases are now back; one reason is that more families have exempted their children from routine immunizations than ever before.
Dry eye is commonly treated with lubricant eye drops, but according to a new study, laughter exercise could be just as effective.
Dry eye is commonly treated with lubricant eye drops, but according to a new study, laughter exercise could be just as effective. WBZ-TV's Dr. Mallika Marshall reports.
Like father, like daughter? A new study finds a father's unhealthy eating can lead to heart disease in his daughters later on.
Like father, like daughter? A new study finds a father's unhealthy eating can lead to heart disease in his daughters later on. WBZ-TV's Dr. Mallika Marshall reports.
A psychiatrist at Harvard Medical School helps explain why we crave junk food and what we can try to do about it.
Dr. Uma Naidoo said that unlike our distant ancestors who lived primarily on fruits, berries, nuts, and seeds, we are surrounded by ultra-processed foods high in sugar, salt and bad fats that tap into the pleasure centers in our brain. WBZ-TV's Dr. Mallika Marshall reports.
New research finds that parents should avoid interfering when it comes to their children's friendships.
New research finds that parents should avoid interfering when it comes to their children's friendships. WBZ-TV's Dr. Mallika Marshall reports.
High blood pressure doesn't only affect middle-aged or older adults. A new study finds a sizable number of young people have it too.
Researchers at Harvard Medical School have designed a new artificial intelligence tool that goes beyond what other AI systems can achieve in cancer diagnosis.
Dr. Mallika Marshall answers a viewer's question on when is the best time to get your flu and COVID vaccines.
Dr. Mallika Marshall answers a viewer's question on when is the best time to get your flu and COVID vaccines.
A new study finds that concussions may not put certain athletes at higher risk of cognitive decline later in life.
A new study finds that concussions may not put certain athletes at higher risk of cognitive decline later in life. WBZ-TV's Dr. Mallika Marshall reports.
Many are wondering what they can to do protect themselves from EEE and why there's no widely available vaccine for humans.
Walmart has recalled nearly 10,000 cases of Great Value brand apple juice sold in stores across the U.S. due to potentially harmful levels of inorganic arsenic.
Alpha-Gal, which can make you allergic to meat, is spreading through the bite of the Lone Star tick on Martha's Vineyard.
Researchers in South American looked at nearly 13,000 postmenopausal women and found that severe symptoms such as hot flashes and sleep disturbances were associated with mild cognitive impairment.
Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a bacterial respiratory infection. The CDC says weekly reported cases have accelerated to the highest levels seen in the U.S. in years.
Doctors at Shriners Children's Boston are warning parents about a candied fruit trend on TikTok that can cause serious burns, especially in children.
A group of World War II veterans traveled overseas from Boston to see their old battlegrounds.
Police in Cambridge, Massachusetts are looking for a man who allegedly shot at an off-duty police officer while he was sitting in his car.
The president of a local law enforcement group is sounding alarms about the reliability of cannabis products in Massachusetts.
A Boston Medical Center security guard is being treated for critical injuries after he was stabbed outside of the hospital.
The Massachusetts Department of Children and Families failed to properly recognize warning signs or intervene before the death of a girl in Worcester, according to the investigation.
The prosecution rested its case Wednesday in Brian Walshe's Massachusetts murder trial.
Karen Read's SUV, which was at the center of her high-profile Massachusetts murder trial, is set to be sold at auction.
A Framingham man whose car was crushed by a tree during a wind storm last week said he is thankful to be alive.
A Boston Medical Center security guard is being treated for critical injuries after he was stabbed outside of the hospital.
The president of a local law enforcement group is sounding alarms about the reliability of cannabis products in Massachusetts.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
Amy Cohen is running the New York City Marathon despite living with the painful effects of sickle cell disease.
Surgeons at Massachusetts General Hospital have removed a pig kidney from a New Hampshire man 271 days after the innovative transplant.
With two-year waiting lists for a primary care physician, Mass General Brigham is using AI to bridge the gap.
A new study finds that simply having a HEPA air purifier in the classroom may not be enough to keep students safe from respiratory illnesses.
Eight states have laws making police body cameras mandatory. Massachusetts isn't one of them.
A Massachusetts family got stuck with a bill for a damaged tire on their rental car, even though they bought the extra coverage.
I-Team sources say the allegations of misconduct involving Canton Police Sgt. Sean Goode stem from an investigation into former State Police Trooper Michael Proctor.
Customers have been telling the I-Team that the service has not been as advertised with delays and equipment problems.
Advocates for Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital in Canton say the state is failing to keep its promise to keep the facility open.
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."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
Ocean Spray is looking into videos that claim to show its cranberry sauce cans full of water instead of jelly.
"Blue laws" in Massachusetts prevent most retailers, including grocery stores, from opening on Thanksgiving.
Two shuttered retailers are set to become supermarkets in southeastern Massachusetts.
The Michelin Guide revealed its 2025 "Northeast Cities" edition Tuesday night, and for the first time ever it spotlighted restaurants in the Boston area.
A new report from a nonprofit consumer organization highlights two grocery store chains in Massachusetts for their quality and price.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
Mark Kastelic and Fraser Minten scored two goals each and the Boston Bruins rallied to beat the St. Louis Blues 5-2 on Tuesday night.
The Los Angeles Angels have acquired infielder Vaughn Grissom in a trade with the Boston Red Sox, who received minor league outfielder Isaiah Jackson.
This will be the Ravens' fifth primetime game this season, including their third at M&T Bank Stadium.
The Patriots didn't play this week, but there was plenty of action that impacted them in the AFC playoff picture.
Miami Heat player Terry Rozier is expected to appear in a New York court Monday on charges he helped gamblers placing bets on his performance in NBA games.
Alex Cornwell's display of nearly 300 Christmas inflatables is attracting visitors from around Massachusetts.
Police are looking for whoever opened fire on inflatable Christmas decorations in Bow, New Hampshire.
Birders are flocking to Scituate, Massachusetts to catch a glimpse of a tropical bird called a limpkin, which has never been spotted in New England before.
A rescue group is blaming a "dangerous" TikTok trend for a surge in skiers getting lost in the backcountry at Vermont's Stowe Mountain Resort.
A North Atlantic right whale spotted off Ireland last year has made an "extraordinary" 3,000-mile journey to Boston, scientists say.