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Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering questions on mosquito-borne diseases.
A new study finds Metformin, a popular diabetes drug, may slow aging.
Three of the 12 Tufts University men's lacrosse players are still in the hospital following a workout with a Navy SEAL trainee last week.
New research finds following a particular diet, the MIND diet, could help you preserve brain function as you age.
New research finds following a particular diet, the MIND diet, could help you preserve brain function as you age.
There's more scientific proof that there is such a thing as "pregnancy brain."
There's more scientific proof that there is such a thing as "pregnancy brain."
A new study finds that older adults should consider taking popular cholesterol-lowering medications.
A new study finds that older adults should consider taking popular cholesterol-lowering medications.
Patients who are overweight when they're first diagnosed with cancer may be at higher risk of developing a second cancer.
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.
Macklemore is asking Robert Kraft to match a $1 million donation to support Palestinians as controversy surrounds Ed Sheeran's tour.
Franklin, Massachusetts, police released video that shows a Tesla passing another car and failing to stop for a school bus with its lights on.
USA Today is revealing the best apple orchard in Massachusetts and ranking other fall favorite destinations throughout New England.
Malden police say Anthony Lamont Fowlkes was arrested Tuesday morning without incident on a federal warrant and turned over to Homeland Security Investigations. The case is pending in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.
This Sunday on 60 Minutes, Patrick Clancy talks about his grief, his memories of his children, and the baseless conspiracy theories that flooded social media since his ex-wife's murder trial.
Patrick Clancy talks about his grief, his memories of his children, and the baseless conspiracy theories that flooded social media.
Macklemore is asking Robert Kraft to match a $1 million donation to support Palestinians as controversy surrounds Ed Sheeran's tour.
Franklin, Massachusetts, police released video that shows a Tesla passing another car and failing to stop for a school bus with its lights on.
Video of a "birdnado" shows thousands of tree swallows preparing to migrate south in Newburyport.
Malden police say Anthony Lamont Fowlkes was arrested Tuesday on a federal warrant and turned over to Homeland Security Investigations.
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 former FAA special agent says the 9/11 attacks never should have happened because the government was aware of the vulnerabilities.
According to I-Team sources, a Massachusetts State Police trooper allegedly targeted his former girlfriend with racist messages after she began dating a man of color.
Massachusetts State Police have opened an internal affairs investigation after an alleged sexual assault at the department's Oak Bluffs barracks, the WBZ-TV I-Team has learned.
After a man sold his pickup truck on eBay he said the company held onto half his money - nearly $12,000. Here's how it was resolved.
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.
Jon Keller said it's a mistake to think that young people will automatically gravitate to a younger candidate in Massachusetts.
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.
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.
Jacob deGrom struck out eight in five innings, Corey Seager had a two-run single and the Texas Rangers beat the Boston Red Sox 4-2 in a series opener between playoff contenders.
Payton Tolle opened the game with an immaculate inning, Roman Anthony hit a go-ahead single and the Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 4-1 on Sunday.
The bad news for the New England Patriots continues to get worse when it comes to wide receiver A.J. Brown's ankle injury.
Ranger Suarez struck out eight in seven innings of one-run ball, Wilyer Abreu hit a tiebreaking two-run double and the Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 5-1 on Saturday to halt a three-game skid.
For the first time ever, the annual Red Bandana Game was held on 9/11, honoring Welles Crowther's heroism.
Video of a "birdnado" shows thousands of tree swallows preparing to migrate south in Newburyport, Massachusetts.
A magazine borrowed from the Concord Public Library in New Hampshire 132 years ago has finally been returned.
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.