Surgeon general declares gun violence a public health crisis
The advisory issued by Dr. Vivek Murthy came as the U.S. grappled with another summer weekend marked by deadly mass shootings.
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The advisory issued by Dr. Vivek Murthy came as the U.S. grappled with another summer weekend marked by deadly mass shootings.
Dr. Mallika Marshall answers a viewer question about how to tell the difference between cold and flu symptoms.
Dr. Mallika Marshall answers a viewer question about how to tell the difference between cold and flu symptoms.
The new trend called "facial gum" supposedly helps men sculpt their jawlines but may cause headaches, jaw pain, and TMJ.
There currently is no cure for Parkinson's disease, but scientists may have discovered a potential path to slow or stop the disease.
Young men are chomping on "mastic" gum in hopes of getting a chiseled jawline. Here's what dentists have to say.
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.
Interventions and counseling for obese children can help improve their health and quality of life, research shows.
A heat wave is forecast to bring dangerously hot temperatures to the Midwest and Northeast this week.
WBZ's Kristina Rex took home first place for the second year in a row after lifting 375 pounds.
A new study finds that more younger employees are stressed at work compared to their older coworkers.
Big sporting events are fun for most but for others, the stress can take a toll on their health. Dr. Mallika Marshall shares how to manage health and stress during these games.
Dr. Mallika Marshall shares tips on how to manage stress while watching your favorite sports games.
A study from Alive Solutions found swimsuits that were brighter in color were more visible in bodies of water, and is a recommended safety measure to prevent young children from drowning.
A new study finds there may be a more accurate way to calculate a patient's risk of death from obesity, and it involves measuring a person's waist.
Dr. Mallika Marshall shares research about how waist circumference, height, and weight can indicate one's risk of mortality from obesity.
A new study shows health risks for teens associated with a late sleeping schedule.
A new study finds that drowsy driving by teens poses a serious and common public safety risk.
A new study shows getting more sleep can improve sleepiness and mood swings, and add feelings of happiness.
A new study finds that seeing your friends face-to-face promotes greater well-being than texting them.
A new study finds that seeing your friends face-to-face promotes greater well-being than texting them.
Researchers in Massachusetts have found that complaints of memory loss by patients or their loved ones could predict changes in the brain associated with Alzheimer's disease.
Dr. Mallika Marshall answers a viewer question about whether or not Ozempic could be used for addiction treatment in the future.
Dr. Mallika Marshall answers a viewer question about whether or not Ozempic could be used for addiction treatment in the future.
A Massachusetts lawyer has been charged after allegedly embezzling over $680,000 from clients.
Hot dogs and fries at Fenway Park just got an upgrade. Boston Red Sox fans can now have lobster on their ballpark favorites.
Three of four Massachusetts State Police troopers charged in the death of recruit Enrique Delgado-Garcia were arraigned on Thursday.
Two people were hit by a van in Brockton, Massachusetts Thursday morning and one of them died.
Judy Church, the Salisbury, Massachusetts woman convicted of murdering her boyfriend by poisoning him with an antifreeze ingredient, was sentenced to life without parole.
Three of four Massachusetts state troopers charged in the death of recruit Enrique Delgado-Garcia appeared in court Thursday afternoon.
A Massachusetts lawyer has been charged after allegedly embezzling over $680,000 from clients.
Judy Church, the Salisbury, Massachusetts woman convicted of murdering her boyfriend by poisoning him with an antifreeze ingredient, was sentenced Thursday.
Two people were hit by a van in Brockton Thursday morning and one of them died.
A landscaping truck crashed into a bank on Revere Beach Parkway in Everett. WBZ-TV's Penny Kmitt reports.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Two Massachusetts residents have been diagnosed with measles, the Department of Public Health confirmed Friday.
There's a new drug that can help early morning shift workers stay awake and alert, a study out of Boston found.
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."
A Dorchester woman says Boston Police opened fire through her closed apartment door and the bullets went into her 5-year-old son's bedroom.
The I-Team has learned the Massachusetts Dept. of Health wants to take away pepper spray and non-lethal restraints from Tewksbury State Hospital safety officers.
Frankie Rodenbaugh died just days after his babysitter allegedly left him in a car, strapped in his seat for hours with no food or water.
A woman went to visit her mother's grave at St. Joseph Cemetery in West Roxbury and was surprised to see the headstone was moved.
In the last four years there were 168 threats made against trial court judges in Massachusetts, according to state records.
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.
Clover Food Lab, a vegetarian restaurant chain in the Boston area, has let the state know it may have to lay off 182 workers.
The James Beard Awards announced their 2026 finalists. Here are the New England restaurants and chefs up for honors.
Free Jordan's Furniture is one round away thanks to UConn's success in March Madness.
A Framingham, Massachusetts bakery that was well known for its pizza trays has closed for good.
O'Connor's Restaurant & Bar, a well-known Irish pub in Worcester, Massachusetts for decades, is closing for good right before St. Patrick's Day.
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.
Jaylen Brown scored 43 points, Jayson Tatum had his first triple-double of the season and the Boston Celtics beat the Miami Heat 147-129 on Wednesday night.
Carlos Correa put Houston on top with a three-run homer to lead the Astros to a 6-4 win over the Boston Red Sox to complete a three-game sweep.
Plate umpire Mark Wegner acknowledged he lost track of the count during Cam Smith's nine-pitch walk Tuesday night in the fifth inning of the Houston Astros' 9-2 win over the Boston Red Sox.
Boston College introduced new basketball coach Luke Murray, even though he's not quite ready to full commit to the job yet as his current team is in the Final Four.
Iraq beat Bolivia to qualify for the World Cup and will play Norway in Foxboro.
Hot dogs and fries at Fenway Park just got an upgrade. Boston Red Sox fans can now have lobster on their ballpark favorites.
A small restaurant and convenience store on Nantucket, Massachusetts keeps selling big lottery winners.
Ziggy the dog showed his appreciation for the New Hampshire firefighter who saved his life after a freak accident.
Researchers spotted the season's first North Atlantic right whale mothers and calves in Cape Cod Bay.
Blue whales, the largest animals on Earth, have been spotted not far off the coast of Massachusetts.