Could saying "hello" to strangers be good for your health?
Chatting it up with people we don't know can boost our mood and give us a greater sense of belonging, both of which can help prolong life.
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Chatting it up with people we don't know can boost our mood and give us a greater sense of belonging, both of which can help prolong life.
Chatting it up with people we don't know can boost our mood and give us a greater sense of belonging, both of which can help prolong life.
New research shows that chronic sleep deprivation can lead to long-term health problems.
New research shows that chronic sleep deprivation can lead to long-term health problems.
A new study finds that Tylenol during pregnancy is not associated with autism or other conditions.
A new study finds that Tylenol during pregnancy is not associated with autism or intellectual disabilities.
The federal program that helps pay for groceries for millions of low-income mothers, babies and young kids will emphasize more fruits, vegetables and whole grains.
Dr. Mallika Marshall answers a viewer's question about whether or not naps can help make up for missed sleep.
A freezing treatment may help patients with breast cancer for whom surgery is not an option.
Dr. Mallika Marshall answers a viewer's question about whether or not naps can help make up for missed sleep.
A freezing treatment may help patients with breast cancer for whom surgery is not an option.
The recipient of the world's first pig kidney transplant is heading home from Massachusetts General Hospital Wednesday, nearly two weeks after the surgery.
New research finds that a compound in coffee could help you stay strong as you age.
More research will need to be done to see whether drinking more coffee can actually improve muscle function in aging adults.
Researchers at NYU found negative effects can persist even when people switch to jobs with more normal hours.
Researchers at NYU found negative effects can persist even when people switch to jobs with more normal hours.
A growing body of research finds that physical and mental health are tightly linked, especially when it comes to heart health.
A growing body of research finds that physical and mental health are tightly linked, especially when it comes to heart health.
Dr. Mallika Marshall answers a viewer's question about what to do about plantar fasciitis.
Researchers at Penn State looked at whether or not eating one avocado a day could improve someone's diet quality.
The CDC has issued an alert to healthcare providers about an increase in potentially deadly cases of meningitis and bloodstream infections.
Dr. Mallika Marshall answers a viewer's question about what to do about plantar fasciitis.
The CDC has issued an alert to healthcare providers about an increase in potentially deadly cases of meningitis and bloodstream infections.
Dr. Mallika Marshall answers a viewer question on how much Vitamin D is best to consume.
A new study out of Sweden says if you want to feel younger, prioritize getting plenty of sleep.
The Bruins fell behind 4-0 in the first period at TD Garden, and the Sabres cruised to a Game 4 win.
Willson Contreras hit his sixth home run of the season and second in as many games, and the Boston Red Sox responded to the firing of manager Alex Cora with a 5-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday.
Members of the Red Sox front office addressed the media for the first time since firing manager Alex Cora.
Coast Guard teams have suspended the search for a crew member who fell off a Norwegian cruise ship while it was traveling from Bermuda to Boston.
Spectacle Island in Boston Harbor is a 114-acre destination just 4 miles from downtown Boston.
Coast Guard teams have suspended the search for a crew member who fell off a Norwegian cruise ship while it was traveling from Bermuda to Boston.
The Red Sox manager, Alex Cora, has been fired, along with several other staff members.
Members of the Red Sox front office addressed the media for the first time since firing manager Alex Cora.
Two children were found dead inside a Wellesley, Massachusetts home on Friday evening.
The Bruins fell behind 4-0 in the first period at TD Garden, and the Sabres cruised to a Game 4 win.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Market Basket Board of Directors was justified in firing longtime CEO Arthur T. Demoulas, a judge ruled Monday.
April 20 is Patriots' Day and Marathon Monday in Massachusetts. Here's what's open and what's closed.
Another movie theater in Massachusetts is closing its doors. The Route One Cinema Pub in North Attleboro will shut down in May.
The bill would ban single-use plastic bags and implement a 10-cent fee for paper bags at Massachusetts stores.
Easter is today. Stores like Market Basket, Big Y and Stop & Shop have shared whether they'll be open or closed for the holiday.
Spectacle Island in Boston Harbor is a 114-acre destination just 4 miles from downtown Boston.
A modern school with a historic aesthetic, St. Benedict Classical Academy in Natick blends contemporary design with timeless style.
The Lexington Minute Men represent the original colonial militia who fought in the first battle of the American Revolution.
In the middle of Maine's forests lies the Desert of Maine, a surprising stretch of rolling sand dunes formed when farming practices exposed ancient glacial sand.
Known for her vibrant, handcrafted pottery, Boston artist Jill Rosenwald has made a name for herself in the industry.
The Bruins fell behind 4-0 in the first period at TD Garden, and the Sabres cruised to a Game 4 win.
Willson Contreras hit his sixth home run of the season and second in as many games, and the Boston Red Sox responded to the firing of manager Alex Cora with a 5-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday.
Members of the Red Sox front office addressed the media for the first time since firing manager Alex Cora.
Mike Vrabel was absent for day three of the NFL Draft on Saturday as the New England Patriots selected 6 new players, including a defensive lineman from Boston College.
Andruw Monasterio hit a grand slam as part of a 10-run ninth inning and the Boston Red Sox snapped a four-game skid with a 17-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday.
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.
There's been another sighting of an unusual killer whale named Old Thom in the waters off Massachusetts.
A soccer coach in Ludlow, Massachusetts plans to pay it forward after winning big on a lottery scratch ticket.
The Rumney Rocks Climbing Area is partially closed as nesting peregrine falcons could attack rock climbers.