New Alzheimer's treatment helps people in early stages of the disease
A drug called Leqembi has been shown to slow the progression of Alzheimer's by 30%.
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A drug called Leqembi has been shown to slow the progression of Alzheimer's by 30%.
E-cigarettes have been drawing in young people for years and new research finds teenagers who vape have higher rates of depression and anxiety.
Massachusetts made it illegal to sell flavored tobacco products at retail stores but many stores still sell them anyway. WBZ-TV's Samantha Chaney reports.
Tina Kraus reports from London.
Elsa helps with efficiency and modernizing agency functions.
The MSPCA said they're looking for healthy cats and dogs who are comfortable at the vet. In return for the blood donation, pet owners will receive a free annual health screening and a special gift.
In a survey of 2,000 single adults ages 18 to 91 conducted by Indiana University, among those taking GLP-1 drugs to lose weight, nearly 60% said that the drug had at least one impact on their dating life.
Researchers at St. Louis University followed 110 men with obesity, many with type 2 diabetes, who were being treated with GLP-1 drugs like Wegove, Ozempic, and Zepbound. After 18 months of treatment, the proportion of men with testosterone levels in the normal range rose from 53% to 77%.
According to “Nature,” eight children at risk of mitochondrial disease have been born healthy in the U.K. due to a groundbreaking procedure where doctors take the nucleus of a fertilized egg with faulty mitochondrial DNA and transfer it to a donor egg with healthy mitochondrial DNA.
The White House said the president was diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, a benign and common blood circulation issue.
Mandy Gaither reports.
Seizures in schools are the third most recorded incidents and 25 states have passed the Seizure Safe Schools Bill. WBZ-TV's Levan Reid reports.
A common gut bacterium has been linked to stomach cancer by researchers.
A new study has found that being obese may make people age faster.
Even if you're following a plant-based diet, you may still be consuming foods high in sugar, fat and salt. WBZ-TV's Dr. Mallika Marshall reports.
A new study found that daydreaming may help you learn more by giving your brain a bit of rest.
Cervical artery dissections are tears in a neck artery that are a major cause of stroke. WBZ-TV's Dr. Mallika Marshall reports.
Patients are given a prescription of Buprenorphine for their withdrawal symptoms. Danya Bacchus reports.
Scientists at Cincinnati Children’s and colleagues in Japan have produced liver tissue that grows its own internal blood vessels. They say this could help people living with hemophilia and other clotting disorders.
Thimerosal is a preservative that’s been used primarily in multi-dose vaccine vials to prevent contamination with germs. It contains a form of mercury different from the toxic form found in fish, and studies have shown consistently that it does not pose health risks, though some anti-vaccine advocates continue to spread misinformation that there is a link between the preservative and autism.
Paronychia is a very common infection of the skin around a fingernail or toenail.
Researchers at USC surveyed more than 7,000 California high school students and found that teens who saw cannabis and e-cigarette content on social media were more likely to start using them or to have used them in the past month.
Researchers looked at nearly half a million participants in the UK and found that added salt was associated with a higher likelihood of developing fatty liver, cirrhosis or scarring of the liver, and liver cancer.
A new study found patients with migraines who took the drug Liraglutide had 50% fewer migraines. WBZ-TV's Dr. Mallika Marshall reports.
A New Hampshire man is making sure that those facing a Parkinson's diagnosis are getting the support they need.
Iraq beat Bolivia to qualify for the World Cup and will play Norway in Foxboro.
Cristian, who goes by CJ, has a special love for animals and enjoys sharing his drawings.
The Houston Astros routed the Boston Red Sox 9-2 on Tuesday night.
The Boston Bruins helped their playoff push with a 6-3 win over the Dallas Stars on Tuesday night.
Attached to the Orion spacecraft is a key piece of technology developed over decades in Lexington, Massachusetts.
A member of the security detail for Gov. Kelly Ayotte pulled a driver from a burning car following a fiery crash at the Bedford, New Hampshire toll plaza.
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 niece of Janet Swallow, who was killed inside her Danvers home during an apparently random attack, spoke about the ki
Attached to the Orion spacecraft is a key piece of technology developed over decades in Lexington, Massachusetts.
A possible school bus driver strike that would have affected some Massachusetts communities has been averted.
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.
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.
Gillette is making a $1 billion investment in a new Boston headquarters.
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.
Iraq beat Bolivia to qualify for the World Cup and will play Norway in Foxboro.
The Houston Astros routed the Boston Red Sox 9-2 on Tuesday night.
The Boston Bruins helped their playoff push with a 6-3 win over the Dallas Stars on Tuesday night.
The New England Patriots will be featured on Hard Knocks during the summer of 2027.
Ranger Suarez had a rough debut and the Boston Red Sox have now lost three in a row since winning the season opener.
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.
The MSPCA-Angell is looking to find homes for 163 rats that were surrendered in Massachusetts.