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The length of maternity leave can have an impact on a baby's nutrition, according to a new study.
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The length of maternity leave can have an impact on a baby's nutrition, according to a new study.
A new study finds that popular drugs used to treat erectile dysfunction, like Viagra, could help reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
A new study finds that popular drugs used to treat erectile dysfunction, like Viagra, could help reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
New research finds that doing yoga could provide many more physical and mental health benefits than previously thought.
A new study finds taking a cinnamon supplement daily could help lower blood sugar in those with obesity and prediabetes.
A new study finds taking a cinnamon supplement daily could help lower blood sugar in those with obesity and prediabetes.
Many vaccines require multiple doses and a new study finds which arm you get your shots in may actually make a difference.
Many vaccines require multiple doses and a new study finds which arm you get your shots in may actually make a difference.
Drug patents that relied on government funding could be taken back to lower prescription prices, but it could hurt the development of new medications.
A new study finds that having even a mild case of COVID-19 could cause you to lose sleep.
Researchers in the U.K. found that people who played an instrument had a stronger working memory and executive function.
A new study finds that having even a mild case of COVID-19 could cause you to lose sleep.
Steward Health Care says it has secured the financing it needs to keep its hospitals open, according to the system's executive vice president.
Kids all over social media are sharing their skincare routines, and while many of these products are harmless, dermatologists say most of the products aren't necessary and could even be dangerous.
Kids all over social media are sharing their skincare routines, and while many of these products are harmless, dermatologists say most of the products aren't necessary and could even be dangerous.
Many people are feeling the effects of a lack of sun and doctors said there are ways to cope with the winter blues.
A lot of us have abstained from alcohol for the past 31 days for Dry January but what comes next depends on the person.
A new analysis finds FOMO or "the fear of missing out" drives many people to conceal the fact that they're sick from others around them.
If your co-worker with the sniffles says, "It's just allergies", you should think twice before believing them.
A new study finds that being more physically active could reduce the risk of developing prostate cancer.
A new study finds that being more physically active could reduce the risk of developing prostate cancer.
Dr. Mallika Marshall says magnesium can help people sleep, but to talk to your doctor before taking any supplements.
Influencers on TikTok are encouraging people to walk backwards to improve their physical and mental health.
A new study identifies factors that might predict whether someone will have a migraine headache the next day.
Dr. Mallika Marshall says magnesium can help people sleep, but to talk to your doctor before taking any supplements.
Mark Toothaker laughed so hard at a missed kick it triggered a seizure. A CT scan revealed a tennis-ball-sized tumor on the left side of his brain.
A Somerville father is expressing gratitude for his neighbors after he says they dropped off toys to help entertain his kids in quarantine after being exposed to measles.
The Boston Red Sox beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-0 on Monday night, their third straight win and second in a row under interim manager Chad Tracy.
United Airlines flight 945 was diverted to Logan Airport due to an unruly passenger on Monday morning.
The owner of a cafe in Cambridge, Massachusetts said construction work outside his shop has been going on for more than three years now and it could put him out of business.
The owner of a cafe in Cambridge said construction outside his shop has been going on for more than three years now and it could put him out of business.
Janette MacAusland, the Wellesley mother charged with the murders of her two young children, has waived extradition from Vermont.
A Somerville father is expressing gratitude for his neighbors after he says they dropped off toys to help entertain his kids in quarantine after being exposed to measles.
United Airlines flight 945 was diverted to Logan Airport due to an unruly passenger on Monday morning.
A Suffolk County sheriff's deputy was arraigned on Monday on charges he trafficked and raped a 15-year-old boy over a period of 6 months.
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 Boston Red Sox beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-0 on Monday night, their third straight win and second in a row under interim manager Chad Tracy.
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel was absent during the third day of the NFL Draft as he sought counseling.
Payton Pritchard scored 32 points, and Jayson Tatum added 30 as the Celtics crushed the Sixers in Joel Embiid's return in Game 4 to take a commanding 3-1 series lead.
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.
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.