Black patients have less access to anti-obesity drugs, data shows
According to data, while Black people are much more likely to suffer from obesity and diabetes, white people are four times more likely to get a prescription.
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According to data, while Black people are much more likely to suffer from obesity and diabetes, white people are four times more likely to get a prescription.
There may be an easy way for seniors with hearing loss to reduce their risk of falling - hearing aids.
Getting just a little less sleep a night could increase the risk of diabetes in women.
Women are now estimated to live nearly six years longer than men, largely due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
New research shows a healthy work-life balance can benefit the heart.
New research shows a healthy work-life balance can benefit the heart.
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. and more than half of patients will die within one year of diagnosis.
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. and more than half of patients will die within one year of diagnosis.
Influencers are telling subscribers to avoid washing their hair for days but in some cases, this could be harmful.
Influencers are telling subscribers to avoid washing their hair for days but in some cases, this could be harmful.
If you've ever had an X-ray of your teeth at the dentist, you've had a heavy lead apron draped over you to reduce radiation exposure to other body parts.
Older adults may have lost brain power during the COVID-19 pandemic, even if they were not infected.
Those who "usually" added salt had a 20% higher risk; and those who "always" added salt had a 39% higher risk of becoming diabetic.
New advances in treatment are helping patients live longer and healthier lives.
Dr. Mallika Marshall reports.
Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and Embr Labs (a spinoff of MIT) are using artificial intelligence to predict hot flashes.
Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and Embr Labs (a spinoff of MIT) are using artificial intelligence to predict hot flashes.
Want to make sure your kids are safe on Halloween? Here are some tips from the National Safety Council.
Researchers looked at at data on men and found that adding sugar to coffee or tea was not associated with an increased risk of diabetes or death due to cancer or heart disease.
Want to make sure your kids are safe on Halloween? Here are some tips from the National Safety Council.
Researchers looked at data on men and found that adding sugar to coffee or tea was not associated with an increased risk of diabetes or death due to cancer or heart disease.
A special type of treatment could help teenagers who suffer from depression and it does not involve medication.
If you're in the dentist's chair or recovering from an injury, jamming to your favorite music could help dull the pain.
If you're in the dentist's chair or recovering from an injury, jamming to your favorite music could help dull the pain.
A new analysis finds that regular daily exercise may offset the increased risk of death associated with prolonged sitting.
The New Hampshire Legislature is considering a proposal that would hike highway tolls for out-of-state E-ZPass customers.
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel provided brief health updates on Mack Hollins and Carlton Davis.
Left-hander Ranger Suárez and the Boston Red Sox finalized their $130 million, five-year contract on Wednesday.
Garrett is a fun and lively boy who loves bouncing on the trampoline and playing outside.
Brown University students are back on campus for the first time since last month's deadly shooting. A new semester starts Wednesday.
The forecast shows a major winter storm could hit Boston this weekend with heavy snow.
The New Hampshire Legislature is considering a proposal that would hike highway tolls for out-of-state E-ZPass customers.
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel provided brief health updates on Mack Hollins and Carlton Davis.
Left-hander Ranger Suárez and the Boston Red Sox finalized their $130 million, five-year contract on Wednesday.
Brown University students are back on campus for the first time since last month's deadly shooting. A new semester starts Wednesday.
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."
Flu cases are rising rapidly, especially among kids in Boston, where hospitalizations of children under five have increased 150% over the last two weeks.
Four children have died from the flu in Massachusetts so far this season, public health officials say.
Fewer people in Massachusetts are getting their seasonal flu and COVID vaccinations as the number of respiratory infections in the state continues to rise.
Flu is on the rise in Massachusetts, just as people are starting to gather for the holidays.
It took Aaron Braun years to get more than 93,000 Dunkin' rewards points, but after a policy change he's left with a fraction of that.
In the last three years, the Better Business Bureau has received thousands of complaints about GE.
A home baker from Foxboro, Massachusetts is frustrated that the pricy oven she bought from GE wasn't working properly. Attempts to fix it failed.
Eight states have laws making police body cameras mandatory. Massachusetts isn't one of them.
A Massachusetts family got stuck with a bill for a damaged tire on their rental car, even though they bought the extra coverage.
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.
Boston's Time Out Market, a Fenway food hall that opened less than seven years ago, is now set to close.
Small businesses in Massachusetts are seeing a boom in business thanks to the playoff run by the New England Patriots.
Three Uno Pizzeria & Grill locations in Massachusetts and one in Rhode Island have closed for good.
TJ Maxx has closed its Newbury Street store in Boston less than a decade after it first opened.
Circle Furniture appears to have suddenly closed all of its stores right before Christmas.
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.
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel provided brief health updates on Mack Hollins and Carlton Davis.
Left-hander Ranger Suárez and the Boston Red Sox finalized their $130 million, five-year contract on Wednesday.
Jason Robertson scored two goals, Justin Hryckowian had a goal and two assists, and the Dallas Stars ended a three-game skid while snapping the Boston Bruins' six-game winning streak, 6-2.
Carlos Beltrán was a nine-time All-Star during his 20-year MLB career. Andruw Jones was a five-time All-Star and won 10 Gold Gloves.
Former University of North Carolina head coach Mack Brown heaped praise on Drake Maye, who he a special leader and player.
A gathering of North Atlantic right whales off Massachusetts over the weekend appears to have set a new monthly record.
A rocketship on a downtown Boston roof is part of the new Winteractive 2026 public art installation.
The overpowering scent of Dunkin' donuts in the air has some Haverhill residents complaining.
Alex Cornwell's display of nearly 300 Christmas inflatables is attracting visitors from around Massachusetts.
Police are looking for whoever opened fire on inflatable Christmas decorations in Bow, New Hampshire.