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LEX RX is offering courses in how to properly administer injectables like Botox to prevent any dangerous side effects.
Dr. Mallika Marshall has more on both stories in this edition of Healthwatch.
Dietary protein is important for overall health and can promote muscle growth, blood sugar control, and bone health and make you feel full.
A study from the University of Edinburgh found that children who were at risk for eczema were less likely to develop it if their family owned a dog. It’s unclear why these furry friends may have a protective effect but exposure to dogs early in life may suppress skin inflammation.
When the oily resin found in all parts of the poison ivy plant comes in contact with skin, it can cause an itchy, red, swollen rash, often with oozing blisters.
A new study presented at the American Society for Nutrition Meeting found that people with prediabetes who regularly ate chickpeas experienced improved cholesterol levels. Black beans were associated with reduced inflammation.
According to the New York Times, a greater number of older women are seeking treatment for eating disorders, including bulimia, binge eating disorder, and anorexia. Many have struggled with eating disorders since childhood, but some are newly diagnosed during menopause, when women experience another period of hormonal flux and changes in their bodies.
Despite the name, ringworm is not caused by a worm. Rather, it’s a fungal infection that appears on the skin as a pink or brown scaly, ring-shaped patch with a raised border. It spreads easily through close contact with an infected person, animal, or surface and can occur almost anywhere on the body.
Researchers at Columbia University found that patients who racked up more than 15 hours of sedentary behavior were twice as likely to have more heart trouble or die within one year than patients who spent 12 hours a day at rest, and that replacing just 30 minutes of sedentary time with more activity, or even sleep, could reduce the risks substantially.
Trauma centers around the country will begin testing a new assessment approach developed by experts in the field, including at UC San Francisco and Boston University, that considers clinical, biomarker, imaging, and other modifying factors. They hope this will lead to more accurate diagnoses and treatment, providing more rigorous care for some patients and preventing premature discussions about withdrawing life support in others.
Two doctors discuss Biden's prostate cancer diagnosis and what steps to take after a diagnosis like this.
More than 1 in 5 U.S. adults have a mental illness but only about half get treatment. Many people say they don't seek help because of the stigma.
Canker sores are painful ulcers, we call them aphthous ulcers, that develop in the lining of the mouth, inside your lip, on or under your tongue, on the roof of the mouth, or along the gums.
A team of engineers at MIT has built and tested the “Elderly Bodily Assist Robot” or “E-BAR”, a mobile robot designed to physically support people and prevent them from falling as they move around their homes.
In a small study of early-stage breast cancer patients with BRCA gene mutations, researchers from the University of Cambridge found that all of the patients treated with chemotherapy, followed two days later by a drug called “olaparib”, survived for at least three years after surgery.
The ACL surgery has been around for years, but now has been cleared for children as young as 7.
An increasing number of young people are tearing their ACLs, and an innovative procedure is now approved for use on the youngest patients.
A new study finds many adults are self-diagnosing with ADHD, mainly due to information and misinformation on social media.
Dr. Mallika Marshall answers a viewer's question on kidney stones and how you know you have one.
Experts spoke to CBS News and say taking a moment to slow down the body and quiet the mind through stretching could help lead to better sleep.
Researchers at USC surveyed more than 10,000 high school students and found that while the number of teens vaping declined, about twice as many teens used nicotine pouches in 2024 than in 2023.
Urban Pharm sells "shrubs," or drinking vinegar mixed with flavors that can also be used in cocktails or mocktails.
These lumps are lymph nodes or glands that are located all over the body, including behind the ears, and contain immune cells that help fight infection.
According to Medscape, a team at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles is testing a new app that allows for radiation-free monitoring at home.
Canadian researchers looked at 6 million individuals 45 years or older with no history of dementia and found that those with cannabis use severe enough to require treatment in an ER or hospital may be at increased risk of being diagnosed with dementia.
Rookie left tackle Will Campbell is set to return to the practice field, head coach Mike Vrabel said.
We will see wind chills in the single digits and wind gusts topping 50 miles per hour in parts of Massachusetts Tuesday.
The Patriots are AFC East champions and now head into the final week of the season just needing to determine their seed and opponent.
The Celtics' four-game winning streak was snapped in a 114-108 loss in Portland.
The New England Patriots already knew they were headed to the playoffs. Now they know they are AFC East champions.
We will see wind chills in the single digits and wind gusts topping 50 miles per hour in parts of Massachusetts Tuesday.
The Patriots are AFC East champions and now head into the final week of the season just needing to determine their seed and opponent.
Rookie left tackle Will Campbell is set to return to the practice field, head coach Mike Vrabel said.
The New England Patriots already knew they were headed to the playoffs. Now they know they are AFC East champions.
Flight delays and cancellations were an issue again at Logan Airport in Boston Monday morning.
Flu is on the rise in Massachusetts, just as people are starting to gather for the holidays.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
Amy Cohen is running the New York City Marathon despite living with the painful effects of sickle cell disease.
Surgeons at Massachusetts General Hospital have removed a pig kidney from a New Hampshire man 271 days after the innovative transplant.
With two-year waiting lists for a primary care physician, Mass General Brigham is using AI to bridge the gap.
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.
I-Team sources say the allegations of misconduct involving Canton Police Sgt. Sean Goode stem from an investigation into former State Police Trooper Michael Proctor.
Customers have been telling the I-Team that the service has not been as advertised with delays and equipment problems.
Advocates for Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital in Canton say the state is failing to keep its promise to keep the facility open.
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.
Circle Furniture appears to have suddenly closed all of its stores right before Christmas.
The overpowering scent of Dunkin' donuts in the air has some Haverhill residents complaining.
Ice Castles in North Woodstock, New Hampshire is opening unusually early this year.
The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission unanimously approved regulations to allow for legal marijuana use in public settings.
The model airplane and balsa wood glider company Guillow's has been headquartered in Wakefield for nearly a century.
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.
Rookie left tackle Will Campbell is set to return to the practice field, head coach Mike Vrabel said.
The Patriots are AFC East champions and now head into the final week of the season just needing to determine their seed and opponent.
The Celtics' four-game winning streak was snapped in a 114-108 loss in Portland.
The New England Patriots already knew they were headed to the playoffs. Now they know they are AFC East champions.
Patriots wide receiver had a productive day on the field, and as a result in his bank account.
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.
Birders are flocking to Scituate, Massachusetts to catch a glimpse of a tropical bird called a limpkin, which has never been spotted in New England before.
A rescue group is blaming a "dangerous" TikTok trend for a surge in skiers getting lost in the backcountry at Vermont's Stowe Mountain Resort.