GLP-1 drug could offer relief to migraine sufferers
A new study found patients with migraines who took the drug Liraglutide had 50% fewer migraines. WBZ-TV's Dr. Mallika Marshall reports.
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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.
Parkinson's Disease is the second most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer's and a New Hampshire man is making sure that those facing a diagnosis are getting the support they need.
"Tennis elbow," or lateral epicondylitis, is usually caused by strain of the muscles and tendons in the forearm from repetitive gripping or twisting motions, so people who do plumbing, painting, carpentry work, knitting, cleaning, or typing are more likely to get it.
Sit on the floor and try to rise to a standing position without using any support. The ease with which you can do that may help predict how long you’ll live.
According to Reuters, the alcohol industry has spent millions of dollars lobbying Congress, and now the U.S. government is expected to revise its guidelines as early as this month, moving away from recommending that consumers limit their alcohol intake.
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.
Dozens of city positions are set to be cut, including six in the Lowell Fire Department.
The major league-best Atlanta Braves defeated the Boston Red Sox 3-2 on Friday night.
The flags at the Massachusetts Fallen Heroes Memorial represent the names of each man and woman from the state who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Jessica Ostrowski says her whole life changed when her fiancé Trooper Kevin Trainor was killed stopping a wrong-way driver.
Firefighters responded to a fire at Robbins Lumber in Searsmont, Maine, about 95 miles from Portland.
Jessica Ostrowski says her whole life changed when her fiancé Trooper Kevin Trainor was killed stopping a wrong-way driver.
Temperatures are warming up in Boston next week with the city's first 80 and 90-degree days in over 200 days.
The family of Elizabeth "Lizzie" Dankert, who died in a boat crash in East Boston, said they will miss her immensely.
A Boston University student was arraigned on Friday for allegedly threatening students and staff at the school.
Firefighters responded to a fire at Robbins Lumber in Searsmont, Maine, about 95 miles from Portland.
Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia.
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.
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account.
The gunman who allegedly opened fire on passing cars on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 46-year-old Tyler Brown from Boston.
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.
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.
Dover Saddlery is closing its Wellesley, Massachusetts store and preparing for more than 100 layoffs.
The "dirty soda" trend is coming to drive-thrus all over Massachusetts as Dunkin' is now serving up its own version of the viral drink.
Smokey Bones is closing all of its restaurants, including Massachusetts locations in Tyngsboro and Taunton.
Boston ranks right up there with Hawaii as one of the most expensive vacation spots in the country, according to a new report.
The Market Basket Board of Directors was justified in firing longtime CEO Arthur T. Demoulas, a judge ruled Monday.
In Groton, Massachusetts, there is a recently opened state-of-the-art venue that is becoming one of the region's premier nonprofit music destinations.
Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary is a protected marine ecosystem off the coast of Massachusetts known for its rich biodiversity, world-class whale watching, and historic shipwrecks.
Best Bees installs and manages professionally maintained hives for homes, businesses, and institutions.
Known for his sustainable cooking and farm-fresh ingredients, Woods Hill's Charlie Foster is a leader in the farm-to-table movement.
Gaining Ground in Concord, Massachusetts is one of the region's leading non-profit farms dedicated to hunger relief.
The major league-best Atlanta Braves defeated the Boston Red Sox 3-2 on Friday night.
Kyle Schwarber hit his major league-leading 18th home run and the Phillies defeated the Red Sox 3-1 on Thursday night.
After days of leaks and rumors, the NFL finally released the full schedule for the New England Patriots.
The New England Patriots won't have to wait long for another crack at the Seattle Seahawks after getting dominated in the Super Bowl.
The Boston Red Sox beat the Philadelphia Phillies 3-1 on Wednesday night.
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.