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.
A Boston man says he's lucky to be alive after jumping into the Charles River to save his dog.
Cape Cod is just weeks away from the summer season which means rentals, beaches, and traffic. Is the Cape ready for it?
Tutor Intelligence in Watertown is a kind of kindergarten for robots.
Mon Kou, a Chinese Polynesian restaurant on Route 1 in Attleboro, Massachusetts, is closing next month after 55 years in business.
A new survey reveals more than a quarter of young people in Greater Boston plan to pack up and move in the near future.
A Boston man says he's lucky to be alive after jumping into the Charles River to save his dog.
Cape Cod is just weeks away from the summer season which means rentals, beaches, and traffic. Is the Cape ready for it?
A new survey reveals more than a quarter of young people in Greater Boston plan to pack up and move in the near future.
Two young men pleaded guilty Friday to their roles in an explosion at Harvard Medical School last year.
Mon Kou, a Chinese Polynesian restaurant on Route 1 in Attleboro, Massachusetts, is closing next month after 55 years in business.
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.
Known for her vibrant, handcrafted pottery, Boston artist Jill Rosenwald has made a name for herself in the industry.
Two-time James Beard Award nominee and Dorchester native Chef Valentine Howell prepared one of his signature dishes on the grill.
Blithewold Manor in Bristol, Rhode Island is a rare American garden estate that captures the beauty and spirit of the Country Place Era.
An ancient art form still practiced by hand, bookbinding is finding new life at the Harcourt Bindery, a small shop in Charlestown.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
The New England Patriots selected offensive tackle Caleb Lomu from Utah with the 28th pick in the first round of the NFL Draft.
Bowen Byram scored a minute after Boston missed a penalty shot, and Alex Tuch broke a third-period tie to help Buffalo come from behind and beat the Bruins 3-1 on Thursday night to take a 2-1 lead in the first-round playoff series.
Cam Schlittler limited the team he rooted for growing up to four hits over eight innings, and the New York Yankees rallied twice to beat the Boston Red Sox 4-2 on Thursday night for a three-game sweep and a season-high six-game winning streak.
Patriots coach Mike Vrabel addressed reporters at Gillette Stadium after new photos were released of him and an NFL reporter.
The 2026 NFL Draft got underway Thursday night, and the New England Patriots are scheduled to make 10 total selections over three days.
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.