Eating lots of sugar may raise your risk of getting kidney stones, study says
If you eat a lot of sugar, you might be more likely to get kidney stones.
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If you eat a lot of sugar, you might be more likely to get kidney stones.
The study suggests that providing kids with clean water and encouraging them to drink it may help prevent additional weight gain.
WBZ-TV's Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering viewers' medical questions.
If you eat a lot of sugar, you might be more likely to get kidney stones.
The study suggests that providing kids with clean water and encouraging them to drink it may help prevent additional weight gain.
Adding more strawberries to your diet could improve your heart or brain health.
For people with a history of heart disease or stroke, a daily aspirin may be just what the doctor ordered. But many older Americans who don't need to take a daily aspirin could be putting themselves at risk.
In addition to your weight and blood pressure, there is another vital sign that your doctor should measure at your next physical - your grip strength.
The American College of Physicians said most Americans can begin screening for colon cancer at age 50 but this goes against more recent advice from other organizations.
There is another vital sign that your doctor should measure at your next physical - your grip strength.
The family of Henrietta Lacks has settled a lawsuit against Waltham-based Thermo Fisher Scientific's use of her immortal cells, known as "HeLa cells."
The World Health Organization felt the new guidelines would increase health and prevent disease.
It's generally recommended that you get 30 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity five times a week or concentrated on the weekends.
A new TikTok trend could trigger depression in some people and be dangerous for your health.
It's generally recommended that you get 30 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity five times a week or concentrated on the weekends.
We know that summertime can wreak havoc on the skin, from sunburns to insect bites, but experts say don't forget your eyes and ears.
A new TikTok trend could trigger depression in some people and be dangerous for your health. Dr. Mallika Marshall reports.
We know that summertime can wreak havoc on the skin, from sunburns to insect bites, but experts say don't forget your eyes and ears. Dr. Mallika Marshall reports.
More than 90 percent of us eat one or more snacks a day, contributing to 20 to 25 percent of our daily caloric intake.
More than 90 percent of us eat one or more snacks a day, contributing to 20 to 25 percent of our daily caloric intake.
Researchers found only 12 percent of plant-based milks contained similar or greater amounts of calcium, vitamin D, and protein than cow's milk.
Researchers found only 12 percent of plant-based milks contained similar or greater amounts of calcium, vitamin D, and protein than cow's milk.
Habit replacement involves gently rubbing your fingertips, palm, or back of the arm at least twice a day whenever they felt the urge.
You may never love hot, humid weather, but you can make it more bearable.
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A Southboro, Massachusetts family came within feet of being struck by lightning, and the entire incident was caught on camera.
Tributes poured in for Barney Frank, the former Massachusetts congressman who died after being in hospice care.
Harvard University faculty members voted to cap the number of A's awarded to students in an effort to make the grades more meaningful.
An off-duty Massachusetts firefighter was hospitalized Wednesday afternoon after a large tree limb landed on him.
Certain motor oils could see shortages, and that's making oil changes more expensive.
Harvard University faculty members voted to cap the number of A's awarded to students in an effort to make the grades more meaningful.
A Southboro, Massachusetts family came within feet of being struck by lightning, and the entire incident was caught on camera.
An off-duty Massachusetts firefighter was hospitalized Wednesday afternoon after a large tree limb landed on him.
Tributes poured in for Barney Frank, the former Massachusetts congressman who died after being in hospice care.
Police at Hampton Beach in New Hampshire said they arrested dozens of people on Tuesday for various incidents at the crowded beach.
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.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
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."
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.
Known formally as Gurnet Light, a historic lighthouse has guided mariners at the entrance to Plymouth Harbor for generations.
From private cruises to quintessential clambakes, Essex River Cruises offers a front-row seat to the beauty of the Great Marsh.
Argia Mystic Cruises in Mystic, Connecticut is one of the last commercial sailing ships in the region, offering a rare chance to explore the area by sea.
A 2026 James Beard Award finalist for Best Chef, and 3-time Chopped champion, Evan Hennessey uses locally farmed and foraged foots to create artistically inspired dishes.
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.
The Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 7-1 on Tuesday night.
Willson Contreras hit his team-leading 10th homer and Sonny Gray outdueled Seth Lugo as the Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 3-1 on Monday night.
The first-place Braves took two of three from Boston for their 13th win in 15 series this season.
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.
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.