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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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.
The Red Sox will be without their ace for the immediate future as he deals with a shoulder injury.
The recent right whale calving season has produced 23 births, the highest number for the species in 17 years.
Boston's 2030 climate action plan calls for studying congestion pricing to discourage car trips.
Boston's 2030 climate action plan calls for studying congestion pricing to discourage car trips.
The Red Sox will be without their ace for the immediate future as he deals with a shoulder injury.
Rob Gronkowski will be the next member of the Patriots Hall of Fame, the team announced Wednesday.
Haverhill Police arrested an 18-year-old woman Wednesday and charged her with setting a huge fire at an abandoned mill.
The recent right whale calving season has produced 23 births, the highest number for the species in 17 years.
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 "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.
April 20 is Patriots' Day and Marathon Monday in Massachusetts. Here's what's open and what's closed.
Spectacle Island in Boston Harbor is a 114-acre destination just 4 miles from downtown Boston.
A modern school with a historic aesthetic, St. Benedict Classical Academy in Natick blends contemporary design with timeless style.
The Lexington Minute Men represent the original colonial militia who fought in the first battle of the American Revolution.
In the middle of Maine's forests lies the Desert of Maine, a surprising stretch of rolling sand dunes formed when farming practices exposed ancient glacial sand.
Known for her vibrant, handcrafted pottery, Boston artist Jill Rosenwald has made a name for herself in the industry.
The Red Sox will be without their ace for the immediate future as he deals with a shoulder injury.
Rob Gronkowski will be the next member of the New England Patriots Hall of Fame, the team announced Wednesday.
The Boston Bruins avoided elimination with a 2-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series on Tuesday night.
The Toronto Blue Jays beat the Boston Red Sox 3-0 on Tuesday night.
The Philadelphia 76ers avoided elimination, beating the Boston Celtics 113-97 in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series on Tuesday 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.