Life expectancy gap between men and women continues to grow, CDC says
Historically, women tend to live longer than men but the gap between the two genders is growing and men seem to be at a disadvantage.
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Historically, women tend to live longer than men but the gap between the two genders is growing and men seem to be at a disadvantage.
Historically, women tend to live longer than men but the gap between the two genders is growing and men seem to be at a disadvantage.
Can an apple a day may keep frailty away? Frailty is a condition that can creep in as we age and puts us at higher risk of falls, fractures, disability, hospitalization, and death.
Taking a daily multivitamin may improve brain function in older adults.
Can an apple a day may keep frailty away? Frailty is a condition that can creep in as we age and puts us at higher risk of falls, fractures, disability, hospitalization, and death.
A common imaging scan may be better at gauging your risk for heart disease than your underlying genetics.
Taking a daily multivitamin may improve brain function in older adults.
A common imaging scan may be better at gauging your risk for heart disease than your underlying genetics.
Dr. Vivek Murthy urged policymakers and tech companies to take "immediate action" to protect young people.
What you eat is critical for avoiding diseases like diabetes and heart disease. But it could also impact your mental health.
A new study finds replacing unhealthy snacks with almonds may be good for your health without expanding your waistline.
A new study finds replacing unhealthy snacks with almonds may be good for your health without expanding your waistline.
Wouldn't it be nice to get a flu shot that could last for years? Researchers are actively working on a so-called "universal" flu vaccine.
Wouldn't it be nice to get a flu shot that could last for years? Researchers are actively working on a so-called "universal" flu vaccine.
The agency said that blood donor eligibility will now be based on an individual's personal risks.
Hemochromatosis causes the body to absorb too much iron which can lead to organ damage over time.
Hemochromatosis causes the body to absorb too much iron which can lead to organ damage over time.
Many of our kids are stressed these days, but sometimes parents can make an anxious child feel even more anxious. Dr. Mallika Marshall has tips on what parents can do to make kids feel better and not worse.
Many of our kids are stressed these days, but sometimes parents can make an anxious child feel even more anxious. Dr. Mallika Marshall has tips on what parents can do to make kids feel better and not worse.
Doctors say the study is "very good news" for kids and families with peanut allergies.
A new study finds that learning how to forgive may bring us all some peace of mind.
A new study found that artificial intelligence could help scientists identify who is at risk for Parkinson's disease.
A new study found that artificial intelligence could help scientists identify who is at risk for Parkinson's disease.
The most effective treatment is hormone therapy, but many doctors won't prescribe it. However, that may be changing.
WBZ TV's Dr. Mallika Marshall reports
The owner of a doggy daycare and boarding service in Norfolk, Massachusetts says her business has been negatively impacted after her Facebook page was hacked last week.
A retired FBI agent said the masked suspects left investigators with plenty of leads to work off.
A man who was a case worker for the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families is accused of raping the mother of a family he was assigned to help.
Federal investigators believe the man who carried out a mass shooting at Brown University and later killed a MIT professor did not act randomly.
The Toronto Blue Jays beat the Boston Red Sox 8-1 on Wednesday.
The city is trying to figure out how to deal with a nearly $10 million school budget shortfall.
Haverhill Police arrested an 18-year-old woman and accused her of setting a huge fire at an abandoned mill with yarn and an aerosol can of deodorant spray.
The owner of a doggy daycare and boarding service in Norfolk, Massachusetts says her business has been negatively impacted after her Facebook page was hacked last week.
A retired FBI agent said the masked suspects left investigators with plenty of leads to work off.
A man who was a case worker for the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families is accused of raping the mother of a family he was assigned to help.
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 Toronto Blue Jays beat the Boston Red Sox 8-1 on Wednesday.
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.
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.