Brigham specialist says hormone therapy benefits for menopause outweigh risks
The most effective treatment is hormone therapy, but many doctors won't prescribe it. However, that may be changing.
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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
Josie writes, "I am 56 and postmenopausal. I am having trouble losing or maintaining my weight. Intermittent fasting is no longer working. My doctor strongly urged me to use one of the new weight loss drugs. What are your thoughts?"
Josie writes, "I am 56 and postmenopausal. I am having trouble losing or maintaining my weight. Intermittent fasting is no longer working. My doctor strongly urged me to use one of the new weight loss drugs. What are your thoughts?"
People are feeling more alone than ever, putting them at risk for depression and other serious health problems, and the U.S. government is taking note.
Boston University researchers found that even moderate levels of airplane noise can interrupt a good night's sleep
Boston University researchers found that even moderate levels of airplane noise can interrupt a good night's sleep
People who use popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy could be at risk for losing muscle mass.
People who use popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy could be at risk for losing muscle mass.
May 3 is World Maternal Mental Health Day, which raises awareness about mental health conditions women experience during and after pregnancy.
May 3 is World Maternal Mental Health Day, which raises awareness about mental health conditions women experience during and after pregnancy.
Robin writes, "I developed tinnitus several years ago. It runs in my family. I recently saw an article related to COVID vaccinations and tinnitus. What can you tell me?"
Could your mid-day nap be putting you at risk of high blood pressure and obesity? A new study suggests so.
A survey conducted by The Trevor Project found that over 28,000 LGBTQ people aged 13 to 24 had poor mental health due to today's "hostile political climate."
Dr. Mallika Marshall answers a viewer's question about obtaining free COVID test kits.
Dr. Mallika Marshall answers a viewer's question about obtaining free COVID test kits.
Recurrent ear, nose, and throat conditions in some young children could be an early sign of autism.
Recurrent ear, nose, and throat conditions in some young children could be an early sign of autism.
A new study finds people who use emojis may be masking their emotions which could be harmful in the long run.
A new study finds people who use emojis in may be masking their emotions which could be harmful in the long run.
As temperatures rise, so do the number of ticks and the risk of Lyme disease. But the good news is an effective Lyme Disease vaccine is on the horizon.
As temperatures rise, so do the number of ticks and the risk of Lyme disease. But the good news is an effective Lyme Disease vaccine is on the horizon.
If your loss of smell and taste are not due to a recent COVID-19 infection, it's important to address any underlying cause, like a medication or health issue, that might be to blame.
Researchers found that you don't really need to walk 10,000 steps a day in order to live longer.
A new study suggests that cutting down of processed meats an simple carbs could help you avoid getting diabetes.
The Boston Red Sox failed in their bid for a second winning streak of 10 or more games in the same season, losing to the Athletics 7-3 on Saturday.
Former New England Patriots placekicker Adam Vinatieri was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday alongside Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald, Luke Kuechly and Roger Craig.
Eelgrass may be a small plant, but it plays a huge role in the ecosystem of a Martha's Vineyard pond.
A car crashed through the front porch of a Brockton home on Saturday, injuring three people.
Major parts of the Green Line has shut down for nine days.
A car crashed through the front porch of a Brockton home on Saturday, injuring three
Major parts of the Green Line are shutting down for nine days.
Eel grass may be a small plant, but it plays a huge role in the ecosystem of a Martha's Vineyard pond.
A partial solar eclipse and the Perseid meteor shower will be visible over Massachusetts on August 12.
Psychiatrists who treated Lindsay Clancy before she killed her children in Duxbury testified at her trial Friday.
Sydney Towle, known for her social media content about living with a rare form of cancer called cholangiocarcinoma, died Wednesday in Bethesda, Maryland.
Massachusetts has seen more than 100 cyclospora cases this summer, with some linked to lettuce.
Several people in New Hampshire have cyclospora infections linked to Taylor Farms lettuce.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
An I-Team investigation into a brazen case of alleged land theft in Concord, Massachusetts has led to criminal charges nearly two years later.
With the Brigham and Women's Hospital nurses strike looming, some parents of newborns in the NICU are sounding the alarm.
A Malden, Massachusetts woman said National Grid took more than $28,000 out of her bank account for a gas bill that she didn't owe.
A Massachusetts family thought their Vrbo stay would be protected after they had to cancel their trip to Hawaii due to severe weather. Now they're out $12,000.
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account.
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."
Panera Bread is moving its headquarters from St. Louis to Weston, Massachusetts.
Breaking Grounds Cafe, a Peabody, Massachusetts coffee shop known for employing people with disabilities, is closing.
The buildings that house the Somerville Theatre and the Capitol Theatre in Arlington, Massachusetts are for sale.
Golden Temple and Party Favors in Brookline are closing after a combined 100 years in business.
There are no more Hooters restaurants left in Massachusetts.
Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House has become one of New England's most imaginative seaside estates.
Blending clean modern lines with the warmth of a classic seaside retreat, this stunning North Shore coastal home was designed to feel both elevated and inviting.
Set across thirty acres of rolling lawns, wooded trails, and contemporary outdoor art, deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum invites visitors to experience art in the landscape.
James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur Karen Akunowicz has become known for her bold, Italian-inspired cooking and unmistakable culinary voice.
Just a short drive from Newport, the Norman Bird Sanctuary spans 300 acres of fields, forests, and coastal trails with sweeping views and more than six miles of hiking paths.
The Boston Red Sox failed in their bid for a second winning streak of 10 or more games in the same season, losing to the Athletics 7-3 on Saturday.
Former New England Patriots placekicker Adam Vinatieri was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday alongside Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald, Luke Kuechly and Roger Craig.
The Boston Red Sox won their ninth game in a row with a 13-1 rout of the Athletics on Friday night.
The Boston Red Sox rallied to beat the Chicago White Sox 12-11 Thursday night in a game that lasted more than four hours.
Jaylen Brown has joined the Philadelphia 76ers, forming an All-Star trio with Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey.
Natick says it is installing a new floating boardwalk across Pickerel Pond.
Rising ocean temperatures are drawing more hammerhead sharks to New England waters, researchers say.
Some of the oldest military veterans in Massachusetts were honored with special flights on Friday in a World War II-era aircraft.
After marrying Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, Adam Sandler went to Nantucket in search of a basketball court.
An injured hiker had to be carried off a New Hampshire mountain on a stretcher, but that didn't stop her from getting engaged.