Adults self-diagnosing with ADHD due to social media, study says
A new study finds many adults are self-diagnosing with ADHD, mainly due to information and misinformation on social media.
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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.
Experts spoke to CBS News and say taking a moment to slow down the body and quiet the mind through stretching could help lead to better sleep.
Researchers at USC surveyed more than 10,000 high school students and found that while the number of teens vaping declined, about twice as many teens used nicotine pouches in 2024 than in 2023.
Urban Pharm sells "shrubs," or drinking vinegar mixed with flavors that can also be used in cocktails or mocktails.
These lumps are lymph nodes or glands that are located all over the body, including behind the ears, and contain immune cells that help fight infection.
According to Medscape, a team at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles is testing a new app that allows for radiation-free monitoring at home.
Canadian researchers looked at 6 million individuals 45 years or older with no history of dementia and found that those with cannabis use severe enough to require treatment in an ER or hospital may be at increased risk of being diagnosed with dementia.
Dr. Mallika Marshall answers a viewer question on whether the shingles vaccine can lower the risk of dementia in patients.
Eli Lilly, which makes Zepbound and Mounjaro, reports that in a phase one clinical trial, a once daily GLP-1 pill helped lower the hemoglobin A1C, a measure of blood sugar control, in people with type 2 diabetes.
Surgeons at Boston's Mass Eye and Ear have found a creative way to help patients whose skin cancer surgery has left their noses disfigured. WBZ-TV's Mallika Marshall reports
It may sound creepy, but it is a revolutionary update in the dentistry world. A team of scientists is one step closer to growing human teeth in a lab.
People who have diets full of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and more are less likely to develop heart disease and break a bone as they age.
A team in China found that gestational diabetes increased the risk of neurodevelopmental disease in children by 28%.
Is fluoride actually good or bad for you? Dr. Mallika Marshall answers common questions about fluoride.
Third Exposure offers mental health and education for fathers in Boston. WBZ-TV's Courtney Cole sits down with founder James Lambert III.
Animal teeth are sharp and pointy, and they can deposit bacteria deep into the tissue, greatly increasing the risk of infection.
Warmer temperatures are causing plants to bloom earlier and produce more pollen, therefore, there’s just more pollen in the air.
Researchers at the University of Sydney assessed the oral health of women and found that those with the poorest oral health were more likely to suffer from migraines and body pain.
You first want to stop the burning process by running cool water over the area or applying a cool washcloth for 10 minutes or so. Then apply petroleum jelly or an antibiotic ointment and cover it with a bandage.
Norwegian researchers looked at more than 45,000 young adults and found that each one-hour increase in screen use after going to bed raised the risk of insomnia by 59% and shortened sleep duration by 24 minutes.
A eighth grader from Andover turned a personal moment into an invention that could bring peace of mind to those with epilepsy. WBZ-TV's Jacob Wycoff reports.
Cellulitis usually occurs after there is a break in the skin, from a cut, abrasion, ulcer, bug bite, or even a rash, allowing bacteria to enter.
Researchers say chewing gums are made from a rubbery base, sweetener, flavorings, and other ingredients, and both synthetic and natural gums release similar levels of microplastics.
The test has participants peel and sniff odor labels on a card and determines their ability to discriminate, identify, and remember the odors.
The Boston Red Sox rallied to beat the Chicago White Sox 12-11 on Thursday night in a game that lasted more than four hours.
A woman said the suspect broke into her apartment while she was sleeping.
Jaylen Brown has joined the Philadelphia 76ers, forming an All-Star trio with Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey.
More than half a dozen white sharks have been spotted close to shore in Scarborough, Maine over a 48-hour period, prompting warnings and increased monitoring near a popular beach.
A school bus rolled over in Hyde Park, sending at least four people to the hospital Thursday afternoon.
Lindsay Clancy cried loudly in court as a medical examiner testified about her son's injuries from being strangled.
A woman said the suspect broke into her apartment while she was sleeping.
Latarsha Sanders, a Brockton mother sentenced to life in prison for killing her two young sons in 2018, will get a new trial.
The Boston Red Sox rallied to beat the Chicago White Sox 12-11 on Thursday night in a game that lasted more than four hours.
More than half a dozen white sharks have been spotted close to shore in Scarborough, Maine over a 48-hour period, prompting warnings and increased monitoring near a popular beach.
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.
Massachusetts is reporting cases of cyclosporiasis, a disease caused by a stomach parasite that can lead to "explosive" diarrhea.
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 rallied to beat the Chicago White Sox 12-11 on 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.
Wilyer Abreu homered for the fourth time in three games and the surging Red Sox beat the White Sox 4-0 on Wednesday night.
Stephon Diggs, a native of nearby Gaithersburg, Maryland, joins Washington for a 12th year in the league and reportedly can make up to $12 million.
The Boston Red Sox extended their winning streak to six games with a 14-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night.
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.