Innovative ACL reconstruction now approved for patients as young as 7
The ACL surgery has been around for years, but now has been cleared for children as young as 7.
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The ACL surgery has been around for years, but now has been cleared for children as young as 7.
An increasing number of young people are tearing their ACLs, and an innovative procedure is now approved for use on the youngest patients.
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.
