How to stay safe during tick season in Massachusetts
As the weather warms up, pet owners in Massachusetts are being reminded that tick season is officially here. WBZ-TV's Logan Hall reports.
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As the weather warms up, pet owners in Massachusetts are being reminded that tick season is officially here. WBZ-TV's Logan Hall reports.
There are more than 380 approved hospital-at-home programs in 39 states including here in Massachusetts where Mass General Brigham operates “Healthcare at Home”, allowing eligible patients to receive hospital-level care in their homes.
Researchers in Thailand reviewed 25 prior studies involving more than 2,000 people aged 60 and older and found that exercises that strengthen muscles are the best way to improve sleep quality, compared to aerobic exercises like cycling and swimming or combination exercises like yoga and pilates.
The report found boys are lagging behind girls in school, especially in reading, and they’re less likely to go to college. And men are experiencing declining employment rates, especially those without a college degree.
A new study by a team in Canada found that people with more menopausal symptoms, like hot flashes, night sweats, disordered sleep, and mood swings may be more likely to experience cognitive and mild behavioral impairments that could indicate a higher risk of dementia.
A new CDC report finds that rates of precancerous lesions detected in women ages 20 to 24 have decreased by nearly 80%, lesions that would likely develop into cervical cancer years later.
Dr. Mallika Marshall answers a viewer question on whether a new MMR vaccine is needed for a 76-year-old.
Scabies is caused by tiny bugs or mites–so small you can’t see them–that burrow into the skin, causing intense itching and red bumps–often in the webs between your fingers, the armpits, the waist, the groin, and any skin folds. It’s highly contagious, as scabies mites can be passed on from person to person through direct touch or clothing, blankets, sheets, towels, or furniture.
In a letter to the editor published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, researchers at Texas A&M reported that popular weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic may be associated with new-onset acne, especially in women.
Most Americans walk between 3,000 and 4,000 steps a day, but is 10,000 the goal? Researchers say that any amount of movement is good for you.
A new saliva test can help people determine if they are at risk of developing an addiction.
Researchers at the University of Maryland and Harvard found that people of color are paying more for maternity care than white people.
In a study published in JAMA Network Open, Korean researchers found that every hour of screen time a day was associated with a 21% higher likelihood of developing myopia, or nearsightedness.
A new study from USC suggests that people who live in neighborhoods that experience high heat days half the year experienced up to 14 months of additional biological aging compared to those living in areas with fewer than 10 days of high heat days.
Researchers looked at breast cancer in young women over 20 years and found that rates increased more than 0.5% per year in 21 states, while remaining stable or decreasing in other states.
A program at Cape Cod Community College is bringing free teeth cleaning to children during school vacation week.
A program at Cape Cod Community College is bringing free teeth cleaning to children during school vacation week. WBZ-TV's Paula Ebben reports.
Factors such as exercise, socioeconomic status and diet can have more of an impact on how long you live than your genetics.
Bedbugs are reddish-brown and hard to see because they are tiny and hide during the day. They can live in mattresses, clothing, baseboards, and other parts of a home or hotel room. They’re not dangerous in that they don’t spread disease but they can be a real nuisance because they bite.
A national survey commissioned by Ohio State University found that nearly two-thirds of Americans use some type of device, like a smartwatch, portable blood pressure machine, or fitness app, on a regular basis to monitor their heart health, but only 1 in 4 shares the data with their doctor.
A new study published in the Journal of Immunology found that pups born to mice fed a diet supplemented with a form of vitamin E called a-tocopherol during pregnancy and while nursing were less likely to develop allergies or have severe allergic reactions to peanuts.
Icy, slippery sidewalks are posing problems for walkers across the greater Boston area.
A clinical trial from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center looked at the effects of a targeted mRNA vaccine on early-stage pancreatic cancer patients.
One in six parents support allowing their children to get laser hair removal, chemical peels and more according to a new survey.
More adults are wondering if they have autism after seeing social media posts or watching a child be diagnosed.
Dozens of city positions are set to be cut, including six in the Lowell Fire Department.
The major league-best Atlanta Braves defeated the Boston Red Sox 3-2 on Friday night.
The flags at the Massachusetts Fallen Heroes Memorial represent the names of each man and woman from the state who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Jessica Ostrowski says her whole life changed when her fiancé Trooper Kevin Trainor was killed stopping a wrong-way driver.
Firefighters responded to a fire at Robbins Lumber in Searsmont, Maine, about 95 miles from Portland.
Jessica Ostrowski says her whole life changed when her fiancé Trooper Kevin Trainor was killed stopping a wrong-way driver.
Temperatures are warming up in Boston next week with the city's first 80 and 90-degree days in over 200 days.
The family of Elizabeth "Lizzie" Dankert, who died in a boat crash in East Boston, said they will miss her immensely.
A Boston University student was arraigned on Friday for allegedly threatening students and staff at the school.
Firefighters responded to a fire at Robbins Lumber in Searsmont, Maine, about 95 miles from Portland.
Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia.
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.
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account.
The gunman who allegedly opened fire on passing cars on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 46-year-old Tyler Brown from Boston.
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.
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.
Dover Saddlery is closing its Wellesley, Massachusetts store and preparing for more than 100 layoffs.
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.
In Groton, Massachusetts, there is a recently opened state-of-the-art venue that is becoming one of the region's premier nonprofit music destinations.
Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary is a protected marine ecosystem off the coast of Massachusetts known for its rich biodiversity, world-class whale watching, and historic shipwrecks.
Best Bees installs and manages professionally maintained hives for homes, businesses, and institutions.
Known for his sustainable cooking and farm-fresh ingredients, Woods Hill's Charlie Foster is a leader in the farm-to-table movement.
Gaining Ground in Concord, Massachusetts is one of the region's leading non-profit farms dedicated to hunger relief.
The major league-best Atlanta Braves defeated the Boston Red Sox 3-2 on Friday night.
Kyle Schwarber hit his major league-leading 18th home run and the Phillies defeated the Red Sox 3-1 on Thursday night.
After days of leaks and rumors, the NFL finally released the full schedule for the New England Patriots.
The New England Patriots won't have to wait long for another crack at the Seattle Seahawks after getting dominated in the Super Bowl.
The Boston Red Sox beat the Philadelphia Phillies 3-1 on Wednesday 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.