Microplastics can be found in chewing gum, UCLA researchers say
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.
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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.
As Dr. Mallika Marshall reports, dementia and depression often go hand-in-hand in patients with Alzheimer's disease. Now, an experimental home-based electrical therapy may be able help.
As the weather warms up, pet owners in Massachusetts are being reminded that tick season is officially here.
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.
When the news broke that the Food and Drug Administration approved a new drug for pancreatic cancer patients, it gave patients fighting the disease a glimmer of long-awaited hope.
Javier Sanoja had three hits and drove in a run, Ryan Gusto limited Boston to four hits in 5 2/3 innings and the Miami Marlins beat the Red Sox 4-0 on Wednesday night.
Air traffic recordings captured a Delta captain alerting air traffic controllers that he was feeling sick and needed to get to a hospital.
A windshield replacement error knocked out the safety features in Meg Burke's car. When she paid nearly $500 to get it fixed, she couldn't get Safelite to pay her back, so she called the I-Team's Call for Action.
Massachusetts is set to receive at least $366 million as part of a landmark $17.1 billion settlement with Meta.
Testimony in Lindsay Clancy's trial is finished after jurors in the Massachusetts murder case heard from 85 witnesses.
Air traffic recordings captured a Delta captain alerting air traffic controllers that he was feeling sick and needed to get to a hospital.
When the news broke that the Food and Drug Administration approved a new drug for pancreatic cancer patients, it gave patients fighting the disease a glimmer of long-awaited hope.
Massachusetts is set to receive at least $366 million as part of a landmark $17.1 billion settlement with Meta.
A windshield replacement error knocked out the safety features in Meg Burke's car. When she paid nearly $500 to get it fixed, she couldn't get Safelite to pay her back, so she called the I-Team's Call for Action.
In Massachusetts, one high school explained steps it has taken to try and reduce head injuries.
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
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.
A windshield replacement error knocked out the safety features in Meg Burke's car. When she paid nearly $500 to get it fixed, she couldn't get Safelite to pay her back, so she called the I-Team's Call for Action.
A man accused of heading up a violent gang is facing witness intimidation charges after he allegedly threatened a Massachusetts State Police trooper.
A young Roxbury mom says her car was supposed to be in an auto repair shop; instead, it was out on the road and it came back with more issues.
The device was found in the shower area of a women's locker room at Mass General Brigham's off-campus research lab facility.
Apartment rental scams are rising in the Boston area, according to the FBI. They said there have been nearly 500 victims.
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."
The immersive WNDR Museum in Boston's Downtown Crossing is set to close down just two years after it opened.
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.
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.
Javier Sanoja had three hits and drove in a run, Ryan Gusto limited Boston to four hits in 5 2/3 innings and the Miami Marlins beat the Red Sox 4-0 on Wednesday night.
Boston has won 14 of its last 20 games and taken 3 straight series heading into Wednesday's finale.
With the regular season approaching, it doesn't seem like the New England Patriots and Christian Gonzalez are within striking distance of a new contract.
The rate is much higher than is seen in the general population. CTE is a brain disease linked to repeated blows to the head.
Anthony Seigler hit a go-ahead triple in the ninth inning, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Miami Marlins 4-2.
A blue marlin weighing 1,260 pounds was caught by a charter fishing boat off Massachusetts.
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.