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Icy, slippery sidewalks are posing problems for walkers across the greater Boston area.
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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.
Valentine's Day is upon us and even if you have a special someone, is your relationship a good one? Researchers in Sweden have designed a "Valentine's Scale" to help you determine the quality of your connection.
Researchers at Stockholm University have developed what they call a scientifically validated scale, the “Valentine’s Scale” which can measure how satisfied you are in your romantic relationship.
Researchers in Japan have found that an antioxidant found in vegetables might interrupt this process. It’s called luteolin, found in celery, broccoli, carrots onions, and peppers, and when mice were treated with the antioxidant, either internally or topically, their fur remained black.
As some retail pharmacies have struggled to stay open, especially in diverse neighborhoods in Boston, community health centers are stepping up to fill the void.
While couples get ready to celebrate Valentine's Day, others are reminded love isn't always chocolate and roses, as medical research shows that heartbreak can actually change the structure of your heart.
Medical research shows that heartbreak can actually change the structure of your heart. WBZ-TV's Laura Haefeli reports.
Yogurt may be beneficial in fighting certain types of colorectal cancer, a new study finds.
A sleep expert says that a short midday nap can help workers feel refreshed and alert.
Cold plunges are becoming increasingly popular, but is there any real benefit to it?
Black mothers in the United States are dying during and after childbirth significantly more than white woman, data shows.
Doctors in Massachusetts said they feel unsettled as pages of health information on the CDC's website pertaining to reproductive, LGBTQ+, gender and racial health have all been taken down in the past few days, though some have returned. WBZ-TV's Laura Haefeli reports.
Dr. Mallika Marshall answers a viewer's question about how to prevent obesity in toddlers and babies.
A new urine test may allow men to screen for prostate cancer at home in the future.
A new study says there is no evidence to link maternal sickness during pregnancy to autism.
New research published by the American Psychological Association found that people who tended to expect positive outcomes in life actually save -more- money over time compared with their less optimistic peers.
Researchers surveyed nearly 300 women and discovered a variety of barriers for women: feeling judged about their appearance or performance by others; self-criticism about their clothes or abilities; feeling harassed and receiving unsolicited comments from men; having to fight for space, and not being taken seriously.
Children should limit their intake of juice which is loaded with sugar and has little to no nutritional value, flavored milk like chocolate milk which also contains a lot of sugar, and plant-based milk alternatives which don’t pack the same nutritional punch as cow’s milk.
Laryngitis is caused by inflammation of your voice box or larynx with swelling of the vocal cords causing a hoarse or raspy voice and trouble speaking. You may also have a sore or scratchy throat and a cough.
A doctor at the Mayo Clinic says the key is to control your diaphragm. You take a deep breath in, keep your throat open like you’re about to talk, and hold your breath for 30 seconds then breathe out.
Researchers at Johns Hopkins found minimal differences in blood pressure readings between a private quiet office, a noisy public food market, or in a noisy public food market but with earplugs in place.
A Boston hospital has a new approach that allows patients to get diagnosed and treated in one trip to the OR.
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.