Boston ERs full as ice-related injuries increase, doctor says
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.
