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Dr. Mallika Marshall answers a viewer question seeking treatment advice for lymphedema, or a build up of fluid in a part of the body.
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Dr. Mallika Marshall answers a viewer question seeking treatment advice for lymphedema, or a build up of fluid in a part of the body.
People with lung conditions such as asthma, COPD, and emphysema need to be particularly careful in the cold because breathing in cold air can constrict airway muscles making it harder to breathe, so make sure you stay indoors and have a rescue inhaler nearby.
A study of more than 30,000 adults with ADHD in the U.K. has found that their life expectancy is significantly shorter than for people in the general population…almost 7 years shorter for men–nearly 9 years for women.
A new order would allow ICE agents to make arrests at schools, including in Massachusetts, adding to the stress that many children are feeling about their families and their friends.
Researchers at Brigham Young University say parents might subtly show favoritism based on birth order, personality, and gender.
This often occurs in the setting of a cold where a virus or bacteria infects the space behind the ear drum causing a build-up of fluid, pain, redness, muffled hearing, and sometimes fever.
According to the Boston Globe, many Bay Staters are turning to cannabis instead, with some dispensaries even offering THC-infused seltzers and beverages to fill the void. But experts say replacing alcohol with cannabis isn’t necessarily better.
To learn more about mouse memory and spatial navigation, researchers at Cornell are attaching tiny VR headsets to mice as they run on a ball and maneuver obstacles and potential threats in their way to learn more about Alzheimer’s disease and potential treatments.
Conjunctivitis or "pink eye" occurs when the clear membrane that covers the white part of the eye gets irritated. Symptoms include redness from increased blood flow, tearing or goopy discharge, itching or burning, and feeling like your eye is glued shut when you wake up.
According to the American Cancer Society’s latest cancer report, deaths from cancer have declined 34% over the past three decades, but deaths from certain cancers have risen including oral, pancreatic, uterine, and liver cancers.
Researchers at Mass General Brigham found those who ate the most processed red meat, like hot dogs and bacons, had a 13% higher risk of dementia.
More men are getting vasectomies after Roe V. Wade was overturned in 2022, a new study says.
Fiber may be able to help protect you from getting sick, according to a team at the University of Cambridge.
A Massachusetts nutritionist has advice for anyone working on having a better diet in 2025.
People may be seeking more cosmetic surgery after staring at themselves in online meetings all day, researchers say.
A Massachusetts doctor said he welcomes the surgeon general's proposal to add warning labels to alcohol about the links to cancer but some business owners are concerned this will affect their sales. WBZ-TV's Kristina Rex reports.
A 6-year-old boy has RSV, strep throat, and pneumonia. His mother never thought a cough could escalate so fast.
A Massachusetts mother is warning other parents about the respiratory risks this season as her young has been hospitalized with three illnesses at once. WBZ-TV's Kristina Rex reports.
Many say setting small, achievable goals is the way to keep your New Year's resolutions. WBZ-TV's Laura Haefeli reports.
According to the AARP, one in 5 adults takes at least 5 prescription medications and that number tends to rise as people get older.
Health experts say to not skip meals, watch how much you drinks, don't skip exercise and more during the holiday season.
At age 10, cardiovascular health begins to decline mostly due to behavior factors like diet, sleep, and physical activity. Researchers said it’s important to stress the importance of healthy living in young kids because it can affect their heart health later in life.
Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering questions on how to reduce scarring after stitches are removed.
If you have severe pain, urinary symptoms, fever, weakness or numbness in the legs, incontinence, or trouble with balance, call your doctor.
It’s not intended to prevent lung cancer, but rather treat patients with the most common type, non-small-cell lung cancer by stimulating the body’s immune system to identify and kill cancer cells.
The district made the announcement on Tuesday and the late notice has left some families struggling to adjust their plans.
Recess is a time full of imagination and wonder for elementary school students, and a new bill in New Hampshire seeks to expand it to middle school students.
Carlos Correa put Houston on top with a three-run homer to lead the Astros to a 6-4 win over the Boston Red Sox to complete a three-game sweep.
The Artemis II astronauts are wearing spacesuits custom-made for them by a Worcester, Massachusetts company.
Police in Medway, Massachusetts say two people jumped from a moving vehicle while being chased by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents Wednesday morning.
NASA's Artemis II astronauts launched today on a nine-day mission around the moon and back.
The Artemis II astronauts are wearing spacesuits custom-made for them by a Worcester, Massachusetts company.
David Dube has been charged with murder after allegedly killing his grandmother with a skateboard in Hudson, Massachusetts.
The district made the announcement on Tuesday and the late notice has left some families struggling to adjust their plans.
Police in Medway, Massachusetts say two people jumped from a moving vehicle while being chased by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents Wednesday morning.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Two Massachusetts residents have been diagnosed with measles, the Department of Public Health confirmed Friday.
There's a new drug that can help early morning shift workers stay awake and alert, a study out of Boston found.
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
A Dorchester woman says Boston Police opened fire through her closed apartment door and the bullets went into her 5-year-old son's bedroom.
The I-Team has learned the Massachusetts Dept. of Health wants to take away pepper spray and non-lethal restraints from Tewksbury State Hospital safety officers.
Frankie Rodenbaugh died just days after his babysitter allegedly left him in a car, strapped in his seat for hours with no food or water.
A woman went to visit her mother's grave at St. Joseph Cemetery in West Roxbury and was surprised to see the headstone was moved.
In the last four years there were 168 threats made against trial court judges in Massachusetts, according to state records.
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.
Clover Food Lab, a vegetarian restaurant chain in the Boston area, has let the state know it may have to lay off 182 workers.
The James Beard Awards announced their 2026 finalists. Here are the New England restaurants and chefs up for honors.
Free Jordan's Furniture is one round away thanks to UConn's success in March Madness.
A Framingham, Massachusetts bakery that was well known for its pizza trays has closed for good.
O'Connor's Restaurant & Bar, a well-known Irish pub in Worcester, Massachusetts for decades, is closing for good right before St. Patrick's Day.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
Carlos Correa put Houston on top with a three-run homer to lead the Astros to a 6-4 win over the Boston Red Sox to complete a three-game sweep.
Plate umpire Mark Wegner acknowledged he lost track of the count during Cam Smith's nine-pitch walk Tuesday night in the fifth inning of the Houston Astros' 9-2 win over the Boston Red Sox.
Boston College introduced new basketball coach Luke Murray, even though he's not quite ready to full commit to the job yet as his current team is in the Final Four.
Iraq beat Bolivia to qualify for the World Cup and will play Norway in Foxboro.
The Houston Astros routed the Boston Red Sox 9-2 on Tuesday night.
A small restaurant and convenience store on Nantucket, Massachusetts keeps selling big lottery winners.
Ziggy the dog showed his appreciation for the New Hampshire firefighter who saved his life after a freak accident.
Researchers spotted the season's first North Atlantic right whale mothers and calves in Cape Cod Bay.
Blue whales, the largest animals on Earth, have been spotted not far off the coast of Massachusetts.
The MSPCA-Angell is looking to find homes for 163 rats that were surrendered in Massachusetts.