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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.
A new poll showed how parents prefer to discipline their children at different ages.
A new study says that mothers carry a greater share of the mental load of managing a household than fathers.
Researchers at UC San Francisco analyzed 18 randomized controlled trials and found that drinking about 8 cups of water a day significantly decreased the likelihood of getting another kidney stone and 6 cups of water a day helped adults lose weight.
According to a study by the American College of Cardiology, tobacco smoking from ages 10 to 24 was associated with a 33% to 52% odds of having heart problems such as enlargement and damage to heart muscle and function, not later on in life, but during childhood and early adulthood.
The team at the University of South Florida described cancer as a “wound that won’t heal if your body is living off daily ultra-processed foods.
FIFA announced the teams Saturday that will play their 2026 World Cup matches at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro next summer.
The Archdiocese of Boston is clashing with a church in Dedham, Massachusetts over a nativity scene with an anti-ICE message.
The Boston Celtics cruised past Los Angeles 126-105 on Friday night, with the Lakers playing without LeBron James and Luka Doncic.
Eight states have laws making police body cameras mandatory. Massachusetts isn't one of them.
A 67-year-old man has been seriously injured after strong winds caused a tree to fall onto his car in Framingham.
FIFA announced the teams Saturday that will play their 2026 World Cup matches at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro next summer.
The Brian Walshe murder trial continued with a focus on his iPhone and text messages about his dead wife Ana.
The Watertown Boys & Girls Club is feeling the frustration after months of illegal dumping in their parking lot, a problem staff says is unnecessarily wasting money.
Eight states have laws making police body cameras mandatory. Massachusetts isn't one of them.
A 67-year-old man has been seriously injured after strong winds caused a tree to fall onto his car in Framingham.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
Amy Cohen is running the New York City Marathon despite living with the painful effects of sickle cell disease.
Surgeons at Massachusetts General Hospital have removed a pig kidney from a New Hampshire man 271 days after the innovative transplant.
With two-year waiting lists for a primary care physician, Mass General Brigham is using AI to bridge the gap.
A new study finds that simply having a HEPA air purifier in the classroom may not be enough to keep students safe from respiratory illnesses.
Eight states have laws making police body cameras mandatory. Massachusetts isn't one of them.
A Massachusetts family got stuck with a bill for a damaged tire on their rental car, even though they bought the extra coverage.
I-Team sources say the allegations of misconduct involving Canton Police Sgt. Sean Goode stem from an investigation into former State Police Trooper Michael Proctor.
Customers have been telling the I-Team that the service has not been as advertised with delays and equipment problems.
Advocates for Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital in Canton say the state is failing to keep its promise to keep the facility open.
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.
Ocean Spray is looking into videos that claim to show its cranberry sauce cans full of water instead of jelly.
"Blue laws" in Massachusetts prevent most retailers, including grocery stores, from opening on Thanksgiving.
Two shuttered retailers are set to become supermarkets in southeastern Massachusetts.
The Michelin Guide revealed its 2025 "Northeast Cities" edition Tuesday night, and for the first time ever it spotlighted restaurants in the Boston area.
A new report from a nonprofit consumer organization highlights two grocery store chains in Massachusetts for their quality and price.
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.
FIFA announced the teams Saturday that will play their 2026 World Cup matches at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro next summer.
The Boston Celtics cruised past Los Angeles 126-105 on Friday night, with the Lakers playing without LeBron James and Luka Doncic.
The 2026 Men's World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico next summer.
Derrick White scored a season-high 30 points and the Boston Celtics routed the Washington Wizards 146-101 on Thursday night.
Paval Zacha scored twice, Joonas Korpisalo made 37 saves and the Boston Bruins beat the St. Louis Blues 5-2 on Thursday night.
Birders are flocking to Scituate, Massachusetts to catch a glimpse of a tropical bird called a limpkin, which has never been spotted in New England before.
A rescue group is blaming a "dangerous" TikTok trend for a surge in skiers getting lost in the backcountry at Vermont's Stowe Mountain Resort.
A North Atlantic right whale spotted off Ireland last year has made an "extraordinary" 3,000-mile journey to Boston, scientists say.
A bald eagle found bloodied in Fitchburg, Massachusetts was likely hurt in a bird fight and not shot as first suspected.
A little owl somehow ended up in the bathroom of someone's home in Barnstable, Massachusetts.