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Two new studies say that people who smoke marijuana have a higher risk of heart attack.
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Two new studies say that people who smoke marijuana have a higher risk of heart attack.
Dr. Mallika Marshall discusses how chest wall pain caused by persistent coughing can be mistaken as a heart attack or blood clot.
Dr. Mallika Marshall reports.
Erythritol, a sugar substitute commonly used in reduced-sugar products, may increase risk for negative cardiovascular events such as heart attack and stroke, according to new research.
A recent study from the American Psychiatric Association shows lonely older adults are at greater risk of experiencing a stroke.
A new study from JAMA Cardiology finds that extreme heat from climate change poses higher risks to heart health.
Big sporting events are fun for most but for others, the stress can take a toll on their health. Dr. Mallika Marshall shares how to manage health and stress during these games.
A new observational study, meaning it does not prove causation, found xylitol, a common sugar substitute, may increase the risk of heart attack and stroke.
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook shares heart health tips for women on National Wear Red Day.
With our first snow storm just days away you may be pulling out those plows shovels and snow blowers but doctors at Mass General are warning neighbors that winter weather work may come with serious health risks.
Would you know if you were having a heart attack? According to a new study reported in JAMA Network Open, there's a good chance you might not.
Some good news for nap fanatics -- a new study has found that a daytime nap taken once or twice a week could lower the risk of heart attacks or strokes.
Where you live may influence the quality of healthcare you get after a heart attack, according to a new study.
Drinking two or more of any kind of artificially sweetened drinks a day is linked to the increased health risks.
Christmas is the happiest time of the year for many people, but for some it could be the most dangerous.
Medical researchers have unveiled an online tool designed to calculate a person's risk level for heart attack or stroke.
The number of women who suffer from a heart attack while pregnant or soon after giving birth is on the rise.
Throughout Monday's marathon, Jim Green felt nauseous but he carried on.
Stress and heart attacks have long been linked, but researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital may now know exactly why.
Middleton firefighters rushed to save the life of their chief who was in cardiac arrest following a heart attack.
Heart attacks in women may have different causes and symptoms, and some risk factors may be even more dangerous in women than men.
An off-duty Norwood Police officer helped save a man who suffered a heart attack while playing hockey in Quincy Thursday night.
A Boy Scout leader leading a troop from Maryland on a hike in the White Mountains died of an apparent heart attack Sunday.
Pete Sweeney was saved by a special defibrillator vest after suffering sudden cardiac arrest while watching a Bruins game.
Experts from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center offer 10 Tips to Heart Health.
A Lexington, Massachusetts woman is among those missing following deadly flash flooding in Nepal.
The New York Yankees edged the Boston Red Sox 1-0 on Friday night in the opener of a pivotal four-game series.
The Lindsay Clancy trial jury did not reach a verdict on the first full day of deliberations, but it did ask to see evidence up close.
A toddler who was turning 2 years old next week died and his grandmother is in critical condition after what investigators described as an "unspeakable tragedy" at a pond in Acton.
As Lindsay Clancy awaits a verdict in her Massachusetts murder trial, her lawyer Kevin Reddington says she's nervous and scared.
A toddler who was turning 2 years old next week died and his grandmother is in critical condition after they were pulled from a pond in Acton.
The Lindsay Clancy trial jury did not reach a verdict on the first full day of deliberations, but it did ask to see evidence up close.
As Lindsay Clancy awaits a verdict in her Massachusetts murder trial, her lawyer Kevin Reddington says she's nervous and scared.
A Lexington, Massachusetts woman is among those missing following deadly flash flooding in Nepal.
Kingston, Massachusetts, daycare owner Karen Rezendes was arraigned as she faces accusations of abusing kids.
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.
The New York Yankees edged the Boston Red Sox 1-0 on Friday night in the opener of a pivotal four-game series.
It was an ugly night for the Patriots in Cleveland as their backups were beaten handily by the Browns.
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.
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.