Doctor addresses mental health challenges women face while pregnant and postpartum
Dr. Nancy Byatt from UMass Chan Medical Center talks about the challenges women face before giving birth and after.
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Dr. Nancy Byatt from UMass Chan Medical Center talks about the challenges women face before giving birth and after.
In a world where it can be awfully hard to agree, here in New England one thing is for certain: it sure feels good to be a Patriots fan right now. WBZ-TV’s Juli McDonald reports.
A dramatic encounter atop the Tobin Bridge ended with a man being brought to safety, thanks to the calm and compassionate approach of a State Police crisis negotiator.
More than five days after the deadly fire in Fall River, firefighters reflect on response and their own recovery.
LGBTQ+ advocates are concerned that the Trump administration could be discontinuing LGBTQ-specific support for youth on the national 988 suicide hotline.
June is PTSD Awareness Month and WBZ-TV's Breana Pitts spoke to the founder of No Fallen Heroes, which helps veterans use alternative treatments like psychedelics and other forms of alternative medicine.
George Carroll, better known as Slaine, shares the story of his journey from addiction to recovery that he describes as one of fear and love. WBZ-TV's Lisa Hughes reports.
The Patriots Foundation and Project 351 hosted the Threads of Hope workshop at King Philip High school. WBZ-TV’s Dan Roche reports.
In East Boston, a new facility is offering people help for mental health as soon as they need it.
The goal is to address the needs of a diverse population where many are facing uncertainty in the wake of immigration raids. WBZ-TV's Dr. Mallika Marshall reports.
More than 1 in 5 U.S. adults have a mental illness but only about half get treatment. Many people say they don't seek help because of the stigma.
Students at Plymouth Community Intermediate School planted 13 gardens to raise awareness about the importance of mental health.
WBZ-TV's surprised Toy Burton of DeeDee's Cry in Roxbury with a Mental Health Action Day Grant for $10,000. WBZ-TV's Mike Sullivan reports.
Bostonians are feeling grateful for the extra hour of daylight and a psychologist said it has added benefits. WBZ-TV's Logan Hall reports.
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.
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. WBZ-TV's Dr. Mallika Marshall reports.
Dr. Charmain Jackman spoke to WBZ-TV's Courtney Cole about how political tension can affect mental health and ways you can cope.
A new study says that mothers carry a greater share of the mental load of managing a household than fathers.
The study found the percentage of adults receiving psychotherapy rose particularly among younger adults, women, college-educated people, those with higher family incomes and those with private insurance.
According to Gallup and West Health, 7 in 10 American adults want their healthcare provider to ask about both their physical and mental health concerns and would feel comfortable bringing up these issues with their doctors.
The Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts is taking action to help Black men struggling with mental health issues.
Researchers at the University College Cork in Ireland found your gut bacteria regulates the body's day-night rhythm of stress hormones.
According to sleep experts, any time we alter our sleep patterns, we disrupt our circadian rhythm which can affect our mood and mental health, increase our risk of heart disease, make us more vulnerable to car accidents, and interfere with our ability to perform well at work, school, and sports.
Researchers at the CDC said that skipping breakfast is associated with poor mental health in teenagers.
Pitcher Ranger Suarez exited with hamstring tightness and the Red Sox went on to lose in extra innings at Fenway Park.
Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy could face a potentially lengthy suspension to start next season for his actions against the Sabres.
A man driving a front-end loader was taken into police custody after a slow speed chase in a Massachusetts town late Saturday night.
Best Bees installs and manages professionally maintained hives for homes, businesses, and institutions.
Known for his sustainable cooking and farm-fresh ingredients, Woods Hill's Charlie Foster is a leader in the farm-to-table movement.
A man driving a front-end loader was taken into police custody after a slow-speed chase in a Massachusetts town late Saturday night.
Firefighters and police rescued two people and a dog from the frigid Essex River after their boat began to sink Friday night.
Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy could face a potentially lengthy suspension to start next season for his actions against the Sabres.
The second-seeded Celtics made their earliest exit from the playoffs since the 2020-21 season.
WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller talks to Dr. Michael Rich, a Boston Children's Hospital doctor and author of The Mediatrician's Guide.
There was a possible measles exposure at Logan Airport in Boston last week, Massachusetts health officials say.
A new study finds that a simple blood test could predict Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms appear.
The Lone Star tick, which can cause alpha-gal syndrome, is spreading north throughout Massachusetts.
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.
There have been four violent attacks in three weeks at Tewksbury Hospital and a state representative is taking the fight to Beacon Hill to give security the non-lethal equipment back.
A family is demanding answers from the Gloucester, Massachusetts school district, after learning their five-year-old son was left alone in a quiet room for nearly half an hour.
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
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.
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.
The "dirty soda" trend is coming to drive-thrus all over Massachusetts as Dunkin' is now serving up its own version of the viral drink.
Smokey Bones is closing all of its restaurants, including Massachusetts locations in Tyngsboro and Taunton.
Boston ranks right up there with Hawaii as one of the most expensive vacation spots in the country, according to a new report.
The Market Basket Board of Directors was justified in firing longtime CEO Arthur T. Demoulas, a judge ruled Monday.
April 20 is Patriots' Day and Marathon Monday in Massachusetts. Here's what's open and what's closed.
Best Bees installs and manages professionally maintained hives for homes, businesses, and institutions.
Known for his sustainable cooking and farm-fresh ingredients, Woods Hill's Charlie Foster is a leader in the farm-to-table movement.
Gaining Ground in Concord, Massachusetts is one of the region's leading non-profit farms dedicated to hunger relief.
Spectacle Island in Boston Harbor is a 114-acre destination just 4 miles from downtown Boston.
A modern school with a historic aesthetic, St. Benedict Classical Academy in Natick blends contemporary design with timeless style.
Pitcher Ranger Suarez exited with hamstring tightness and the Red Sox went on to lose in extra innings at Fenway Park.
Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy could face a potentially lengthy suspension to start next season for his actions against the Sabres.
The Sixers are headed to the second round of the NBA playoffs after defeating the Celtics in Game 7 on Saturday night.
Brice Matthews hit a three-run homer and made a leaping catch at the center-field wall to rob Willson Contreras of a hit that spoiled a potentially big inning, leading the Houston Astros to a 6-3 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Saturday.
Cherie DeVaux became the first woman to train the winner of the opening leg of the Triple Crown.
A Boston man says he's lucky to be alive after jumping into the Charles River to save his dog.
Little Joe the gorilla is leaving Boston after decades at the Franklin Park Zoo.
There's been another sighting of an unusual killer whale named Old Thom in the waters off Massachusetts.
A soccer coach in Ludlow, Massachusetts plans to pay it forward after winning big on a lottery scratch ticket.
The Rumney Rocks Climbing Area is partially closed as nesting peregrine falcons could attack rock climbers.