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A wait-and-watch approach would allow some men to avoid potential side effects of surgery and radiotherapy.
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A wait-and-watch approach would allow some men to avoid potential side effects of surgery and radiotherapy.
A new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine show that young, healthy people can easily transmit COVID-19 to others.
The New England Journal of Medicine published an editorial condemning the Trump administration for its response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The author's lead study, a professor at Harvard Medical School, said normal childhood behaviors are being diagnosed as ADHD because the children may act younger than their peers.
A landscaper survived a horrific accident after a nearly 3-inch nail was impaled in his eye when he accidentally hit it with a weed-whacker.
Researchers at Boston Children's Hospital found that boys and girls who identify as sexual minorities, like gay, lesbian, or bisexual, are more likely to be bullied and victimized by their peers.
Scientists have made big progress on a "bionic pancreas" to free some people with diabetes from the daily ordeal of managing their disease.
Being overweight or obese does not lead to a longer life when it comes to patients with Type 2 Diabetes.
Newer vaccines against rotavirus, a severe diarrheal disease in children, slightly raise the risk of a rare bowel problem that doomed an earlier vaccine, new studies show.
In the largest study of its kind, people who ate a daily handful of nuts were 20 percent less likely to die from any cause over a 30-year period than were those who didn't consume nuts.
"How early should obesity prevention start?" That's the name of a "perspective" in Thursday's New England Journal of Medicine.
Over 15 million children are exposed to intimate partner violence (IPV) each year, and the health consequences of this exposure are well-documented.
A new study finds that expanding Medicaid to low-income adults leads to widespread gains in coverage, access to care, improved health, and reduced mortality.
A simple, cheaper exam of just the lower part of the bowel can cut the risk of developing colon cancer or dying of the disease, a large federal study finds.
The study of 400,000 people is the largest ever done on the issue, and the results should reassure any coffee lovers who think it's a guilty pleasure that may do harm.
With so many questions about the safety of antibiotics, parents find themselves in a tough spot when their child has an ear infection. Is it best to give them drugs or hold off? Now two new studies have an answer, especially for kids three and under.
In the New England Journal of Medicine, a doctor at Mass General Hospital, reports daily doses of this targeted treatment were found to stop or reverse the growth of tumors.
Nilo will be pleading not guilty to the serious charges against him.
Gov. Maura Healey and Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll announced 14 organizations throughout Massachusetts will be given funding to provide free beginner swimming lessons to residents of all ages.
A Somerville woman has been charged with assaulting her mother after she was found dead in her apartment last Sunday.
Celtics owner Wyc Grousbeck likely doesn't make too many locker room visits to lambaste his team, but Game 3 of the conference finals in Miami made for an exception to the norm.
Police are investigating after a student brought a pellet gun to a Dorchester school.
Thousands of patients are left scrambling after Compass Medical abruptly shut down on Wednesday. The company cited a "steady stream of challenges" for the closure.
The weather news is not good for outdoor events this weekend.
Nilo will be pleading not guilty to the serious charges against him.
The city shared a list of restaurants approved for the new dog-friendly policy with WBZ-TV.
A massive fire ripped through two multi-family Brockton homes early Thursday morning.
According to the CDC, if you have recently had COVID, you may want to wait at least three months before getting a booster.
The time of day when people with Type 2 diabetes exercise may influence their blood sugar control.
Historically, women tend to live longer than men but the gap between the two genders is growing and men seem to be at a disadvantage.
Can an apple a day may keep frailty away? Frailty is a condition that can creep in as we age and puts us at higher risk of falls, fractures, disability, hospitalization, and death.
Taking a daily multivitamin may improve brain function in older adults.
Video obtained by the WBZ-TV I-Team shows the moment a gunman opened fire near Revere Beach on Sunday.
Dangerous goods or hazmat cargo can be anything from explosives and chemicals to paint and lithium-ion batteries.
BlueHub Capital says it's helping homeowners hold onto their houses. Critics have a different take on the Boston-based non-profit.
A Westford man got a notice from the RMV that his license was suspended for a medical complaint.
This is the third hazmat emergency at the Newburyport facility in the last few years.
Summer violence has become all too common around the country.
A large number of Massachusetts residents have been leaving the state in recent years. So what impact will that have?
Here's a look at some of Jon Keller's more memorable moments from the last 30 years.
The president of the National Parents Union called Brockton's decision to lay off 130 public school teachers "absolutely wild."
U.S. Attorney for Massachusetts Rachael Rollins' resignation will have a major impact.
The end is near for Bed Bath & Beyond.
A popular ice cream shop in Braintree had some explaining to do after customers noticed a hike in price.
Some people have reported getting cuts or severe burns from the recalled candles.
Shoppers are pulling back from Target, Home Depot and other major chains.
Consumers are taking on smaller home improvement projects as higher interest rates and inflation take their toll.
With a mission to create brands and products that are delicious, nutritious and sustainable, Chew is redefining the future of food.
When Boston's trendiest hotspots need an eye-catching mural or art installation, they turn to Blind Fox.
Established in 1825, Brattle Book Shop is one of America's oldest and largest used book shops
Sitting on 240 acres of picturesque land, Billings Farm and Museum in Woodstock, Vermont is open for visitors to experience farm life.
Chef Tommy Pontolilo joins host Rachel Holt in the Test Kitchen for a look at one of the trendiest new veggies in the industry.
Celtics owner Wyc Grousbeck likely doesn't make too many locker room visits to lambaste his team, but Game 3 of the conference finals in Miami made for an exception to the norm.
The problem with unretiring once is that everyone expects you to unretire twice.
Rafael Devers finds himself among some Hall of Fame company in Major League Baseball history after hitting his 200th career double on Wednesday.
Joe Mazzulla is reportedly keeping his job with the Celtics, and the team wants to build a better coaching staff around him. The Celtics will have a lot of work to do this offseason to accomplish that goal.
The Cincinnati Reds took advantage of Rafael Devers' throwing error to come from behind and beat the Boston Red Sox 5-4 on Wednesday night.
The New England Aquarium says the odds of catching a blue lobster are one in two million.
She was seeking to get the animal's nails trimmed - a service the store does not provide to raccoons.
Plymouth Light and other lighthouses in Massachusetts are on the giveaway list.
You're at exponentially greater risk of getting hurt in a car accident on the way to the beach.
Taylor Swift fans are hoping to cash in after dancing in the rain at Gillette Stadium.