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The standard webcam feature can create a very real security threat.
The average cookout costs less this year.
There are all kinds of fancy gadgets you can buy to protect your phone, e-reader or tablet, but Consumer Reports found a simple zip-top plastic bag from the grocery store works just as well.
Body scanners are popping up at local malls, but the machines have nothing to do with national security.
Retailers are sending 20-percent more email than they did a year ago.
A new study from Brigham and Women's Hospital offers a warning to women when it comes to stress on the job.
Blood pressure, diabetes, even heart conditions are now being checked by patients themselves.
People are entering all kinds of extremely sensitive data on these hand held devices which can present security risks.
Sometimes even grilling masters need a little high-tech help.
It seems like ATMs have been around forever so getting money without any human contact isn't out of the ordinary. But you might see a remote video teller at your favorite ATM in the coming days.
Many diseases and conditions we associate with old age are increasingly showing up at earlier ages.
An expert says, "People use Facebook to compensate for their own deficiencies. Facebook highlights the postive aspects and can cover up the negative parts in you."
Two thirds of Americans say they're not getting enough sleep. What they might not realize is the reason could be right in front of them.
Several clothing manufacturers say they can help ease aches and pains with therapeutic clothing.
More baby boomers are saying they will face their golden years alone. The number of divorces among couples in their late 40s and 50s is soaring.
It sounds too good to be true, but a popular new form of psychotherapy called "tapping" promises to do just that -- rid you of stress, phobias, food cravings, and even post-traumatic stress.
Doctors say that dealing with day to day stress may actually prepare you for life's larger challenges.
Summer means lots of sunshine. And while that might be good for our spirits, it isn't great for our eyes.
Here are some simple steps you can follow to make sure you're family stays healthy during the summer grilling season.
As summer arrives and you head for a little fun in the sun you'll want to make sure you don't bring home an unwanted souvenir: bed bugs.
From the minute we log into the computer we are being followed. But, now we can track who's watching us. Mozilla has created "Collusion." It's add-on for Firefox that allows users to keep tabs on the companies watching our movements online.
There are many creams that promise to fade skin spots, but the most common ingredient is also controversial.
Kodak Gallery is shutting down in July and its 5 billion photos will be transferred to Shutterfly.
On top of higher ticket prices families may have to pay even more to sit next to one another.
New cable-offered home security packages allow people to keep tabs on their houses over the internet.
Derrick White scored a season-high 33 points and tied a career-high with nine 3-pointers to help the Boston Celtics pull away in the second half for a 129-116 win over the Miami Heat on Friday night.
The manhunt for the Brown University shooter was complicated by the early misidentification of a person of interest and limited, low-quality video footage.
Public tips about a rental car and a controversial piece of technology helped investigators identify and track the suspect in the Brown University and MIT professor shooting.
A 4th grader from Lowell is being rewarded for his kindness after he bought food for his dog rather than toys for himself during a Target charity event.
After a six-day manhunt that ended in Claudio Manuel Neves Valente taking his own life, the Brown University community feels ready to begin processing the tragedy.
Investigators are piecing together a detailed timeline of Claudio Neves Valente's actions before, during and after the Brown and MIT shootings.
Public tips about a rental car and a controversial piece of technology helped investigators identify and track the suspect in the Brown University and MIT professor shooting.
Officials say the gunman who opened fire at Brown University also killed an MIT professor two days later.
After a six-day manhunt that ended in Claudio Manuel Neves Valente taking his own life, the Brown University community feels ready to begin processing the tragedy.
Stormy weather caused power outages for tens of thousands of customers in Massachusetts today.
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.
Ice Castles in North Woodstock, New Hampshire is opening unusually early this year.
The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission unanimously approved regulations to allow for legal marijuana use in public settings.
The model airplane and balsa wood glider company Guillow's has been headquartered in Wakefield for nearly a century.
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.
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.
Derrick White scored a season-high 33 points and tied a career-high with nine 3-pointers to help the Boston Celtics pull away in the second half for a 129-116 win over the Miami Heat on Friday night.
Connor McDavid scored on a short-handed breakaway and set up Ryan Nugent-Hopkins' power-play score, helping the Edmonton Oilers beat the Boston Bruins 3-1 on Thursday night.
Morgan Geekie scored a pair of goals and Jeremy Swayman stopped 20 shots on Tuesday night to help the Boston Bruins beat Utah 4-1.
FIFA slashed the price of some World Cup tickets following a worldwide backlash, with some final seats available for $60.
Cade Cunningham had 32 points and 10 rebounds to help the Detroit Pistons beat the Boston Celtics 112-105 on Monday night.
Alex Cornwell's display of nearly 300 Christmas inflatables is attracting visitors from around Massachusetts.
Police are looking for whoever opened fire on inflatable Christmas decorations in Bow, New Hampshire.
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.