Tablets Are On Many Kids' Wish Lists
Tablets are a hot item on holiday wish lists, but buying one for a child isn't necessarily an easy decision.
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Tablets are a hot item on holiday wish lists, but buying one for a child isn't necessarily an easy decision.
A Klout score measures how influential a person is on social media.
A study from the National Sleep Foundation found nearly 3 in 10 women say they take sleep aids at least a few nights a week.
Convenience is the biggest draw of the cloud. Save the file on one device and it's available on any computer, anywhere in the world.
Technology is taking us to the next level, allowing us to skip the plastic altogether and putting the value of a gift card right on someone's smart phone.
A series of studies suggests there are some simple things you can do to help boost your brain power and your memory.
If you're looking to stretch your beauty budget one of the easiest ways is to use makeup that multitasks.
Some parents are seeing the benefits of letting kids work things out for themselves.
As the economy slowly begins to turn around, the trend of self-gifting is on the rise again.
When you are a kid on Christmas morning, it's all about volume. But when you are a parent, it's about trying to balance a happy holiday with a reasonable budget.
For many women, it can be a dreaded shopping experience: the hunt for the perfect pair of jeans. Now, some women are getting their jeans by throwing a party. Say what?
Getting wisdom teeth removed has always been one of those things you just get done, but now some dentists are questioning that approach.
Experts say between commuting, work, and computer and TV time, we spend up to 15 hours a day sitting.
According to the Department of Public Health, the average age of first time moms in Massachusetts is 27.7, the highest in the country.
Laurie Schacht is the Insider Toy Mom and she specializes in picking out the best toys of the season.
Lexington-based Store-A-Tooth preserves dental stem cells that could one day be used to treat a number of serious diseases.
The holiday season typically arrives with a lot of cheer and a very long to-do list. But there is help to keep everything organized, you just have to pick the right apps!
Patients and doctors say sclerotherapy is a life changing procedure.
It seems every retailer has a ploy to get your money, by saving you money.
Banking customers fed up with high fees and complicated rules have said they've had enough. Many are leaving big national banks for small community institutions.
A trip to the grocery store is costing us all more these days and a big reason for the jump in prices is meat.
Scammers are constantly cruising social media sites hunting for access to your money and your personal information.
Borrowing money is tougher now than it used to be, and that means many people need someone to cosign a loan for them.
Parents are turning to new mobile monitoring software which allows parents to set Internet controls for almost any portable device.
You've heard the saying before: It's not what you know, but who you know.
Residents and crews in coastal areas of Massachusetts are preparing early as a potential nor'easter threatens to bring strong winds, heavy rain, and possible damage.
Conor Healy's powered wheelchair is his lifeline. When it broke, his family tried for months to get it fixed. So they reached out to Call for Action for help.
A crash that damaged a bridge between Boston and Cambridge is being investigated as a hit-and-run.
A third man has been arrested in connection with the murder of an off-duty Cambridge, Massachusetts, Department of Public Works employee on the Fourth of July.
MIT took the top spot in U.S News 2027 ranking of the best colleges, ending Princeton University's 15-year run at No. 1.
There's a potential nor'easter in the Boston area weather forecast for this weekend.
Gov. Maura Healey is filing legislation to suspend the gas tax in Massachusetts for two months.
A third man has been arrested in connection with the murder of an off-duty Cambridge, Massachusetts, Department of Public Works employee on the Fourth of July.
A crash that damaged a bridge between Boston and Cambridge is being investigated as a hit-and-run.
Residents and crews in coastal areas of Massachusetts are preparing early as a potential nor'easter threatens to bring strong winds, heavy rain, and possible damage.
Last year, insurance companies in Massachusetts said they would stop covering GLP-1s when used specifically for weight loss.
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.
Conor Healy's powered wheelchair is his lifeline. When it broke, his family tried for months to get it fixed. So they reached out to Call for Action for help.
A former FAA special agent says the 9/11 attacks never should have happened because the government was aware of the vulnerabilities.
According to I-Team sources, a Massachusetts State Police trooper allegedly targeted his former girlfriend with racist messages after she began dating a man of color.
Massachusetts State Police have opened an internal affairs investigation after an alleged sexual assault at the department's Oak Bluffs barracks, the WBZ-TV I-Team has learned.
After a man sold his pickup truck on eBay he said the company held onto half his money - nearly $12,000. Here's how it was resolved.
Jon Keller said it's a mistake to think that young people will automatically gravitate to a younger candidate in Massachusetts.
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.
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 Boston Red Sox officially named Chad Tracy as the 49th manager in franchise history and picked up two more options on Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow's contract.
The New England Patriots' defense smothered Aaron Rodgers on the way to a 20-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.
The Red Sox were 32-46 and 15 1/2 games back in the AL East race on June 24. They have since gone 52-25 and will be in the playoffs.
Despite the loss, the Boston Red Sox secured a playoff berth when the Houston Astros lost to the Atlanta Braves.
Betting platforms FanDuel and DraftKings say tools are there to help addicted gamblers slow down.
A two-headed turtle on Cape Cod has veterinarians seeing double.
Video of a "birdnado" shows thousands of tree swallows preparing to migrate south in Newburyport, Massachusetts.
A magazine borrowed from the Concord Public Library in New Hampshire 132 years ago has finally been returned.
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.