Pet Toys Go High Tech
What do you get the pet that has everything? From iPhone apps to eco-friendly beds, there's some more advanced options beyond a rawhide bone or catnip mouse.
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What do you get the pet that has everything? From iPhone apps to eco-friendly beds, there's some more advanced options beyond a rawhide bone or catnip mouse.
Brian Stuart of Jamaica Plain created a Twitter hash tag called #ThingsFatPeopleAreTold to give overweight people a place to vent about the things that are said them.
Doctors believe "Smart phone squint" can lead to eye strain and dry eyes, as well as those fine lines and wrinkles.
With many travelers looking for ways to have fun without spending a fortune, vacation deals may be harder to come by.
Every time a debit card is used to buy something, the retailer is charged a fee. It might be pennies on a cup of coffee, but it adds up to billions of dollars for the banks.
Many people are sharing their diet success tips on a Facebook page.
For many women, the start of summer means one of the year's most dreaded chores, bathing suit shopping. But a new line of swimsuits may ease that anxiety.
More women are getting involved in family finances, but research shows they may not know where to begin. Women lag behind men when it comes to investing.
You may be able to get relief without pain medication or a trip to the doctor. Believe it or not, there's an app for that.
Angel Conde was the first man on the scene on Union Street in West Springfield after a three-story home collapsed during a tornado on Wednesday.
Just as Paula Ebben was about to go on air from West Springfield on Friday, a tree fell very close to where she was standing.
As people in central and western Massachusetts return to their homes after tornadoes steamed through, the state is reminding them to keep some things in mind.
The intent of the credit card reform law is pretty clear. It is supposed to protect consumers from getting taken advantage of by big banks.
Back in 1981, the 401k as we know it was born when Ted Benna allowed his employees to make pre-tax contributions to their retirement accounts.
More unmarried couples are now drawing up agreements similar to prenups to protect themselves if their relationship comes to an end.
We all know that second-hand smoke is bad for us. Now some doctors believe the same may be true for second-hand stress.
Each spring the editors of Self Magazine put their readers to work testing out their favorites. The results are then published in the magazine.
The price of silver has moved around a lot lately. How much should you sell your silver for?
We hear a lot about dangers on the Internet, but there is also a lot of good going on, as more and more websites are starting up with the goal of using social media to help others.
Some consumers who have gift receipts from the nation's largest retailer say Wal-Mart is shortchanging them.
We know our face can reveal our moods, but doctors say it can also tell them a lot about our health.
A couple of locals each claim errors by Expedia cost them $800.
Many people now have what's called an "Office Spouse." This is an extremely close co-worker of the opposite sex.
Point, shoot, and make money. All you need is your smart phone to save money on things you buy everyday, like buying a bagel or a cup of coffee.
Lori Rimkus dreamed of motherhood but after several unsuccessful pregnancies, she needed to clear her head.
The Cleveland Guardians maintained their slim first-place lead in the AL Central with a 3-2 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday night.
A Dorchester man says he is being charged with a crime after he says he defended a woman on an MBTA bus who was being harassed by a man with a knife.
The Powder Point Bridge is beloved in Duxbury, Massachusetts. The cost to replace it ranges from $20 million to $172 million.
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.
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 Dorchester man says he is being charged with a crime after he says he defended a woman on an MBTA bus who was being harassed by a man with a knife.
The Powder Point Bridge is beloved in Duxbury, Massachusetts. The cost to replace it ranges from $20 million to $172 million.
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 Cleveland Guardians maintained their slim first-place lead in the AL Central with a 3-2 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday night.
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.
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.