Gestational diabetes may increase risk of ADHD and autism in kids, researchers find
A team in China found that gestational diabetes increased the risk of neurodevelopmental disease in children by 28%.
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A team in China found that gestational diabetes increased the risk of neurodevelopmental disease in children by 28%.
Researchers at the University of Maryland and Harvard found that people of color are paying more for maternity care than white people.
A study finds that playing music for babies in the womb can come with added health benefits.
A new study says there is no evidence to link maternal sickness during pregnancy to autism.
A new program in Boston is trying to improve the labor and delivery experience for expectant Black mothers and mothers of color, who often find their voices aren't always heard by hospital staff.
A new program in Boston is trying to improve the labor and delivery experience for expectant Black mothers and mothers of color, who often find their voices aren't always heard by hospital staff. Dr. Mallika Marshall reports.
Researchers say the results emphasize the need to carefully examine chemical exposure during pregnancy and the potential risks to children.
Maternal mortality is on the rise in the U.S and a leading cause is pregnancy-induced hypertension, or high blood pressure.
Maternal mortality is on the rise in the U.S and a leading cause is pregnancy-induced hypertension, or high blood pressure.
There's more scientific proof that there is such a thing as "pregnancy brain."
There's more scientific proof that there is such a thing as "pregnancy brain."
A new report uncovered a disturbing racial disparity when it comes to C-sections, with doctors being more likely to perform them on Black mothers.
A new report uncovered a disturbing racial disparity when it comes to C-sections, with doctors being more likely to perform them on Black mothers. WBZ-TV's Dr. Mallika Marshall reports.
New research finds getting an epidural during labor could help reduce the risk of complications.
New CDC data shows about 680 women in the U.S. died during pregnancy or shortly after childbirth in 2023, a decline from the previous year.
A new study finds that Tylenol during pregnancy is not associated with autism or other conditions.
A new study finds that Tylenol during pregnancy is not associated with autism or intellectual disabilities.
Women have been reporting that they have become pregnant while taking GLP-1 weight loss drugs like Ozempic.
Women have been reporting that they have become pregnant while taking GLP-1 weight loss drugs like Ozempic.
Boston could open handicap parking to pregnant people under a new proposal.
Despite not living with a male companion in her tank for eight years, Charlotte the stingray ended up pregnant. But how?
A new study finds that stress levels before pregnancy could be detrimental to a woman's health.
A new study finds that stress levels before pregnancy could be detrimental to a woman's health.
Prenatal cannabis use has also been linked to low birth weight, stillbirth, preterm labor and other perinatal complications.
A new study finds babies exposed to "forever chemicals" in the womb are more likely to be overweight.
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft spoke to WBZ-TV ahead of the team's divisional round playoff game against the Houston Texans.
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel met with reporters Wednesday ahead of the team's divisional round playoff game against the Houston Texans.
Boston's Time Out Market, a Fenway food hall that opened less than seven years ago, is now set to close.
Hundreds of police officers are expected at the wake for Uxbridge officer Stephen LaPorta Wednesday, a week after he was killed in the line of duty.
John Forté, the Grammy-nominated musician known for his work with the Fugees, was found dead in his home in Massachusetts.
Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez left Sunday's game with a concussion.
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft spoke to WBZ-TV ahead of the team's divisional round playoff game against the Houston Texans.
Boston's Time Out Market, a Fenway food hall that opened less than seven years ago, is now set to close.
Hundreds of police officers are expected at the wake for Uxbridge officer Stephen LaPorta Wednesday, a week after he was killed in the line of duty.
Jose Colon, who was found guilty of killing Trooper Hanna in 1983, is now eligible for parole.
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
Flu cases are rising rapidly, especially among kids in Boston, where hospitalizations of children under five have increased 150% over the last two weeks.
Four children have died from the flu in Massachusetts so far this season, public health officials say.
Fewer people in Massachusetts are getting their seasonal flu and COVID vaccinations as the number of respiratory infections in the state continues to rise.
Flu is on the rise in Massachusetts, just as people are starting to gather for the holidays.
In the last three years, the Better Business Bureau has received thousands of complaints about GE.
A home baker from Foxboro, Massachusetts is frustrated that the pricy oven she bought from GE wasn't working properly. Attempts to fix it failed.
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.
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.
Boston's Time Out Market, a Fenway food hall that opened less than seven years ago, is now set to close.
Small businesses in Massachusetts are seeing a boom in business thanks to the playoff run by the New England Patriots.
Three Uno Pizzeria & Grill locations in Massachusetts and one in Rhode Island have closed for good.
TJ Maxx has closed its Newbury Street store in Boston less than a decade after it first opened.
Circle Furniture appears to have suddenly closed all of its stores right before Christmas.
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.
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft spoke to WBZ-TV ahead of the team's divisional round playoff game against the Houston Texans.
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel met with reporters Wednesday ahead of the team's divisional round playoff game against the Houston Texans.
Jeremy Swayman stopped 24 shots for his first shutout of the season, and the Boston Bruins beat the Detroit Red Wings 3-0 on Tuesday night.
Patriots fans weighed in on the challenge facing them as the Houston Texans come to town this weekend.
Pascal Siakam scored 21 points, and the Indiana Pacers won three straight games for the first time this season, beating the Boston Celtics 98-96 on Monday night.
A gathering of North Atlantic right whales off Massachusetts over the weekend appears to have set a new monthly record.
A rocketship on a downtown Boston roof is part of the new Winteractive 2026 public art installation.
The overpowering scent of Dunkin' donuts in the air has some Haverhill residents complaining.
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.