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A new blood test is showing promising results for helping pregnant women know if they are at risk of a premature birth.
A new study funded by the National Institutes of Health finds that eating more seafood may improve a couple's chances of getting pregnant.
U.S. birth rates declined last year for women in their teens, 20s and — surprisingly — their 30s, leading to the fewest babies in 30 years.
Pregnancies are usually divided into three trimesters, but experts say don't forget the "fourth trimester" or the three months after a woman gives birth.
According to a new study, the number of children affected by maternal alcohol use is much higher than previously thought.
Many women say that when they're pregnant they just don't feel as mentally sharp as they do when they're not pregnant, but is there really such a thing as baby brain? The answer is likely "yes".
Doctors caution that the health effects of marijuana on a fetus remain unclear.
If you're struggling to get pregnant, your sleep, or lack thereof, may be contributing.
Massachusetts lawmakers are being urged to approve a bill that would require employers to offer reasonable accommodations for pregnant or nursing workers.
U.S. women are increasingly using marijuana during pregnancy, sometimes to treat morning sickness, new reports suggest.
Pregnant women who drink diet soda every day may be more likely to have babies that develop weight issues, according to a new study.
There's evidence that taking Tylenol during pregnancy or giving it to young infants could increase a child's risk of developing asthma by age 3.
Drinking and having sex without using birth control puts a developing baby at risk, the CDC says.
It's being called "natural" IVF and offers a woman the option to have the embryos form inside her womb rather than outside.
There are more than 1,800 pregnancy apps expecting mothers can choose from.
Doctors are providing new expert advice on the best ways to treat morning sickness.
Gov. Charlie Baker says the funding will help save the lives of women and their children.
There's more evidence that women who take certain popular antidepressants may be at higher risk for having a baby with birth defects.
A new study by researchers at Brigham and Women's suggest taking antidepressants during pregnancy may not be as harmful as once thought.
A new report released Friday by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health suggests the state's teen birth rate is the lowest ever been.
A pregnancy discrimination case is in front of the Supreme Court and its outcome could affect women across the country. A former UPS worker says she was forced into taking unpaid leave when she became pregnant.
A new study links prenatal exposure to some household chemicals and a child's risk of developing asthma.
Soon there will be another option to relieve the pain of childbirth at one local hospital.
Simon & Schuster author Linda Geddes explores and debunks common baby and pregnancy myths here.
More couples are finding their dreams of having a second child are not coming true.
Maine Democrat Graham Platner is seeking to make the nomination official to take on Republican Sen. Susan Collins in November.
The school says the graffiti could be a reaction to a book eighth grade students are currently reading.
Yandy Díaz hit a leadoff homer and drove in two runs as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Boston Red Sox 3-1 on Monday night.
Some World Cup fans are running into a last minute problem getting into the United States.
A 17-year-old Boston Public Schools student took the skies on Monday, flying a plane for the first time.
Timothy Scalisi is charged with manslaughter after an alleged road rage incident turned deadly in Waltham.
Some World Cup fans are running into a last minute problem getting into the United States.
Gov. Maura Healey has signed the bill passed by the state Legislature that temporarily extends last call at bars and restaurants this summer.
Maine Democrat Graham Platner is seeking to make the nomination official to take on Republican Sen. Susan Collins in November.
The school says the graffiti could be a reaction to a book eighth grade students are currently reading.
Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia.
There was a possible measles exposure at Logan Airport in Boston last week, Massachusetts health officials say.
A new study finds that a simple blood test could predict Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms appear.
The Lone Star tick, which can cause alpha-gal syndrome, is spreading north throughout Massachusetts.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account.
The gunman who allegedly opened fire on passing cars on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 46-year-old Tyler Brown from Boston.
There have been four violent attacks in three weeks at Tewksbury Hospital and a state representative is taking the fight to Beacon Hill to give security the non-lethal equipment back.
A family is demanding answers from the Gloucester, Massachusetts school district, after learning their five-year-old son was left alone in a quiet room for nearly half an hour.
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
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.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
An Amazon employee is accused of stealing hundreds of items from a warehouse in Bridgewater, Massachusetts.
Clover Food Lab, which has about a dozen vegetarian fast-food restaurants in the Boston area, is closing.
A proposed bill would push back "last call" so Massachusetts bars could stay open until 3 a.m. for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Dover Saddlery is closing its Wellesley, Massachusetts store and preparing for more than 100 layoffs.
The "dirty soda" trend is coming to drive-thrus all over Massachusetts as Dunkin' is now serving up its own version of the viral drink.
Complete with vineyard views and seasonally inspired dining, the award-winning LaBelle Winery offers one of New England's most distinctive winery experiences.
With a carefully curated collection of artisan cheeses and specialty foods sourced from around the world, Formaggio Kitchen has been a beloved destination for food lovers for over four decades.
South Shore natives and MasterChef winners Jesse Rosenwald and Jessica Bosworth are no strangers to the kitchen.
Built and operated entirely by volunteers, Waushakum Live Steamers brings miniature steam railroading to life on a full-scale landscape.
A Newburyport native, multitalented author, potter, and chef, Dave Becker opened his first restaurant at just 24 years old.
Yandy Díaz hit a leadoff homer and drove in two runs as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Boston Red Sox 3-1 on Monday night.
Cody Bellinger's tiebreaking homer sparked a five-run eighth inning capped by Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s three-run drive, and the banged-up Yankees beat the Red Sox 6-1 on Sunday.
Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte told WBZ-TV in an exclusive interview that he will attend mandatory minicamp this week after skipping voluntary OTA sessions.
Saturday night's Red Sox-Yankees game was postponed due to rain and rescheduled.
Golden Tempo made Cherie DeVaux the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner and the second woman to train a Belmont Stakes winner.
There's a smelly situation on the beach in Provincetown, Massachusetts after thousands of squid washed up on shore
Have you ever wondered where all the fish in the New England Aquarium come from? The answer is just down the road in Quincy.
Hopkinton, Massachusetts police are investigating video of a "suspicious" person walking into the middle of a road at night in front of a car.
A Boston man says he's lucky to be alive after jumping into the Charles River to save his dog.
Little Joe the gorilla is leaving Boston after decades at the Franklin Park Zoo.