Sugar substitutes may increase risk of heart attack and stroke, research shows
Dr. Mallika Marshall reports.
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A recent study from the American Psychiatric Association shows lonely older adults are at greater risk of experiencing a stroke.
Dr. Mallika Marshall shares her latest findings on how loneliness in older people can have negative health effects.
A new observational study, meaning it does not prove causation, found xylitol, a common sugar substitute, may increase the risk of heart attack and stroke.
Researchers at UCLA looked at whether or not a simple blood test could one day diagnose if someone would have a stroke.
Researchers at UCLA looked at whether or not a simple blood test could one day diagnose if someone would have a stroke.
Temperatures that are too high or too low have been linked to death and disability due to stroke, researchers say.
Temperatures that are too high or too low have been linked to death and disability due to stroke, researchers say. WBZ-TV's Dr. Mallika Marshall reports.
A new study finds working in even a little physical activity can help protect your brain from stroke.
A new study finds working in even a little physical activity can help protect your brain from stroke.
The test is a simple series of questions that you can answer in a few minutes.
The test is a simple series of questions that you can answer in a few minutes.
Researchers found that adults who climbed more than five flights of stairs a day were associated with a 20% lower risk of heart disease.
New research finds that the more sleep problems people have, the greater their chances of having a stroke.
Two high school students from Massachusetts were killed in a car crash in the Florida panhandle during their spring break.
Watch live as Karen Read's second trial starts today with opening statements in the Massachusetts murder case.
Judge Beverly Cannone is in charge of Karen Read's high-profile Massachusetts trial for a second straight year.
An accused killer was arrested late Monday night after police said he took off from an apartment in Boston, where a woman was found dead.
Around 32,000 people ran the Boston Marathon on Monday, but the race is much more than just miles. It's about the people and why they are running.
Opening statements were presented at Karen Read's second trial Tuesday morning.
Two high school students from Massachusetts were killed in a car crash in the Florida panhandle during their spring break.
There are dozens of witnesses scheduled to testify at Karen Read's second trial. which starts Tuesday.
Karen Read is on trial for a second time in Massachusetts for the death of her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe.
Judge Beverly Cannone is in charge of Karen Read's high-profile Massachusetts trial for a second straight year.
Surgeons at Mass Eye and Ear have found a creative way to make their skin cancer patients look good as new.
Is fluoride actually good or bad for you? Dr. Mallika Marshall answers common questions about fluoride.
Tufts University researchers are looking at ways to reduce racial disparities in maternal health care.
Tony's Chocolonely is recalling some products after consumers reported finding "small stones" in the chocolate bars.
An experimental Alzheimer's treatment from Boston researchers may be able to treat both dementia and depression symptoms.
A man in Revere, Massachusetts spent thousands of dollars on a new refrigerator, but he says the door was defective.
Despite paying her insurance company $125,000 in premiums, a 92-year-old's claim was initially denied.
The I-Team has learned the department installed new technology in 233 of its cruisers that is designed to prevent collisions.
The FBI's Boston office is issuing a warning after a series of I-Team investigations into stolen land scams.
The hood of a Stoneham woman's 2015 Nissan Altima flew open while she was driving on Route 93.
Mike Kennealy told WBZ-TV he's focused on the future of the state and not on President Donald Trump's policies.
A new poll from UMass Amherst shows the toll President Trump's policies have taken on public opinion of his administration.
A professor from Babson College said the Massachusetts economy could be looking at hard times ahead.
"We are heading in a dangerous direction," said Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell.
President Trump will announce new tariffs on U.S. trading partners Wednesday. Massachusetts will be hit hard, according to the governor.
The Easter Sunday holiday means some grocery stores and retailers are closed today in Massachusetts, while others are open.
Edaville in Carver, Massachusetts will continue its Christmas and holiday lights tradition as King Richard's Faire moves in.
Vanson has manufactured leather goods in Massachusetts for over 50 years and the company sells their products around the world.
Ford Motor Company announced a promotion to give all customers their employee discount.
The Ground Round has started serving customers again in Shrewsbury.
The Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art in Hartford features roughly 50,000 works of art spanning over 5,000 years.
Chef Megan Vaughan shows how to prepare a steakhouse quality meal right from your own kitchen.
Rachel Holt heads to New Hampshire to visit the owner of an architectural salvage company, Nor'east Architectural Antiques.
Known for his handcrafted wooden signs, Paul Kukstis has carved a name for himself around Scituate Harbor.
Host Rachel Holt talks with their CEO about their distinct connection to Newport and what sets them apart as a "brewstillery."
Walker Buehler gave up one run over seven innings and the Red Sox went on to beat the White Sox at Fenway Park on Patriots' Day.
Andrew Vaughn hit a two-run homer, pinch-hitter Edgar Quero added a go-ahead, two-run single and the Chicago White Sox snapped a six-game losing streak with an 8-4 victory over the Boston Red Sox Sunday, ending their worst road start in team history.
Derrick White scored 30 points, Jayson Tatum had 17 points and finished the game after a scary late fall, and the Boston Celtics beat the Orlando Magic 103-86 in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series Sunday.
Ignatius Ganago had a goal and an assist to lead the New England Revolution to a 2-0 victory over New York City FC on Saturday night.
Triston Casas hit a bases-loaded single off the Green Monster to drive in the winning run with one out in the 10th inning on Saturday, lifting the Boston Red Sox to a 4-3 victory over the Chicago White Sox.
The New England Aquarium says there was an "extremely unusual sighting" of right whales in the Bahamas.
Crews snapped a photo of a rare weather phenomenon known as a "snow devil" on New Hampshire's Mount Washington.
Video captured what it looks like for Mount Washington crews to do their jobs in the face of 100 mph winds.
At the Broomstones Curling Club in Wayland, people of all ages are bonded through the increasingly popular sport.
A UMass student who was initially denied a $10,000 prize after making a half-court shot will be getting the money after all.