Flavored tobacco still available for purchase in Boston despite ban
E-cigarettes have been drawing in young people for years and new research finds teenagers who vape have higher rates of depression and anxiety.
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E-cigarettes have been drawing in young people for years and new research finds teenagers who vape have higher rates of depression and anxiety.
Massachusetts made it illegal to sell flavored tobacco products at retail stores but many stores still sell them anyway. WBZ-TV's Samantha Chaney reports.
Researchers at USC surveyed more than 7,000 California high school students and found that teens who saw cannabis and e-cigarette content on social media were more likely to start using them or to have used them in the past month.
A study of middle and high school students conducted by Florida Atlantic University found that even trivial cyberbullying, such as being excluded from a group chat, had a traumatic effect on teens, Dr. Mallika Marshall reports.
WBZ-TV's Dr. Mallika Marshall reports that universal depression screenings in teens could improve treatment at little additional cost.
Researchers at USC surveyed more than 10,000 high school students and found that while the number of teens vaping declined, about twice as many teens used nicotine pouches in 2024 than in 2023.
Last year, Boston hit a record by connecting teenagers with more than 10,000 jobs.
There may be a correlation between the amount of time parents spend on their devices and teens seeking out mature content, UCSF study finds.
A new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association found that adolescents who got adequate sleep, that’s 9 to 12 hours daily, were a third less likely to develop high blood pressure than those who didn’t.
A new study published by Epic Research found that while caffeine overdoses are rare, ER visits related to caffeine intoxication have essentially doubled in middle school and high school-aged children since 2017, with males affected three times as often as females.
Researchers at the CDC said that skipping breakfast is associated with poor mental health in teenagers.
There is concern over the newest weight loss drugs sparking eating disorders in teens.
There is concern over the newest weight loss drugs sparking eating disorders in teens.
After Meta announced it's launching Instagram for teens, one woman whose daughter died after buying drugs on social media, said the move is too little too late.
A program called Shade offers Cambridge teens a place to hang out in the summer.
A text messaging program could help teens walk away from e-cigarettes.
Researchers at Kings' College London have found more evidence that excessive smartphone use could impact a teen's mental health.
Dr. Mallika Marshall reports.
A new study shows health risks for teens associated with a late sleeping schedule.
A new study finds that drowsy driving by teens poses a serious and common public safety risk.
A special type of treatment could help teenagers who suffer from depression and it does not involve medication.
Teenagers are experiencing higher rates of depression than ever before, but a simple smartphone app could help treat a common symptom.
In the wake of a teenager's fatal shooting last week in Worcester, a nonprofit is working to give other teens in the Massachusetts city hope.
In the wake of a teenager's fatal shooting last week in Worcester, a nonprofit is working to give other teens in the Massachusetts city hope. WBZ TV's Paul Burton reports.
WBZ TV's Tiffany Chan reports.
A group of Patriots fans in Houston is getting ready to cheer on their favorite team in enemy territory this weekend.
Figure skater Maxim Naumov, whose parents were killed last year in a plane crash near Washington, D.C., is back on the ice in Massachusetts and training to live out his dream.
A Grafton, Massachusetts school bus driver was arrested and charged with kidnapping on Tuesday night.
Lottery players in Massachusetts are running out of time to claim two Powerball and Mass Cash tickets worth big money.
Drake Maye met with reporters ahead of Sunday's AFC divisional round game against the Houston Texans.
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft spoke to WBZ-TV ahead of the team's divisional round playoff game against the Houston Texans.
A Grafton school bus driver was arrested and charged with kidnapping.
Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez left Sunday's game with a concussion.
Drake Maye met with reporters ahead of Sunday's AFC divisional round 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.
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.
Drake Maye met with reporters ahead of Sunday's AFC divisional round game against the Houston Texans.
According to multiple reports, Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Ranger Suárez has signed a $130 million deal with the Red Sox.
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.
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.