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.
The Sudbury Police Department said one of their dispatchers suffered minor injuries while serving with the United States Navy during the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.
Police say Cher's son was arrested on Friday after acting belligerently at a New Hampshire private high school, of which he has no association.
Hillary Knight, Megan Keller and Jack and Quinn Hughes made a surprise appearance during "Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie's opening monologue on "SNL."
The U.S. military says three troops have been killed in the war with Iran, as President Trump says the operation is proceeding "ahead of schedule." Follow live updates.
Alina Muller and Hannah Brandt scored in a shootout and the Boston Fleet beat the Ottawa Charge 3-2 on Saturday to break a tie for the PWHL lead.
The Sudbury Police Department said one of their dispatchers suffered minor injuries while serving with the United States Navy during the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.
The U.S. military says three troops have been killed in the war with Iran, as Iranian missiles hit countries and ships across the region. Another strike killed at least eight in Israel.
Massachusetts and New Hampshire lawmakers are reacting to the United States attacks on Iran on Saturday.
Hundreds of Iranians gathered in Copley Square in Boston on Saturday to celebrate after the U.S. and Israel launched strikes against Iran.
Police say Cher's son was arrested on Friday after acting belligerently at a New Hampshire private high school, of which he has no association.
Two Massachusetts residents have been diagnosed with measles, the Department of Public Health confirmed Friday.
There's a new drug that can help early morning shift workers stay awake and alert, a study out of Boston found.
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.
The ads for the Find Mass Money website in Massachusetts make it seem easy. But one couple struggled to get their $11,000.
Four Massachusetts State Police instructors have been charged following an investigation into the 2024 death of state police recruit Enrique Delgado-Garcia.
After I-Team reports about a Foxboro woman's frustration with her GE gas range, the company has agreed to give her a refund.
It took Aaron Braun years to get more than 93,000 Dunkin' rewards points, but after a policy change he's left with a fraction of that.
In the last three years, the Better Business Bureau has received thousands of complaints about GE.
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.
The restaurants at View Boston are closing this spring.
Uno Pizzeria and Not Your Average Joe's are closing more restaurants in Massachusetts.
Kowloon is expected to draw big crowds to Revere, Massachusetts when it opens a new tiki bar.
Two more movie theater chains are closing locations in Massachusetts. Experts say megaplexes need to make major changes.
The Neiman Marcus store at Copley Place in Boston is closing, Saks Global announced.
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.
Alina Muller and Hannah Brandt scored in a shootout and the Boston Fleet beat the Ottawa Charge 3-2 on Saturday to break a tie for the PWHL lead.
The combined efforts of Travis Konecny and Dan Vladar led the Flyers to victory over the Bruins.
Jaylen Brown had 28 points, nine assists and seven rebounds and the Boston Celtics rolled past the Brooklyn Nets 148-111 on Friday night.
Viktor Arvidsson scored twice, Joonas Korpisalo made 36 saves and the Boston Bruins beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-2 on Thursday night.
Charlie McAvoy apologized for how the U.S. men's hockey team responded to a comment from President Trump about the women's team.
Cape Cod beaches are covered with chunks of ice amid an abnormally cold winter in Massachusetts.
Snowmobilers came to the rescue of a moose that was buried up to its neck in snow off a New England trail on Tuesday.
Raising Cane's claims a Boston landlord has threatened to evict one of its locations in the Back Bay because the restaurant "smells like chicken fingers."
A tegu lizard was found buried beneath the snow in Providence, Rhode Island.
A gathering of North Atlantic right whales off Massachusetts over the weekend appears to have set a new monthly record.