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.
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.
Some World Cup fans are running into a last minute problem getting into the United States.
Maine Democrat Graham Platner is seeking to make the nomination official to take on Republican Sen. Susan Collins in November.
Timothy Scalisi is charged with manslaughter after an alleged road rage incident turned deadly in Waltham.
The school says the graffiti could be a reaction to a book eighth grade students are currently reading.
There's a smelly situation on the beach in Provincetown, Massachusetts after thousands of squid washed up on shore
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.