Scanning for breast cancer can also detect heart disease, doctors say
A woman says her mammogram saved her life, detecting breast arterial calcification which lead to heart surgery. Michael George reports from New York.
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A woman says her mammogram saved her life, detecting breast arterial calcification which lead to heart surgery. Michael George reports from New York.
Dr. Mallika Marshall has more on both stories in this edition of Healthwatch.
According to the New York Times, a greater number of older women are seeking treatment for eating disorders, including bulimia, binge eating disorder, and anorexia. Many have struggled with eating disorders since childhood, but some are newly diagnosed during menopause, when women experience another period of hormonal flux and changes in their bodies.
Researchers at the University of Sydney assessed the oral health of women and found that those with the poorest oral health were more likely to suffer from migraines and body pain.
A new study by a team in Canada found that people with more menopausal symptoms, like hot flashes, night sweats, disordered sleep, and mood swings may be more likely to experience cognitive and mild behavioral impairments that could indicate a higher risk of dementia.
In a letter to the editor published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, researchers at Texas A&M reported that popular weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic may be associated with new-onset acne, especially in women.
Researchers looked at breast cancer in young women over 20 years and found that rates increased more than 0.5% per year in 21 states, while remaining stable or decreasing in other states.
Doctors in Massachusetts said they feel unsettled as pages of health information on the CDC's website pertaining to reproductive, LGBTQ+, gender and racial health have all been taken down in the past few days, though some have returned.
Doctors in Massachusetts said they feel unsettled as pages of health information on the CDC's website pertaining to reproductive, LGBTQ+, gender and racial health have all been taken down in the past few days, though some have returned. WBZ-TV's Laura Haefeli reports.
Researchers surveyed nearly 300 women and discovered a variety of barriers for women: feeling judged about their appearance or performance by others; self-criticism about their clothes or abilities; feeling harassed and receiving unsolicited comments from men; having to fight for space, and not being taken seriously.
According to the American Cancer Society’s latest cancer report, deaths from cancer have declined 34% over the past three decades, but deaths from certain cancers have risen including oral, pancreatic, uterine, and liver cancers.
The goal is to get more people screened with more privacy and less discomfort. Patients can still request a traditional pap test performed by their doctor.
A team at the University of Sydney found that an average of four minutes of what they call "incidental" vigorous physical activity a day could cut the risk of heart disease by half in middle-aged women who don't formally exercise.
A new program in Boston is trying to improve the labor and delivery experience for expectant Black mothers and mothers of color, who often find their voices aren't always heard by hospital staff.
Many conditions can cause breast pain, including breastfeeding, hormonal changes during menstruation, medications, cysts, trauma, an ill-fitting bra, inflammation of the chest wall underlying the breast, and infection.
Nearly 75% of women who receive chemotherapy for breast cancer report problems with memory and concentration.
Maternal mortality is on the rise in the U.S and a leading cause is pregnancy-induced hypertension, or high blood pressure.
Maternal mortality is on the rise in the U.S and a leading cause is pregnancy-induced hypertension, or high blood pressure.
There's more scientific proof that there is such a thing as "pregnancy brain."
There's more scientific proof that there is such a thing as "pregnancy brain."
Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering your latest health questions.
Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering your latest health questions, including how to seek treatment for perimenopause.
A new report uncovered a disturbing racial disparity when it comes to C-sections, with doctors being more likely to perform them on Black mothers.
A new report uncovered a disturbing racial disparity when it comes to C-sections, with doctors being more likely to perform them on Black mothers. WBZ-TV's Dr. Mallika Marshall reports.
A new study finds that women who receive a false positive result on a screening mammogram are often lost to follow-up.
A Massachusetts native will be the new head of the Walt Disney Company.
The Lombardi Trophy-shaped confetti that rains down at football's biggest game got its start at a Central Massachusetts company.
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel met with reporters in California ahead of Super Bowl LX.
Ice may have damaged a gas line, causing a Nashua, New Hampshire explosion. Now the fire department is issuing a warning about ice on roofs.
Four Massachusetts residents are accused of using stolen identities in a SNAP and unemployment benefits fraud scheme worth over $1 million.
Four Massachusetts residents are accused of using stolen identities in a SNAP and unemployment benefits fraud scheme worth over $1 million.
Ice may have damaged a gas line, causing a Nashua, New Hampshire explosion. Now the fire department is issuing a warning about ice on roofs.
Roof cleaning companies in Massachusetts are working overtime to remove ice dams from homes. Here's what to do if you have one.
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel met with reporters in California ahead of Super Bowl LX.
Tom Brady is not taking sides in Super Bowl LX between his former team, the Patriots, and the Seahawks.
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.
Fewer people in Massachusetts are getting their seasonal flu and COVID vaccinations as the number of respiratory infections in the state continues to rise.
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.
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.
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.
Panera, Zipcar and Thermo Fisher are all closing facilities or offices in Massachusetts.
Cape Cod potato chips will no longer be made on Cape Cod as of this spring.
Time Out Market Boston, a food hall that opened in the Fenway neighborhood in 2019, won't be closing after all.
The 2026 semifinalists for the James Beard Award are out, and several Massachusetts restaurants, bars and chefs made the list.
Boston's Time Out Market, a Fenway food hall that opened less than seven years ago, is now set to close.
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.
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel met with reporters in California ahead of Super Bowl LX.
Tom Brady is not taking sides in Super Bowl LX between his former team, the Patriots, and the Seahawks.
Robert Kraft will not be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame this year, according to an ESPN report on Tuesday.
Maybe the game itself will live up to the hype, because Super Bowl Opening Night was calmer than usual.
Here's a look at what the Patriots have ahead of them during Super Bowl week in the Bay Area.
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.
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.