Measuring a person's waist may help calculate risk of death from obesity, study says
A new study finds there may be a more accurate way to calculate a patient's risk of death from obesity, and it involves measuring a person's waist.
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A new study finds there may be a more accurate way to calculate a patient's risk of death from obesity, and it involves measuring a person's waist.
Moderna announced that its combination COVID and flu vaccine showed positive results in a late-stage trial.
The RSV vaccine by GSK was previously approved only for adults 60 and older.
A new study shows health risks for teens associated with a late sleeping schedule.
A new study shows getting more sleep can improve sleepiness and mood swings, and add feelings of happiness.
A new study finds that drowsy driving by teens poses a serious and common public safety risk.
Tainted cucumbers may be behind bacteria strain that has sickened people in 25 states and the District of Columbia.
Consumer Reports found concerning levels of lead in two popular brands of veggie puff snacks, while another brand fared better.
Recall involves Wegmans Italian Classics Uncured Pepperoni sold at regional grocery chain's stores in eight states.
A new study finds that seeing your friends face-to-face promotes greater well-being than texting them.
Researchers in Massachusetts have found that complaints of memory loss by patients or their loved ones could predict changes in the brain associated with Alzheimer's disease.
Dr. Mallika Marshall answers a viewer question about whether or not Ozempic could be used for addiction treatment in the future.
New research finds getting an epidural during labor could help reduce the risk of complications.
"I Am More," a community conversation on mental health, all began with one artist's struggle - and the outpouring of support that followed.
If you're a healthy adult, you may want to avoid fish oil supplements as they could increase the risk of heart disease.
The Tom Brady statue outside Gillette Stadium in Foxboro was unveiled Friday by the New England Patriots.
The New England Patriots unveiled a gigantic bronze statue of Tom Brady on Friday, which will forever immortalized the quarterback outside the team's Hall of Fame at Patriot Place.
Suffolk County Sheriff Steven Tompkins has been charged with extortion for his alleged dealings with a Boston-based cannabis company.
A man and woman were found shot to death inside a Raynham, Massachusetts home on Friday afternoon.
A South Boston man is slowly recovering after he was seriously injured while training for an Ironman competition. He is now looking for witnesses.
While Massachusetts is a health care leader, it's actually quite difficult to find a primary care doctor in the state.
Researchers at Harvard Medical School in Boston say that, based on a study in mice, lithium could someday help treat Alzheimer's disease.
E-cigarettes have been drawing in young people for years and new research finds teenagers who vape have higher rates of depression and anxiety.
The Eastern equine encephalitis virus, or EEE, has been identified in mosquitoes in Massachusetts for the first time in 2025.
Boston nurse practitioner Alexa Nicholls Costa wants to help couples struggling with infertility by assisting with the numerous injections that are part of in vitro fertilization.
Investigators are looking into a number of issues including the possibility that the fire was caused by smoking near an oxygen tank.
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court confirmed the conviction of a five-time drunk driver for driving with a revoked license, citing an I-Team investigation as evidence.
The last time the state of Massachusetts inspected the Gabriel House in Fall River was in October 2023, the I-Team has learned.
The father of a 40-year-old woman who died in Brookline police custody says investigators are treating her death as a homicide and is demanding answers.
Hank Brennan, the special prosecutor in Karen Read's second trial, was paid more than half a million dollars in legal fees alone.
A new poll reveals which newsmakers are popular and who isn't.
The 2024 presidential election showed neither party is "really working for the working class in a way [they] should be," said the Massachusetts AFL-CIO president.
Incumbent Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is dominating in polls, while Josh Kraft has a tough climb ahead.
Police say the man who shot and killed four people in a New York City skyscraper spent days traveling across the country to reach his target. These types of "grievance murders" are increasingly common.
It may be the dead of summer, but it was a busy week in Massachusetts politics.
Tax free weekend is coming up in Massachusetts. Here's what to know about the 2025 sales tax holiday.
Hannaford is closing one of its stores in Marlboro, Massachusetts, and another chain will be taking its place.
Home decor and furniture retailer At Home has filed for bankruptcy and announced it will close 26 stores across the country, including Massachusetts's Dedham and Shrewsbury stores.
A New Hampshire town's attempt to force a bakery to remove or alter its pastry painting is unconstitutional, a judge ruled.
A Chatham, Massachusetts restaurant has been voted the best in the country for waterfront dining.
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.
The New England Patriots opener their preseason slate with a 48-18 win over the Washington Commanders, giving Mike Vrabel a victory in his first game as head coach.
It was an up-and-down preseason opener for Patriots quarterback Drake Maye, who had a fumble and a rushing touchdown against the Commanders.
A photo gallery of the Tom Brady statue unveiling ceremony outside of Gillette Stadium.
It took TreVeyon Henderson one play into the preseason to show off his explosive potential for the New England Patriots.
Tom Brady had some jokes after his statue was unveiled in Foxboro, including a shot at the New York Jets and the team's fans.
A Worcester woman thought she had scratched a $10,000 winning lottery ticket, but it turns out that she won a whole lot more.
A Massachusetts man won $2 million playing the Powerball thanks to a very lucky mistake.
A tourist was posing for a photo in front of Sullivan's Castle Island in Boston, when a seagull swooped in and swiped her hot dog.
A Massachusetts man said the sting of the Asian needle ant left him feeling sick.
A Massachusetts man's bank account is going up after he played some lucky elevator numbers to win a big lottery prize.
