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The length of maternity leave can have an impact on a baby's nutrition, according to a new study.
A new study finds that popular drugs used to treat erectile dysfunction, like Viagra, could help reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
New research finds that doing yoga could provide many more physical and mental health benefits than previously thought.
A new study finds taking a cinnamon supplement daily could help lower blood sugar in those with obesity and prediabetes.
Many vaccines require multiple doses and a new study finds which arm you get your shots in may actually make a difference.
Boston University researchers may be a step closer to diagnosing Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) in athletes while they're alive
Drug patents that relied on government funding could be taken back to lower prescription prices, but it could hurt the development of new medications.
Disease investigators have identified the source of a decade-old listeria outbreak that killed two people and sickened others in 11 states.
Ecuador's authorities allege that Carlos Aguilera, a cinnamon grinder in that country, is "the likely source" of the contaminated spices that led to the recall of WanaBana applesauce.
Researchers in the U.K. found that people who played an instrument had a stronger working memory and executive function.
A new study finds that having even a mild case of COVID-19 could cause you to lose sleep.
Kids all over social media are sharing their skincare routines, and while many of these products are harmless, dermatologists say most of the products aren't necessary and could even be dangerous.
Update from the Food and Drug Agency comes days after Philips said it would stop selling the devices in the U.S.
Many people are feeling the effects of a lack of sun and doctors said there are ways to cope with the winter blues.
A new analysis finds FOMO or "the fear of missing out" drives many people to conceal the fact that they're sick from others around them.
Market Basket went to court Thursday to ban two fired executives from company property.
Before their first game of the Little League World Series, the kids from Braintree received an encouraging message from members of the Boston Red Sox.
The man accused of shooting two people in Boston Wednesday, killing one of them, is now being held without bail.
The risk for West Nile virus is high in 10 cities and towns in Massachusetts, including Boston, public health officials say.
Falmouth health officials say an older person has contracted a rare infection from a bacteria that can cause a "flesh-eating" illness.
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 Gallup poll finds the percent of American adults who drink alcohol has dropped its lowest point in nearly a century.
Funding cuts and immigration policies may keep many international students out of Massachusetts and the United States this fall.
Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren spoke to WBZ-TV's Jon Keller about a wide range of issues on this week's "Keller at Large."
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.
Hawaiian Airlines is ending its direct flights from Boston to Honolulu this fall.
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.
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.
Payton Prichard took home Sixth Man of the Year honors last season, but could be in line for a much different -- and bigger -- role with the Boston Celtics in the 2025-26 NBA season.
Patriots quarterback Drake Maye has a lot on his shoulders, but is determined to be a leader and team captain of the New England Patriots in his second NFL season.
Before their first game of the Little League World Series, the kids from Braintree received an encouraging message from members of the Boston Red Sox.
The Houston Astros beat the Boston Red Sox 4-1 on Wednesday night.
The NBA has unanimously approved the sale of the Boston Celtics to a group led by private equity mogul Bill Chisholm in a deal that values the franchise at $6.1 billion.
Old Thom the orca was spotted in a rare killer whale sighting off Massachusetts.
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.
