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      Many popular diet sodas, light gelatins and sugar-free gums contain the artificial sweetener.
 
                                                  
      Researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital found that cells from people with blood type A are more likely to get infected than those of people with type O.
 
                                                  
      Many people can't start the day without a cup of coffee, but the mere act of drinking it may be providing the mental boost we seek.
 
                                                  
      The Department of Health and Human Services recommends at least 150 minutes a week of moderate-intensity aerobic activity.
 
                                                  
      About 16 million Americans, more women than men, suffer from dry eye.
 
                                                  
      Some experts say given its low cost and general safety, this could be offered by doctors as an option to couples trying to conceive now.
 
                                                  
      The popular weight loss drugs, Ozempic and Wegovy, are given as a weekly injection but recent data found their active ingredient may also be effective when taken in pill form.
 
                                                  
      Drugmaker Novo Nordisk plans to ask the FDA to OK the weight-loss tablets later this year. Two new studies show significant success with them.
 
                                                  
      If you're planning a trip overseas, double-check your vaccine status for measles.
 
                                                  
      When you go to your doctor's office, chances are they will calculate your BMI but a prominent medical organization says the simple calculation is racially biased.
 
                                                  
      What do you do when you receive a higher than expected medical bill? An expert weighs in.
 
                                                  
      Broad spectrum sunscreens protect from both UVA and UVB radiation.
 
                                                  
      Loneliness is not only bad for mental health, but it can be deadly.
 
                                                  
      An experimental treatment for hair loss has shown promise in mice.
 
                                                  
      A new study finds napping daily can help slow the process of brain shrinkage.
 
                                                  
      A federal judge on Friday said the Trump administration is required by law to use contingency funds to pay at least partial SNAP benefits during the shutdown.
 
                                                  
      Mayor Michelle Wu announced a new partnership between the Boston Foundation and the city to help with the SNAP benefits crisis.
 
                                                  
      Massachusetts is working to shore up food banks as funding for SNAP benefits is set to lapse.
 
                                                  
      There's good news and bad news in the Halloween weather forecast.
 
                                                  
      Some cities and towns in Massachusetts have shared recommended trick-or-treat hours this Halloween.
 
                                                  
      Amy Cohen is running the New York City Marathon despite living with the painful effects of sickle cell disease.
 
                                                  
      Surgeons at Massachusetts General Hospital have removed a pig kidney from a New Hampshire man 271 days after the innovative transplant.
 
                                                  
      With two-year waiting lists for a primary care physician, Mass General Brigham is using AI to bridge the gap.
 
                                                  
      A new study finds that simply having a HEPA air purifier in the classroom may not be enough to keep students safe from respiratory illnesses.
 
                                                  
      Health officials in Massachusetts are recommending that all adults in the state receive the COVID vaccine.
 
                                                  
      Customers have been telling the I-Team that the service has not been as advertised with delays and equipment problems.
 
                                                  
      Advocates for Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital in Canton say the state is failing to keep its promise to keep the facility open.
 
                                                  
      Michael Proctor, the disgraced lead investigator in Karen Read's high-profile case, has dropped his appeal to the Civil Service Commission and is no longer seeking to get his job back with Massachusetts State Police.
 
                                                  
      A Mansfield woman reached out to the I-Team's Call for Action after a package of meaningful T-shirts from her daughter's younger years ended up in limbo.
 
                                                  
      A troubling clause in assisted living home leases is costing Massachusetts families thousands. The facilities use landlord-tenant contracts, which require a thirty-day notice in writing to end the lease, even after their loved one passes away.
 
                                                  
      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 "Spirit Christmas" chain is moving into some closed big box stores in New England.
 
                                                  
      Boston-based brewer Sam Adams has released a new beer that's so strong it can't be sold in 15 states, including New Hampshire.
 
                                                  
      The Fresh Market on Route 9 in Framingham is set to close less than a year after it opened.
 
                                                  
      Big changes are envisioned for the 75-year-old Kowloon restaurant property off Route 1 in Saugus.
 
                                                  
      An expert points to three main factors and explains why the Black women unemployment rate is a warning sign.
 
                                                  
      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.
 
                                                  
      Marat Khusnutdinov scored 2:07 into overtime and the Boston Bruins beat the Buffalo Sabres 4-3 on Thursday night.
 
                                                  
      Jaylen Brown scored 30 points and the Boston Celtics beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 125-105 on Wednesday night.
 
                                                  
      Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown addressed the viral clips of him leaving hair dye on opposing players in recent games.
 
                                                  
      David Pastrnak had a goal and an assist to help the Boston Bruins rally for a 5-2 victory over the New York Islanders on Tuesday night.
 
                                                  
      The San Francisco 49ers agreed to a trade with the New England Patriots for Keion White.
 
                                                  
      A Massachusetts lottery winner is sharing the wealth with his son.
 
                                                  
      The roughtail stingray can grow up to 8 feet wide and weigh close to 800 pounds.
 
                                                  
      A special type of camera captured clear video of a great white shark looking for food off the coast of New England.
 
                                                  
      A horse is recovering after a "challenging" rescue from an overturned trailer in Charlton.
 
                                                  
      A pair of humpback whales leaping out of the water gave two fishermen a scare off the coast of New Hampshire.