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A new study found that artificial intelligence could help scientists identify who is at risk for Parkinson's disease.
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A new study found that artificial intelligence could help scientists identify who is at risk for Parkinson's disease.
Federal health advisers said Wednesday that a decades-old birth control pill should be sold without a prescription.
The US Preventive Services Task Force says all women at average risk of breast cancer start screening at age 40 to reduce their risk of dying from the disease.
Milk was found to be even more hydrating than plain water because it contains the sugar lactose, some protein and some fat.
Most of us have only had one bivalent booster and now seniors and people with weakened immune systems are being asked to get a second one now.
Fifty-two percent of those surveyed said money has a negative impact on their mental health, causing stress, anxiety, worrisome thoughts, loss of sleep, and depression.
Harvard researchers found that people who stopped smoking before their lung cancer diagnosis were significantly better off than current smokers.
The most effective treatment is hormone therapy, but many doctors won't prescribe it. However, that may be changing.
500,000 "Pilot COVID-19 At-Home Tests" distributed to CVS and 16,000 distributed to Amazon should be thrown out.
Josie writes, "I am 56 and postmenopausal. I am having trouble losing or maintaining my weight. Intermittent fasting is no longer working. My doctor strongly urged me to use one of the new weight loss drugs. What are your thoughts?"
People are feeling more alone than ever, putting them at risk for depression and other serious health problems, and the U.S. government is taking note.
Mass General Hospital and Beth Israel Lahey Health will be ending their universal masking requirement at all their facilities starting on May 12.
A team of doctors from Brigham and Women's Hospital and Boston Children's Hospital performed groundbreaking brain surgery on a baby still in the womb.
Boston University researchers found that even moderate levels of airplane noise can interrupt a good night's sleep
People who use popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy could be at risk for losing muscle mass.
A man was medflighted to a Boston hospital after he was seriously burned when a boat went up in flames in a yard on Cape Cod.
Braintree's time at the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania has officially come to an end.
As President Donald Trump prepares for the high stakes meeting on Monday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, back home in Boston, Ukrainians don't feel optimistic.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren is criticizing President Donald Trump for promising to lower costs for Americans, a promise she said he's failed to keep.
Puppies from Shultz's Guest House were featured on this week's Pet Parade.
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.
A WBZ I-Team investigation revealed the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School leased weapon detection systems for hundreds of thousands of dollars, and found most of them are not being used very much.
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.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren is criticizing President Donald Trump for promising to lower costs for Americans, a promise she said he's failed to keep.
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.
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.
The Red Sox went into the ninth with a 3-2 lead, but Miami stormed back to earn a 5-3 win and avoid a sweep at Fenway Park.
Boston Red Sox infielder Marcelo Mayer's rookie season is over, as the team announced Sunday that he'll have season-ending surgery on his right wrist.
Braintree's time at the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania has officially come to an end.
Trevor Story hit a three-run homer, and the Boston Red Sox held off the Miami Marlins for a 7-5 victory on Saturday.
Braintree is back in the win column at the Little League World Series, beating Richmond, Texas, on Saturday to advance in the elimination bracket.
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.
