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A wait-and-watch approach would allow some men to avoid potential side effects of surgery and radiotherapy.
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A wait-and-watch approach would allow some men to avoid potential side effects of surgery and radiotherapy.
A new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine show that young, healthy people can easily transmit COVID-19 to others.
The New England Journal of Medicine published an editorial condemning the Trump administration for its response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The author's lead study, a professor at Harvard Medical School, said normal childhood behaviors are being diagnosed as ADHD because the children may act younger than their peers.
A landscaper survived a horrific accident after a nearly 3-inch nail was impaled in his eye when he accidentally hit it with a weed-whacker.
Researchers at Boston Children's Hospital found that boys and girls who identify as sexual minorities, like gay, lesbian, or bisexual, are more likely to be bullied and victimized by their peers.
Scientists have made big progress on a "bionic pancreas" to free some people with diabetes from the daily ordeal of managing their disease.
Being overweight or obese does not lead to a longer life when it comes to patients with Type 2 Diabetes.
Newer vaccines against rotavirus, a severe diarrheal disease in children, slightly raise the risk of a rare bowel problem that doomed an earlier vaccine, new studies show.
In the largest study of its kind, people who ate a daily handful of nuts were 20 percent less likely to die from any cause over a 30-year period than were those who didn't consume nuts.
"How early should obesity prevention start?" That's the name of a "perspective" in Thursday's New England Journal of Medicine.
Over 15 million children are exposed to intimate partner violence (IPV) each year, and the health consequences of this exposure are well-documented.
A new study finds that expanding Medicaid to low-income adults leads to widespread gains in coverage, access to care, improved health, and reduced mortality.
A simple, cheaper exam of just the lower part of the bowel can cut the risk of developing colon cancer or dying of the disease, a large federal study finds.
The study of 400,000 people is the largest ever done on the issue, and the results should reassure any coffee lovers who think it's a guilty pleasure that may do harm.
With so many questions about the safety of antibiotics, parents find themselves in a tough spot when their child has an ear infection. Is it best to give them drugs or hold off? Now two new studies have an answer, especially for kids three and under.
In the New England Journal of Medicine, a doctor at Mass General Hospital, reports daily doses of this targeted treatment were found to stop or reverse the growth of tumors.
Video captured by the Mount Washington Avalanche Center shows a wall of snow racing down the mountain on Christmas Eve.
Four people were found dead on Christmas in Wakefield, New Hampshire from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning, the fire marshal said.
It was a Christmas dream come true for one young basketball fan, thanks to the Boston Celtics and Make-A-Wish.
Joel Embiid popped up from a pregame fall and scored 27 points, sinking a pair of free throws with 3 seconds left to turn back Boston's final rally and lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 118-114 victory.
A fire in Acushnet, Massachusetts early on Christmas morning killed a man and woman in their 80s and injured a firefighter.
Four people were found dead on Christmas in Wakefield, New Hampshire from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning, the fire marshal said.
Video captured by the Mount Washington Avalanche Center shows a wall of snow racing down the mountain on Christmas Eve.
Crews responded Thursday to a fire at mansion in Brookline.
Missing woman Owen Kasozi, found dead in Beverly, is believed to have fallen into a freezing lake while walking her dog.
It was a Christmas dream come true for one young basketball fan, thanks to the Boston Celtics and Make-A-Wish.
Minnesota Vikings legend Randy Moss will step away from his broadcasting role at ESPN "to focus on a personal health challenge," the network announced Friday.
If beauty products are on your Christmas list this year, one Massachusetts doctor is urging you to check labels for ingredients that may be hazardous to your health.
Jon Keller says an unholy union of clever tech and cultural dreck have turned brain rot into a global plague.
Minnesota Vikings legend and NFL Hall of Famer Randy Moss said he is "battling something internal" and asked for prayers on Sunday.
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.
If you carry a credit card balance, beware. You'll be paying a lot more for those Christmas gifts due to rising interest rates.
A family visiting Boston left behind a videotape with precious memories in their rental car.
A Cape Cod woman reached out to the I-Team's Call for Action after struggling to get her health insurance provider to approve an overnight hospital stay for a major surgical procedure.
Detective Lieutenant Brian Tully was disciplined for failing to supervise investigators who sent inappropriate text messages during Karen Read's investigation.
WBZ-TV's I-Team has uncovered a third attempted land grab by thieves in Massachusetts, this time in West Yarmouth.
In a year-end interview with WBZ-TV, Gov. Maura Healey had a message for the handful of Massachusetts communities that designate themselves as "sanctuary" cities for immigrants: "We are not a sanctuary state."
How do you keep political drama from poisoning important relationships during the holidays?
Consumers haggle over the price of big-ticket items like homes and cars. So should they also bargain over the cost of college tuition?
Jon Keller says an unholy union of clever tech and cultural dreck have turned brain rot into a global plague.
Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn joined WBZ-TV this week for a one-on-one interview for Sunday's "Keller At Large."
Many stores and supermarkets in Massachusetts are open Christmas Eve but closing early.
Holiday shoppers his the malls on Saturday to get last-minute gifts and a little bit of holiday cheer.
A romance bookstore - the first in the Boston area - has opened its doors in Cambridge, giving fans of the genre the chance to revel in romantic reads.
Ocean State Job Lot announced this week it is taking over another Christmas Tree Shops location, this one in North Attleboro.
Massachusetts is getting closer to allowing pot cafes and other sites for social marijuana consumption.
Host Rachel Holt talks with their CEO about their distinct connection to Newport and what sets them apart as a "brewstillery."
Newport's Castle Hill Inn is one of the area's most coveted destinations offering visitors spectacular views, luxurious accommodations, and unique dining experiences.
Founded in 2014 with a mission of preserving, celebrating and sharing automotive history, the Audrain Automobile Museum is a must-stop destination for both car enthusiasts and Newport visitors alike.
Host Rachel Holt joins Prezza Mixologist Craig Carpenter in Boston's North End for a hot new twist on a classic cocktail that's bound to be the next big hit.
Chef Delphin Gomes joins host Rachel Holt in the test kitchen to show off his latest creations and the art of merging design with chocolate.
Joel Embiid popped up from a pregame fall and scored 27 points, sinking a pair of free throws with 3 seconds left to turn back Boston's final rally and lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 118-114 victory.
Boston's late comeback fell just short as they fell to the Orlando Magic, 108-104.
Elias Lindholm scored with 6:19 left to break a third-period tie, and the Boston Bruins killed a five-minute penalty without allowing a shot on goal on Monday night.
New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson has a fumbling issue. Again.
The Boston Red Sox have added another veteran arm to their rotation, signing two-time World Series champion Walker Buehler to a one-year contract.
Centuries-old angels have been uncovered at the Old North Church in Boston, made famous by Paul Revere's midnight ride.
A dog trainer in Massachusetts managed to create the perfect "dog nativity scene" that's going viral on social media.
Good Samaritans came to the rescue of a 20-year-old blind cat who was seen floating on a piece of ice in Westford.
The Mount Washington Observatory shared photos of staff members hanging ten on "rime ice" formations.
A unique ATM tree in Greenfield, Massachusetts was hit by thieves in a heist.