New study links loneliness to greater stroke risk in older people
A recent study from the American Psychiatric Association shows lonely older adults are at greater risk of experiencing a stroke.
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A recent study from the American Psychiatric Association shows lonely older adults are at greater risk of experiencing a stroke.
"Beyond Words" will be at the Central Square Theater in Cambridge until April 14.
It's Boston Calling weekend. From the lineup, to parking, to the bag policy, here is everything you need to know about the three-day festival at the Harvard Athletic Complex.
13 Harvard seniors will not receive their degrees during Thursday's commencement as they are "not in good standing" because of their involvement with the encampment. Chris Tanaka has Thursday's top stories.
Harvard will hold its commencement Thursday, but 13 students who took part in a pro-Palestinian encampment won't be getting their degrees. WBZ TV's Jordyn Jagolinzer reports.
Harvard students say several people were prevented from graduating after being placed on probation.
Harvard Yard will remain closed until Friday in anticipation of pro-Palestinian protests as Emerson, MIT, and Tufts students set up camps in solidarity with Columbia University protests. Paula Ebben has Monday's top stories.
Harvard did not do well on the Anti-Defamation League's first "Campus Antisemitism Report Card." WBZ TV's Kate Merrill reports.
Other Ivy League universities reported an increase in applications this year, including Yale and Columbia.
The book contains a handwritten note by its first owner saying, "a book about the human soul deserved to have a human covering."
Harvard announced that they will not require students to submit test scores through 2030, despite Yale reinstating the policy.
Traffic was snarled for hours after the crash.
Students at MIT and Harvard are making CPR training more inclusive to women and creating a better learning environment.
Citadel CEO Ken Griffin said he wants top colleges to stop focusing on issues like diversity and refocus on "educating American children."
After 30 years of leading the Harvard football team to winning records and Ivy League titles, head coach Tim Murphy has called it a career.
Claudine Gay said she resigned as Harvard president to "deny demagogues the opportunity" to use her in their campaign to undermine the university's mission.
Snaphat, TikTok, Youtube and others generated billions in profits last year from advertising targeting young users, a Harvard study shows.
High-end consultants are helping the children of wealthy families polish their applications — and the work begins in middle school.
Ivy League colleges built massive endowments partly through alumni donations. Some gifts have come under threat amid turmoil over antisemitism.
WBZ TV's Louisa Moller reports.
WBZ TV's Courtney Cole reports.
Weekend weather; Procession for fallen officer; DUI charges in crash; Airplane banner investigation
The Anti-Defamation League is investigating after a plane carrying a banner that read "Harvard hates Jews" was seen flying over several college campuses.
Colleges and universities have been criticized for their handling of antisemitic incidents since the Oct. 7 terrorist attack by Hamas on Israel.
Researchers at Harvard have found that the common germ may be the cause of the nagging itch associated with eczema.
NORAD, the North American Aerospace Defense Command, tracks Santa's Christmas Eve flight around the world each year. Follow a live map of the tracker here.
Nathan is a talented young artist who loves to draw and color.
Many businesses adjust their hours on Christmas Eve, so it's best to plan ahead if you need to do any last-minute shopping.
A "heavily intoxicated" teenage hiker and his friend had to be rescued from New Hampshire's Mount Monadnock, law enforcement officials say.
The Montreal Canadiens ran away from the Boston Bruins 6-2 on Tuesday night.
Two people are dead after a multi-car crash near a popular restaurant in Watertown.
Many businesses adjust their hours on Christmas Eve, so it's best to plan ahead if you need to do any last-minute shopping.
Circle Furniture appears to have suddenly closed all of its stores right before Christmas.
NORAD, the North American Aerospace Defense Command, tracks Santa's Christmas Eve flight around the world each year. Follow a live map of the tracker here.
A Salem, Massachusetts man appeared in court after police say he was purchasing materials that could be used to make homemade bombs.
Flu is on the rise in Massachusetts, just as people are starting to gather for the holidays.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
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.
Eight states have laws making police body cameras mandatory. Massachusetts isn't one of them.
A Massachusetts family got stuck with a bill for a damaged tire on their rental car, even though they bought the extra coverage.
I-Team sources say the allegations of misconduct involving Canton Police Sgt. Sean Goode stem from an investigation into former State Police Trooper Michael Proctor.
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.
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.
Circle Furniture appears to have suddenly closed all of its stores right before Christmas.
The overpowering scent of Dunkin' donuts in the air has some Haverhill residents complaining.
Ice Castles in North Woodstock, New Hampshire is opening unusually early this year.
The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission unanimously approved regulations to allow for legal marijuana use in public settings.
The model airplane and balsa wood glider company Guillow's has been headquartered in Wakefield for nearly a century.
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 Montreal Canadiens ran away from the Boston Bruins 6-2 on Tuesday night.
The Patriots had two players make the Pro Bowl roster, but they had another noteworthy snub.
The Boston Celtics rallied from a 20-point, second-half deficit for a 103-95 victory over the Indiana Pacers.
Stores in Massachusetts say they are having a hard time keeping up with demands as Patriots fans snatch up Drake Maye jerseys.
Rookie New England Patriots left tackle Will Campbell may be on injured reserve with a knee injury, but he was the star of the show at Friday night's Celtics game.
The overpowering scent of Dunkin' donuts in the air has some Haverhill residents complaining.
Alex Cornwell's display of nearly 300 Christmas inflatables is attracting visitors from around Massachusetts.
Police are looking for whoever opened fire on inflatable Christmas decorations in Bow, New Hampshire.
Birders are flocking to Scituate, Massachusetts to catch a glimpse of a tropical bird called a limpkin, which has never been spotted in New England before.
A rescue group is blaming a "dangerous" TikTok trend for a surge in skiers getting lost in the backcountry at Vermont's Stowe Mountain Resort.