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Two new studies say that people who smoke marijuana have a higher risk of heart attack.
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Two new studies say that people who smoke marijuana have a higher risk of heart attack.
Dr. Mallika Marshall discusses how chest wall pain caused by persistent coughing can be mistaken as a heart attack or blood clot.
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Erythritol, a sugar substitute commonly used in reduced-sugar products, may increase risk for negative cardiovascular events such as heart attack and stroke, according to new research.
A recent study from the American Psychiatric Association shows lonely older adults are at greater risk of experiencing a stroke.
A new study from JAMA Cardiology finds that extreme heat from climate change poses higher risks to heart health.
Big sporting events are fun for most but for others, the stress can take a toll on their health. Dr. Mallika Marshall shares how to manage health and stress during these games.
A new observational study, meaning it does not prove causation, found xylitol, a common sugar substitute, may increase the risk of heart attack and stroke.
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook shares heart health tips for women on National Wear Red Day.
With our first snow storm just days away you may be pulling out those plows shovels and snow blowers but doctors at Mass General are warning neighbors that winter weather work may come with serious health risks.
Would you know if you were having a heart attack? According to a new study reported in JAMA Network Open, there's a good chance you might not.
Some good news for nap fanatics -- a new study has found that a daytime nap taken once or twice a week could lower the risk of heart attacks or strokes.
Where you live may influence the quality of healthcare you get after a heart attack, according to a new study.
Drinking two or more of any kind of artificially sweetened drinks a day is linked to the increased health risks.
Christmas is the happiest time of the year for many people, but for some it could be the most dangerous.
Medical researchers have unveiled an online tool designed to calculate a person's risk level for heart attack or stroke.
The number of women who suffer from a heart attack while pregnant or soon after giving birth is on the rise.
Throughout Monday's marathon, Jim Green felt nauseous but he carried on.
Stress and heart attacks have long been linked, but researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital may now know exactly why.
Middleton firefighters rushed to save the life of their chief who was in cardiac arrest following a heart attack.
Heart attacks in women may have different causes and symptoms, and some risk factors may be even more dangerous in women than men.
An off-duty Norwood Police officer helped save a man who suffered a heart attack while playing hockey in Quincy Thursday night.
A Boy Scout leader leading a troop from Maryland on a hike in the White Mountains died of an apparent heart attack Sunday.
Pete Sweeney was saved by a special defibrillator vest after suffering sudden cardiac arrest while watching a Bruins game.
Experts from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center offer 10 Tips to Heart Health.
Watch live as Karen Read's second trial starts today with opening statements in the Massachusetts murder case.
Judge Beverly Cannone is in charge of Karen Read's high-profile Massachusetts trial for a second straight year.
A man was arrested late Monday night after police said he took off from an apartment in Boston, where a woman was found dead.
Around 32,000 people ran the Boston Marathon on Monday, but the race is much more than just miles. It's about the people and why they are running.
A new play, "What You Are Now," about a Cambodian family will soon open in Lowell, the city with the second-largest Cambodian population in the United States.
Opening statements were presented at Karen Read's second trial Tuesday morning.
There are dozens of witnesses scheduled to testify at Karen Read's second trial. which starts Tuesday.
Karen Read is on trial for a second time in Massachusetts for the death of her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe.
Judge Beverly Cannone is in charge of Karen Read's high-profile Massachusetts trial for a second straight year.
Harvard President Alan Garber said the university is suing the Trump administration over freezing federal funding.
Surgeons at Mass Eye and Ear have found a creative way to make their skin cancer patients look good as new.
Is fluoride actually good or bad for you? Dr. Mallika Marshall answers common questions about fluoride.
Tufts University researchers are looking at ways to reduce racial disparities in maternal health care.
Tony's Chocolonely is recalling some products after consumers reported finding "small stones" in the chocolate bars.
An experimental Alzheimer's treatment from Boston researchers may be able to treat both dementia and depression symptoms.
A man in Revere, Massachusetts spent thousands of dollars on a new refrigerator, but he says the door was defective.
Despite paying her insurance company $125,000 in premiums, a 92-year-old's claim was initially denied.
The I-Team has learned the department installed new technology in 233 of its cruisers that is designed to prevent collisions.
The FBI's Boston office is issuing a warning after a series of I-Team investigations into stolen land scams.
The hood of a Stoneham woman's 2015 Nissan Altima flew open while she was driving on Route 93.
Mike Kennealy told WBZ-TV he's focused on the future of the state and not on President Donald Trump's policies.
A new poll from UMass Amherst shows the toll President Trump's policies have taken on public opinion of his administration.
A professor from Babson College said the Massachusetts economy could be looking at hard times ahead.
"We are heading in a dangerous direction," said Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell.
President Trump will announce new tariffs on U.S. trading partners Wednesday. Massachusetts will be hit hard, according to the governor.
The Easter Sunday holiday means some grocery stores and retailers are closed today in Massachusetts, while others are open.
Edaville in Carver, Massachusetts will continue its Christmas and holiday lights tradition as King Richard's Faire moves in.
Vanson has manufactured leather goods in Massachusetts for over 50 years and the company sells their products around the world.
Ford Motor Company announced a promotion to give all customers their employee discount.
The Ground Round has started serving customers again in Shrewsbury.
The Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art in Hartford features roughly 50,000 works of art spanning over 5,000 years.
Chef Megan Vaughan shows how to prepare a steakhouse quality meal right from your own kitchen.
Rachel Holt heads to New Hampshire to visit the owner of an architectural salvage company, Nor'east Architectural Antiques.
Known for his handcrafted wooden signs, Paul Kukstis has carved a name for himself around Scituate Harbor.
Host Rachel Holt talks with their CEO about their distinct connection to Newport and what sets them apart as a "brewstillery."
Walker Buehler gave up one run over seven innings and the Red Sox went on to beat the White Sox at Fenway Park on Patriots' Day.
Andrew Vaughn hit a two-run homer, pinch-hitter Edgar Quero added a go-ahead, two-run single and the Chicago White Sox snapped a six-game losing streak with an 8-4 victory over the Boston Red Sox Sunday, ending their worst road start in team history.
Derrick White scored 30 points, Jayson Tatum had 17 points and finished the game after a scary late fall, and the Boston Celtics beat the Orlando Magic 103-86 in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series Sunday.
Ignatius Ganago had a goal and an assist to lead the New England Revolution to a 2-0 victory over New York City FC on Saturday night.
Triston Casas hit a bases-loaded single off the Green Monster to drive in the winning run with one out in the 10th inning on Saturday, lifting the Boston Red Sox to a 4-3 victory over the Chicago White Sox.
The New England Aquarium says there was an "extremely unusual sighting" of right whales in the Bahamas.
Crews snapped a photo of a rare weather phenomenon known as a "snow devil" on New Hampshire's Mount Washington.
Video captured what it looks like for Mount Washington crews to do their jobs in the face of 100 mph winds.
At the Broomstones Curling Club in Wayland, people of all ages are bonded through the increasingly popular sport.
A UMass student who was initially denied a $10,000 prize after making a half-court shot will be getting the money after all.