Gummy fruit snacks not the most nutritious for children, UMass study says
If you want to put a health fruit snack in your child's lunch bag, researchers from UMass Amherst say to stay away from fruit gummies.
Study finds sweetened drinks could be bad for your heart
A new study finds that drinking sweetened beverages could be bad for your heart.
Can doing daily affirmations improve your mental health?
Could doing daily affirmations boost your mental health? A new study out of California says yes.
People who spend time on social media are more likely to get plastic surgery
A study out of Boston University found that people who spend more time on social media are more likely to undergo cosmetic procedures.
Vaping doubles risk of headaches in teens, study finds
A team of researchers found that daily vaping doubled the risk of frequent headaches in teens.
2 studies look at the additional health benefits of stretching
Two studies have found that there's more health benefits associated with stretching than originally thought.
I'm over 65. When should I get my next COVID booster?
Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering your questions on when those over 65 should get their next COVID booster.
Boston doctor wants more screening for rare genetic conditions in newborns
A doctor at Mass General Brigham is calling for more screening for genetic conditions in newborn babies.
Should schools be concerned about "water warts?"
Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering your questions about whether or not molluscum contagiosum should be concern for school districts.
Eating a plant based diet could reduce snoring, study finds
Well it depends on what kind of plant-based diet we're talking about.
Is norovirus on the rise in New England?
Cases of the "stomach bug" are on the rise in the U.S. and it's hitting the Northeast especially hard.
How do you get Paxlovid if you test positive and can't see a doctor?
Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering your questions on where you can get a Paxlovid prescription if you test positive and are unable to see a doctor.
Study says some cognitive skills in the elderly improve with time
According to an article in STAT News, there is some data to suggest that in many ways, we get wiser as we get older.
Annual breast cancer screening beginning at age 40 could save lives
There is more evidence that annual breast cancer screening beginning at age 40 saves lives.
Does Paxlovid work for COVID? Dr. Mallika Marshall answers your questions
Even if you get rebound COVID after taking Paxlovid, Dr. Mallika Marshal says the medication definitely works.