Here's how Artemis II astronauts are helping scientists learn more about our health on Earth
The astronauts are taking part in various studies to help scientists gather more information about how exposure to outer space impacts humans.
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The astronauts are taking part in various studies to help scientists gather more information about how exposure to outer space impacts humans.
Walking soccer claims to help older adults improve their health and find new friendships. WBZ-TV's Paula Ebben reports.
The Food and Drug Administration is refusing to consider Moderna's application for a new flu vaccine made with mRNA technology, the company said.
Thousands of pounds of ready-to-eat chicken products have been recalled due to potential contamination with listeria, officials say. The products were sold in 7 states.
The CDC estimated there have been at least 11 million flu cases as of December 27.
Fewer people in Massachusetts are getting their seasonal flu and COVID vaccinations as the number of respiratory infections in the state continues to rise.
Federal and state health officials are investigating 13 cases in 10 U.S. states of infant botulism linked to ByHeart Inc. baby formula products that are being recalled.
Adults with gum disease may also be more likely to have signs of brain damage. Jarred Hill reports.
A professor at Brown University said spreading information about others is a powerful cognitive tool, allowing our minds to weigh social risk.
A woman says her mammogram saved her life, detecting breast arterial calcification which lead to heart surgery. Michael George reports from New York.
Research shows early walking after spinal surgery can help people leave the hospital healthier. Stephanie Stahl reports from Philadelphia.
A new American Cancer Society report finds rates of prostate cancer increased 3% a year from 2014 to 2021. WBZ-TV's Tammy Mutasa reports.
The USDA is warning consumers not to eat certain ready-to-eat pasta meals sold at Walmart and Trader Joe's stores because they may be contaminated with listeria bacteria.
The new research from UT Health Houston found a nearly 50% reduction in severe injuries and 78% fewer deaths in children since a mandate requiring the cameras in new vehicles. Bradley Blackburn reports from New York.
According to the CDC, there are up to 12 million lice infestations a year among children between 3 and 11 years old.
Medical experts said no big clinical trials have been done on the safety or effectiveness of microdosing the drugs.
The 12-member panel voted to advise Americans to speak to their doctor if they want a COVID vaccine. Mark Strassman reports.
The committee now suggests parents wait until their children turn 4 for the MMRV vaccine, instead of when they turn 1. Jarred Hill reports.
A spokesperson for the Department of Health and Human Services said Susan Monarez's remarks have factual inaccuracies. Erica Brown reports from Washington, D.C.
A nonprofit in Cambridge is aiming to make insulin more accessible by selling vials of the drug at a fraction of the cost.
A nonprofit in Cambridge is aiming to make insulin more accessible for diabetes patients in the United States by selling vials of the drug at a fraction of the cost.
Research is currently being done in Chicago to see if the medication can help protect patients from accidental exposure. Marissa Sulek reports from Chicago.
The surgery involves removing a patient's tooth, inserting a plastic lens and then implanting the tooth into the patient's eye socket.
While Massachusetts is a health care leader, it's actually quite difficult to find a primary care doctor in the state.
While Massachusetts is a health care leader, it's actually quite difficult to find a primary care physician in the state and doctors said there's several reasons why. WBZ-TV's Samantha Chaney reports.
A mother and her three-year-old daughter were among the thousands cheering for the Boston Marathon runners on Boylston Street on Monday, but a beloved stuffed animal was lost in the crowd amid the cheering and celebration.
Morgan Geekie bounced in a shot from beyond center as part of Boston's three-goal second-period surge and the Bruins beat the Buffalo Sabres 4-2 to even their first-round playoff series at 1 on Tuesday night.
Giancarlo Stanton hit a solo homer in the second and added a two-run double as the New York Yankees extended their winning streak to four straight with a 4-0 win over the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday night.
V.J. Edgecombe had 30 points and 10 rebounds while playing through pain after taking a hard fall early in the game, Tyrese Maxey scored 29 points and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Boston Celtics 111-97 on Tuesday night to tie their playoff series at one game apiece.
Students enrolled at the Boston Conservatory at Berklee are learning the unmistakable style of Bob Fosse.
Mike Vrabel issued a brief statement Tuesday on the controversial photos taken of him and and former Athletic reporter Dianna Russini at an Arizona resort last month.
With the World Cup just over 50 days away, officials are ready to reveal plans for Boston's FIFA Fan Festival.
Sherrie Mae Plitouke, the driver charged in a crash that killed a 10-year-old girl in Webster, Massachusetts earlier this month, had been arrested about a week before the crash.
There have been four violent attacks in three weeks at Tewksbury Hospital and a state representative is taking the fight to Beacon Hill to give security the non-lethal equipment back.
Seventeen people were charged in connection with a massive street takeover in Randolph, Massachusetts, police announced on Tuesday.
The Lone Star tick, which can cause alpha-gal syndrome, is spreading north throughout Massachusetts.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Two Massachusetts residents have been diagnosed with measles, the Department of Public Health confirmed Friday.
There's a new drug that can help early morning shift workers stay awake and alert, a study out of Boston found.
There have been four violent attacks in three weeks at Tewksbury Hospital and a state representative is taking the fight to Beacon Hill to give security the non-lethal equipment back.
A family is demanding answers from the Gloucester, Massachusetts school district, after learning their five-year-old son was left alone in a quiet room for nearly half an hour.
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
A Dorchester woman says Boston Police opened fire through her closed apartment door and the bullets went into her 5-year-old son's bedroom.
The I-Team has learned the Massachusetts Dept. of Health wants to take away pepper spray and non-lethal restraints from Tewksbury State Hospital safety officers.
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.
The Market Basket Board of Directors was justified in firing longtime CEO Arthur T. Demoulas, a judge ruled Monday.
April 20 is Patriots' Day and Marathon Monday in Massachusetts. Here's what's open and what's closed.
Another movie theater in Massachusetts is closing its doors. The Route One Cinema Pub in North Attleboro will shut down in May.
The bill would ban single-use plastic bags and implement a 10-cent fee for paper bags at Massachusetts stores.
Easter is today. Stores like Market Basket, Big Y and Stop & Shop have shared whether they'll be open or closed for the holiday.
Known for her vibrant, handcrafted pottery, Boston artist Jill Rosenwald has made a name for herself in the industry.
Two-time James Beard Award nominee and Dorchester native Chef Valentine Howell prepared one of his signature dishes on the grill.
Blithewold Manor in Bristol, Rhode Island is a rare American garden estate that captures the beauty and spirit of the Country Place Era.
An ancient art form still practiced by hand, bookbinding is finding new life at the Harcourt Bindery, a small shop in Charlestown.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
Morgan Geekie bounced in a shot from beyond center as part of Boston's three-goal second-period surge and the Bruins beat the Buffalo Sabres 4-2 to even their first-round playoff series at 1 on Tuesday night.
Giancarlo Stanton hit a solo homer in the second and added a two-run double as the New York Yankees extended their winning streak to four straight with a 4-0 win over the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday night.
V.J. Edgecombe had 30 points and 10 rebounds while playing through pain after taking a hard fall early in the game, Tyrese Maxey scored 29 points and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Boston Celtics 111-97 on Tuesday night to tie their playoff series at one game apiece.
Mike Vrabel issued a brief statement Tuesday on the controversial photos taken of him and former Athletic reporter Dianna Russini at an Arizona resort last month.
Cam Schlittler, a native of Walpole, said he and his family have received threats from Red Sox fans ahead of his Fenway Park debut Thursday.
Little Joe the gorilla is leaving Boston after decades at the Franklin Park Zoo.
There's been another sighting of an unusual killer whale named Old Thom in the waters off Massachusetts.
A soccer coach in Ludlow, Massachusetts plans to pay it forward after winning big on a lottery scratch ticket.
The Rumney Rocks Climbing Area is partially closed as nesting peregrine falcons could attack rock climbers.
A Cape Air plane had to return to Nantucket, Massachusetts after part of a door opened up mid-flight.