Asymptomatic with COVID? You can probably thank your genes
If you caught COVID but never developed symptoms, you can probably thank your genes.
If you caught COVID but never developed symptoms, you can probably thank your genes.
Researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital found that cells from people with blood type A are more likely to get infected than those of people with type O.
According to the CDC, if you have recently had COVID, you may want to wait at least three months before getting a booster.
Most of us have only had one bivalent booster and now seniors and people with weakened immune systems are being asked to get a second one now.
People are feeling more alone than ever, putting them at risk for depression and other serious health problems, and the U.S. government is taking note.
Mass General Hospital and Beth Israel Lahey Health will be ending their universal masking requirement at all their facilities starting on May 12.
Even health professionals disagree on whether it's OK to drop the masks.
Tufts Medical Center has no COVID inpatients for the first time in more than three years.
Dr. Mallika Marshall answers a viewer's question about obtaining free COVID test kits.
Researchers found that those who reported frequent communication using e-mail and video calls were more likely to report feelings of depression and anxiety.
The highest court in Massachusetts reinstated criminal charges against the former managers of the Holyoke Soldiers' Home for their alleged roles in the deadly COVID outbreak there.
A viewer asks if you should still wait to get a mammogram if you just got the COVID vaccine.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey announced on Wednesday that the state's COVID-19 public health emergency will end on May 11.
The CDC has a wake up call for those who've dropped COVID-19 risk from their list of things to worry about.
Dr. Mallika Marshall said there are a number of reasons a person could lose their sense of taste or smell.
COVID-19 may be tied to a greater risk of diabetes, new research suggests.
Moderna says its COVID-19 vaccines will remain free, even after the government contract ends this spring.
An FDA panel voted unanimously on Thursday to recommend annual COVID boosters to people just like the yearly flu shot.
A new study may bring some hope to patients experiencing long COVID.
Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering your COVID, flu and RSV-related medical questions.
If you recently received free government-issued COVID test kits, check the expiration dates. Some may have expired.
Boston Public Schools will have a "temporary masking" period for students and staff when they return from the holiday break next week, but it is not mandatory.
Boston Public School officials continue to weigh whether or not to require masks for students and staff when they return to class on Tuesday.
Mayor Michelle Wu says the city will have a decision by the end of this week on a potential temporary mask mandate for Boston Public Schools after the holiday break.
Boston Public Schools are looking into the possibility of bringing back a "temporary masking mandate" when students and teachers return to classes after holiday break.
Teenagers are experiencing higher rates of depression than ever before, but a simple smartphone app could help treat a common symptom.
Dr. Mallika Marshall answers a viewer's question on the benefits of kombucha.
A new analysis finds that people who use the newest weight loss drugs, specifically Wegovy, may keep the weight off for years.
Researchers at Yale University determined that people are more likely to remember something if it is unusual or surprising.
Massachusetts researchers found a gene variant that could put some Black Americans at higher risk for heart failure and death, and the variant is not particularly rare.
Researchers at UCLA looked at whether or not a simple blood test could one day diagnose if someone would have a stroke.
Some of the strains in the "FLiRT" group are closely related to the JN.1 COVID variant from last winter.
Dr. Mallika Marshall answers a viewer's question on how to treat a Baker's cyst that's causing her lots of pain.
The next time you hit the gym, you may want to think about the air you're breathing.
The Celtics are four wins from the NBA Finals. Here's what their upcoming series will look like.
Harvard students rallied Sunday, accusing the university of breaking their agreement by placing dozens of protesters on probation, preventing several from graduating.
Massachusetts Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll spoke about what can be done about the state's housing crisis.
Game 1 of the inaugural Walter Cup Finals in women's hockey went to Boston in front of their home crowd for a moment bigger than sports. It was a history-making moment.
The town of Salisbury is asking for nearly $2 million to repair erosion on its beaches, just over a month before they open for the summer season.
Teenagers are experiencing higher rates of depression than ever before, but a simple smartphone app could help treat a common symptom.
Dr. Mallika Marshall answers a viewer's question on the benefits of kombucha.
A new analysis finds that people who use the newest weight loss drugs, specifically Wegovy, may keep the weight off for years.
Researchers at Yale University determined that people are more likely to remember something if it is unusual or surprising.
Massachusetts researchers found a gene variant that could put some Black Americans at higher risk for heart failure and death, and the variant is not particularly rare.
Records show Massachusetts police departments typically and legally sell back or trade in their guns to dealers when they're no longer used by officers.
A woman told WBZ-TV's I-Team she believes she was raped by a killer just weeks before two bodies were found in Brockton in 2014.
The I-Team uncovered a posting on a Massachusetts State Police Instagram account that used a song with racial slurs and talked about guns.
Massachusetts is paying millions to vendors in the migrant crisis with little oversight on how taxpayer money is being spent
A Townsend woman was scammed into believing a famous actor was in love with her. Then the case took on a potentially more sinister turn.
Massachusetts Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll spoke about what can be done about the state's housing crisis.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is reaching out to younger voters where they get their news - social media.
Many residents say they really like Boston, but say the cost of living and high housing prices are taking a toll.
Despite an April revenue haul that exceeded forecasts, there is still anxiety on Beacon Hill about overall revenue shortfalls and economic uncertainty.
Surveys have found that support for Israel is "fairly consistent," regardless of campus protests.
You can once again grab a cocktail to go in Massachusetts.
April 20, 2024 is Record Store Day. See which record shops in Massachusetts are participating.
Boston Dynamics' latest robot is ready to "exceed human capabilities," the company says.
Rising costs are forcing small businesses located on Boston's Massachusetts Avenue to close.
Boston-based box wine brand Alileo teamed up with Caffe Nero to launch a coffee and wine experience in Massachusetts.
Set in the woods outside of Acadia National Park in Bar Harbor, Maine, Terramor Outdoor Resort offers guests the joy of camping in nature with all the luxury amenities of a modern resort.
Chef Kate Smith joins Host Rachel Holt in the Test Kitchen to cook up her signature paella.
Rachel Holt learns all about the Viewpoint Hotel's distinctive design and what makes this destination so unique.
Rachel Holt gets an inside look at what makes this museum such a popular destination and tries her hand at driving a vintage trolley car.
Castle Hill on the Crane Estate is a sprawling seaside mansion in Ipswich dating back to the 1920s with something for all visitors.
Game 1 of the inaugural Walter Cup Finals in women's hockey went to Boston in front of their home crowd for a moment bigger than sports. It was a history-making moment.
Rafael Devers tied a Boston record by homering for his fifth consecutive game, and the Red Sox beat the St. Louis Cardinals 11-3 on Sunday to stop a season-high, four-game losing streak.
While many had hoped for a Boston-New York showdown, it will be the Celtics and the Pacers battling for a spot in the NBA Finals.
Nolan Gorman homered early and added an RBI single during a five-run eighth inning that propelled the St. Louis Cardinals to a 7-2 victory against the Boston Red Sox on Saturday night.
The end of a season hits like a ton of bricks, and that's how the Bruins felt after Friday night's 2-1 loss to the Panthers in Game 6 in Boston.
Researchers spotted a 37-year-old right whale mother named Wolf and her calf off the coast of Massachusetts.
The 2024 cicada broods will not be emerging in Massachusetts - but the buzzing bugs are set to appear here in 2025.
A pair of vultures thought to be "actively dying" actually had too much to drink, wildlife rescuers in Connecticut say.
A fluffy pile of golden retrievers took over the Boston Common in memory of Spencer the marathon dog.
The thick fog made for an eerie sight as the Mayflower II crossed the Cape Cod Canal.