Getting COVID shots in same arm might result in stronger immune response
There may be a benefit to getting your COVID shots in the same arm each time.
There may be a benefit to getting your COVID shots in the same arm each time.
Doctor Shira Doron, the Chief Infection Control Officer for Tufts Medicine, says it all just needs to be put into perspective
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.
A growing body of research suggests too much screen time could harm a baby's development.
There may be a benefit to getting your COVID shots in the same arm each time.
Researchers have pinpointed markers of Parkinson's disease in high-definition retinal scan images.
Using eye drops contaminated with bacteria can lead to a "life-threatening infection," FDA warns.
Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering your medical questions.
The technique cold reduce cost and reduce pollution by allowing patients to get therapy at home.
A recent poll said 12% of adults reported smoking weekly.
Doctor Shira Doron, the Chief Infection Control Officer for Tufts Medicine, says it all just needs to be put into perspective
Doctors are raising concerns about taking the popular weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy in the weeks before surgery.
FBI agents were searching a home in Newton Wednesday.
Keller said it would have been fascinating to watch Trump deal with all the criticism heaped on his administration.
Five people were hurt after a wall collapsed at a home under construction in Bedford Wednesday. One of them has life-threatening injuries.
Mayor Michelle Wu was joined by city officials and mental health and substance abuse providers as they toured Long Island Wednesday. She also shared her plans about building a new public health campus on the island.
A local business owner thought he was getting awarded a "Best of" honor, only to discover the whole thing was a scam.
A growing body of research suggests too much screen time could harm a baby's development.
There may be a benefit to getting your COVID shots in the same arm each time.
Researchers have pinpointed markers of Parkinson's disease in high-definition retinal scan images.
Using eye drops contaminated with bacteria can lead to a "life-threatening infection," FDA warns.
Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering your medical questions.
A cart full of trash was left on the sidewalk on Winchester Street. A human arm later fell out of a bin from the cart, sources told the I-Team.
Disturbing video shows a team from the medical examiner's office picking up a body that had fallen off a stretcher
A video obtained by the I-Team that appears to show a Boston Police officer going down a children's slide outside City Hall is raising questions for the department.
Hackers took over a woman's phone and then stole thousands of dollars from her bank account. When her bank refused to refund her money she called the I-Team.
State Police stopped 43-year-old Byron Boisseau driving with red lights near Revere Beach, according to I-Team sources.
Ed Markey has served longer in Congress than anyone from Massachusetts, but some say 47 years is just too long.
Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren said she believes Harvard University and other colleges need to change the way they handle the admissions process.
A new poll in the New Hampshire primary has a warning sign for Donald Trump, according to Jon Keller
Sen. Elizabeth Warren spoke about the challenges for migrants who want to begin working but can't because the process to get permits can take several months.
New Hampshire polls show Trump enjoying close to five times more support than his nearest competitors.
Retailers large and small say they are struggling to contain an escalation in store crimes.
Lego's moving its headquarters to Boston and now we know where - Boylston Street.
Nissan is recalling more than 236,000 small cars in the U.S. because the tie rods in front suspension can bend and break.
Self-checkout kiosks are invading several chains. But shoppers won't see them at Trader Joe's.
Even before the leaves start to turn, it's one of the first signs of fall in New England.
The Vermont Country Store has since become an iconic destination for locals and tourists alike.
Creating an inviting environment for the community to meet, enjoy and participate in the arts
For over 85 years, Weston Theater Company has been creating engaging, entertaining, and inspiring theater.
Surrounded by mountains, Kimpton Taconic is a boutique hotel offering both classic and highly curated experiences.
Learn how the strategic use of windows and harnessing the power of daylight can create space and comfort within a home.
After sitting at home for much of the offseason, Ezekiel Elliott is happy to bring a boatload of vigor to the New England Patriots.
Marquan McCall's run with the New England Patriots is over after just one day.
Gonzalez limped off the field with a foot or ankle injury on Wednesday.
"I try to come out here and just focus on football and let the outside be the outside and worry about that outside."
For the entirety of training camp and the preseason, the Patriots' offensive line has been incomplete. One major piece of that puzzle hit the practice field for the first time on Wednesday, though.
Also known as "false dawn," it appears as a faint pyramid of light in the hours before sunrise.
The home in Vineyard Haven known as "Chip Chop" sits on a 20-acre beach compound.
The zoo is asking the public for help naming the giraffe.
"Banana Ball" will be played in Brockton Wednesday night.
Pinball is known as a "really good mom" who shows up in New England every year.