A simple, cheaper exam of just the lower part of the bowel can cut the risk of developing colon cancer or dying of the disease, a...
Many people suffer from "New Daily Persistent Headaches" which can be difficult to diagnose.
Shedding pounds is a reward all on its own. But, what if you also had money to motivate you to stick to your weight loss goals?
Renowned biochemist, Dr. Barbara Corkey of the Boston University School of Medicine, is trying to get to the bottom of what makes...
America’s newest veterans are filing for disability benefits at a historic rate, claiming to be the most medically and mentally troubled generation of former troops the nation has ever seen.
Boston Children’s Hospital is reporting a possible security breach after a staff member had a laptop stolen from a conference in Buenos Aires.
The federal government has approved $628 million to support a Massachusetts plan for improving care and lowering costs at seven hospitals that treat many of the state’s poorest residents.
The study of 400,000 people is the largest ever done on the issue, and the results should reassure any coffee lovers who think it’s a guilty pleasure that may do harm.
Gluten free products are all over the supermarket today. They’re meant for people allergic to certain grains. Now many shoppers are trying to get health benefits from these products, even if they’re not medically necessary.
The Patriots quarterback made a plea for kidney donors to help his high school coach Tom Martinez. The result was an even greater gift to many other people.
A 38-year-old Dighton woman who has Parkinson’s Disease says she’s hopeful after undergoing a new treatment called “deep brain stimulation.”
“I like to say the more bitter (the chocolate), the better for our bodies,” said nutritionist Sally Eisenberg.
A local researcher may have found a way to unlock the mysteries of autism in just minutes.
Turning 40 is one of those milestone birthdays. It’s also when many of us start to notice the first signs of aging, particularly when it comes to our vision.
