Health & Wellness

We all have a special woman in our life; a mother, sister, aunt, friend, daughter and did you know that breast cancer is affecting younger women at higher rates? In this episode of Mom2Mom, Maria gets real about the “BIG C” with life-changing information about breast cancer and prevention.  

Cases of walking pneumonia increased in the United States this year, with the largest increase among young children. The lung infection is caused by a bacteria called Mycoplasma pneumoniae and the infections are generally mild, hence the name. “People aren’t as sick, they might not be feeling 100%, but they’re still going about their daily business,” said Dr. Vandana...

The CDC says there’s been a surge in “walking pneumonia” cases this year, particularly among children.

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Maria welcomes Dr. Anna Lembke MD, Professor & Medical Director of Addiction Medicine at Stamford University to discuss Dopamine and everything you need to know about how it affects your body.

Do you find yourself binge strolling Tik Tok or Instagram? Can’t stop eating those French fries when you’ve had your fill? Has shopping become a problem? Chances are you’re searching for that hit – a dopamine hit. Maria welcomes Dr. Anna Lembke MD, Professor & Medical Director of Addiction Medicine at Stamford University.

The World Health Organization says more than 8 million people were diagnosed with tuberculosis last year. That’s the highest number recorded since the U.N. health agency began keeping track.

Gretta Monahan and Tufts Dr. Dr. Charlotte Kuperwasser are getting the word out about how breast cancer prevention is power.

KFC and Hatch teamed up to create a new “Kentucky Friend Chicken Rain” content channel to help consumers fall asleep faster.

Arizona grandmother Wanda Dench chose to open up about her diagnosis in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, saying she’s been undergoing chemotherapy.

Hannah squats down with JPP Studio Owner Jenn Phelan as she shares some quick and mom-approved workouts in her Stroller Bootcamp class. 

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A highly contagious respiratory illness is on the rise in the United States this year.

While both seeds are great for you, there are some nutritional differences.

A team of women are at the forefront of Revere’s reduction of opioid deaths — get a close-up look at the work of the Substance Use Disorder & Homeless Initiatives outreach team.

Here’s how to choose which type of walk is right for you.

Four Boston-area Northeastern University graduate students living off-campus have been diagnosed with chickenpox, the school told members of the community Friday. The four, who weren’t identified, were being treated for the viral disease as they isolated, according to the message from Northeastern University Health and Counseling Services, shared Monday with NBC10 Boston. People who have had the disease or...

The TODAY co-anchor explains why she became “wildly fearless” and the conversation with a stranger that changed her life.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Here are the symptoms and signs of breast cancer, and how you can lower your risk.

An Acton man died EEE last month, according to his family and the town. His death is the first publicly linked to the mosquito-borne illness in Massachusetts this year.

Proceeds of the sherpas featuring the NBA and WNBA logos turned pink go to the Basser Center for BRCA research.

It’s not yet public information whether any of Massachusetts’ four human EEE infections reported this year have resulted in the person dying, under DPH policy.