Closing arguments to begin in rape trial for Boston attorney

WCVB.com (Health) 6/8 11:42P

The defendant is accused of raping a woman in 2016.

Closing arguments to begin in rape trial of Boston attorney

WCVB.com (Health) 6/8 11:30P

Closing arguments are set to begin the rape trial of prominent Boston Attorney Gary Zerola.

14-year-old Boston teen entrepreneur launches own beauty company

WCVB.com (Health) 6/8 11:48A

A 14-year-old Boston eighth grader has launched her own beauty product company.

Is spray sunscreen safe to use? Dr. Mallika Marshall answers your questions

CBS Boston (Health) 6/8 11:39A Mallika Marshall, MD

BOSTON - Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering your medical questions. If you have a question, email her or message her on Facebook or Twitter . Paula writes, "I read that spray sunscreen can cause cancer but I also read that it's not a concern. Is...

Babies exposed to 'forever chemicals' in the womb more likely to be overweight, researchers say

CBS Boston (Health) 6/8 11:34A Mallika Marshall, MD

BOSTON - A new study finds babies exposed to "forever chemicals" in the womb are more likely to be overweight. PFAS is a group of these so-called "forever chemicals" that are found in hundreds of consumer products like food packaging, nonstick...

Chronic insomnia could put people at higher risk of stroke

CBS Boston (Health) 6/8 11:34A Mallika Marshall, MD

BOSTON - If you toss and turn at night, you may be at higher risk of stroke. About 10% of adults have chronic insomnia. A new study published in the journal Neurology surveyed more than 30,000 Americans about their sleep patterns over nine years,...

Weekly seafood markets to be held at distinctive new Boston landmark

WCVB.com (Health) 6/8 11:18A

The Boxes at Boston Fish Pier, along Northern Avenue, will host weekly seafood markets throughout the summer to promote the historic area's local seafood industry.

Hateful homophobic graffiti scrawled on Boston church

WCVB.com (Health) 6/8 11:00A

"It was hard to look at when I got here," the pastor said.

Infectious disease specialist answers questions about CMV

WCVB.com (Health) 6/8 10:57A

Cytomegalovirus is a viral infection that impacts up to 5 percent of babies. Dr. Kristin Moffitt, an infectious disease specialist at Boston Children's Hospital, answers questions about CMV.

Video: More scattered showers Friday; Sunshine returns for weekend

WCVB.com (Health) 6/8 10:51A

Mike Wankum has a look at the forecast for Boston, Massachusetts and New England.

Aviation expert explains wildfire's impact on air travel

WCVB.com (Health) 6/8 6:21A

The smoky haze has caused flight delays and cancellations -- coming into Boston Logan.

Boston, police sued by child abuse victims of former officer, union leader

WCVB.com (Health) 6/8 5:38A

The victims say more should have been done to protect them.

Wildfire smoke continues to oppress Northeast, delay flights at Logan

WCVB.com (Health) 6/8 12:52A

The smoky haze left flights delayed and canceled at Boston's Logan International Airport.

How to protect yourself from wildfire smoke in the Northeast

CBS Boston (Health) 6/7 5:16P Kristina Rex

BOSTON - As the smoky haze from Canadian wildfires left Boston and enveloped New York City, flights were delayed or canceled, a Yankee game postponed, and people reported feeling sick from inhaling the fumes. WBZ Chief Meteorologist Eric Fisher...

Statue stolen from Boston woman contains ashes of her father, grandfather

WCVB.com (Health) 6/7 5:00P

The statue, which depicts Charlie Chaplin leaning against a lamp post, was painted by the woman's father before he died and was a fixture in the family's backyard for nearly nine years.