Kitten with glass jar stuck on its head rescued in Fall River

WCVB.com (Health) 10/7 8:11A

A kitten found with a jar stuck on its head was rescued in Fall River, the Animal Rescue League of Boston said.

2 Boston organizations helping teens of color deal with mental health struggles

CBS Boston (Health) 10/7 5:00A CBS Boston

By Courtney Cole, WBZ-TV BOSTON - People of color face challenges unique to their communities when it comes to mental health. Two organizations in Boston are working to meet the growing demand for resources for teens. For the teens that gather at...

Campaign urges people to get COVID-19 booster shots if eligible

CBS Boston (Health) 10/7 1:16A Mallika Marshall, MD

BOSTON - There's no doubt that the COVID vaccines continue to save lives but a woefully low number of people have received the recommended boosters. An analysis by the Commonwealth Fund found that if 80% of those eligible to receive a booster dose...

Walking 4 to 5 miles a day linked to several health benefits, study says

CBS Boston (Health) 10/7 12:48A Mallika Marshall, MD

BOSTON - Many experts recommend a goal of 10,000 steps a day for improved fitness. Now new research backs that up. A study by JAMA Neurology found that walking about 10,000 steps a day, which is about 4-5 miles depending on your stride, was...

Woman stabbed near MBTA station in Boston

WCVB.com (Health) 10/7 12:36A

Several officers were seen just after 1 a.m. near the Jackson Square Station putting crime scene up around the area.

Cars parked blocks apart go up in flames in Boston

WCVB.com (Health) 10/6 4:54P

Police say trash next to each of the two cars was also torched, which possibly ignited both vehicle fires.

FBI Boston issues call for cooperation over cybersecurity

WCVB.com (Health) 10/6 3:58P

The FBI is asking companies of all sizes to reach out to them now to prepare for a cyber attack, sharing some new information about how they protected vaccine makers as part of Operation Warp Speed.

Petting a dog is good for your brain, research shows

CBS Boston (Health) 10/6 12:53P Mallika Marshall, MD

BOSTON - They're not just man's best friend. They can also be man's best therapist. Researchers in Switzerland measured the brain activity of 19 healthy adults alone, then in the presence of a dog, then sitting next to the dog, and finally while...

Boston psychiatrist discusses pandemic's impact on kids' mental health

WCVB.com (Health) 10/6 12:08P

A national survey finds that nearly half of parents in the U.S. believe the pandemic had a negative impact on their child's mental health.

Video: Few more clouds Friday; Colder weekend ahead

WCVB.com (Health) 10/6 11:35A

A.J. Burnett has a look at the forecast for Boston, Massachusetts and New England.

Police investigating pair of vehicle fires in South Boston

WCVB.com (Health) 10/6 9:58A

Police in South Boston are investigating whether a pair of vehicle fires overnight are connected.

Can alcohol lower your immunity? Dr. Mallika Marshall answers your COVID questions

CBS Boston (Health) 10/6 8:42A Mallika Marshall, MD

BOSTON - Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering your coronavirus-related medical questions. If you have a question, email her or message her on Facebook or Twitter . Dr. Mallika is offering her best advice, but as always, consult your personal doctor...

Witness describes rushing to robbery, assault victim to help in South Boston

WCVB.com (Health) 10/6 6:16A

Police are searching for a robbery suspect who attacked a woman after following her from a South Boston convenience store Tuesday.

Prudential tower observatory set to open in 2023

WCVB.com (Health) 10/6 5:03A

View Boston, the Prudential Tower’s new observatory taking up the top three floors of the building, is set to open in 2023.

Testimony continues in trial of driver charged in crash that killed young boy

WCVB.com (Health) 10/6 3:03A

Charlene Casey, of South Boston, is charged with motor vehicle homicide in connection with the crash that killed 22-month-old Colin McGrath.