Study Examines Whether Low Vitamin D Could Raise Breast Cancer Risk
This study should be a reminder to all women to ask their primary care providers whether they need to have their vitamin D levels checked or take vitamin D supplements.   (Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire)
Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - April 25, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Health – CBS Boston Tags: Boston News Health Healthwatch Seen On WBZ-TV Syndicated CBSN Boston Syndicated Local Breast Cancer Dr. Mallika Marshall Vitamin D Source Type: news

Mysterious Liver Disease In Children: CDC Issues Advisory On Acute Hepatitis
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Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - April 22, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Health – CBS Boston Tags: Health News CNN Hepatitis Source Type: news

Time-Restricted Eating Does Not Help With Weight Loss, New Study Says
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Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - April 21, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Health – CBS Boston Tags: Boston News Health Healthwatch Seen On WBZ-TV Syndicated CBSN Boston Syndicated Local Diet Dr. Mallika Marshall Source Type: news

Some CDC Panel Members Believe People Under 50 Should Wait For New COVID Boosters
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Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - April 21, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Health – CBS Boston Tags: Boston News COVID-19 Covid-19 Boston, MA Health Healthwatch Syndicated CBSN Boston Syndicated Local CDC Coronavirus Dr. Mallika Marshall Source Type: news

Boston Public Health Commission Urging Residents To Take Precautions After Rise In COVID Numbers
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Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - April 21, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Health – CBS Boston Tags: Boston News COVID-19 Covid-19 Boston, MA Health Syndicated CBSN Boston Syndicated Local Boston Public Health Commission Coronavirus Source Type: news

Shingles Risk Increased For People Over 50 Who Had COVID, Study Says
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Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - April 20, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Health – CBS Boston Tags: Boston News COVID-19 Covid-19 Boston, MA Health Healthwatch Syndicated CBSN Boston Syndicated Local Coronavirus Dr. Mallika Marshall Shingles Source Type: news

3 Massachusetts Counties Now At Medium Risk For COVID-19 Transmission, CDC Says
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Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - April 20, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Health – CBS Boston Tags: Boston News COVID-19 Covid-19 Boston, MA Health Syndicated CBSN Boston Syndicated Local CDC Coronavirus Source Type: news

Massachusetts Reports 2,470 New COVID Cases, Positivity Rate Near 3.9%
BOSTON (CBS) — The Massachusetts Department of Public Health reported 2,470 new confirmed COVID cases on Friday, which is down from Thursday. However, the seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts increased to 3.89%. Seven deaths were also reported on Friday. Health officials said the total number of confirmed cases in the state is now 1,587,646. The total number of confirmed deaths in the state is now 19,059. There were 65,848 total new tests reported. There are 343 people currently in the hospital with COVID. There are also 37 patients currently in intensive care. (Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News...
Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - April 15, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Health – CBS Boston Tags: Boston News COVID-19 Covid-19 Boston, MA Health Seen On WBZ-TV Syndicated CBSN Boston Syndicated Local Coronavirus Source Type: news

FDA Authorizes First Breath Test For COVID-19 Infection
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Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - April 15, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Health – CBS Boston Tags: Boston News COVID-19 Covid-19 Boston, MA Health Healthcare Status Healthwatch Syndicated CBSN Boston Breathalyzers Coronavirus Source Type: news

Massachusetts Reports 2,962 New COVID Cases, Positivity Rate Now Over 3.6%
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Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - April 14, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Health – CBS Boston Tags: Boston News COVID-19 Covid-19 Boston, MA Health Seen On WBZ-TV Syndicated CBSN Boston Syndicated Local Coronavirus Source Type: news

Pfizer To Seek Authorization For COVID Booster Shots For 5-To-11-Year-Olds
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Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - April 14, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Health – CBS Boston Tags: Boston News COVID-19 Covid-19 Boston, MA Health Healthcare Status Healthwatch Syndicated CBSN Boston Booster Shots Coronavirus Pfizer Source Type: news

What ’ s The Difference Between The Common Cold, Flu And COVID-19?
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Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - April 14, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Health – CBS Boston Tags: Boston News Covid-19 Boston, MA Health Healthwatch Syndicated Local Coronavirus Dr. Mallika Marshall Source Type: news

Practicing Food Safety For Pets Can Be Good For Your Health
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Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - April 13, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Health – CBS Boston Tags: Boston News Health Healthwatch Seen On WBZ-TV Syndicated Local Dr. Mallika Marshall Pet Food Source Type: news

Experts Now Recommend All Children 8-18 Get Screened For Anxiety
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Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - April 13, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Health – CBS Boston Tags: Boston News Health Healthwatch Seen On WBZ-TV Syndicated Local Anxiety Children's Health Mental Health Source Type: news

CDC Extends Travel Mask Requirement To May 3
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Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - April 13, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Health – CBS Boston Tags: Boston News COVID-19 Covid-19 Boston, MA Health Healthcare Status Syndicated CBSN Boston CDC Coronavirus masks Source Type: news