prevention

Help is a voice command away with a new smartphone feature.

Ever wished there was a vaccine for Lyme Disease? Apparently one is closer to being real than you may think.

We've heard reports of car break-ins on the Southcoast recently. Help protect yourself from this terrible crime.

WBSM's Phil Paleologos welcomes Conrad Roy, Jr., whose son Conrad Roy III committed suicide in 2014, leading to the highly-publicized trial of the younger Roy's girlfriend, Michelle Carter. Now, the elder Roy is looking to raise awareness for suicide and help in the battle against by running the Boston Marathon...

After a super mild winter the bug population are going to be out in full force this year...and that means more ticks with more diseases.

The New Bedford Fire Department invited local families to Fire Station 2 in Downtown New Bedford Wednesday afternoon for information on fire safety and prevention.

We had a pretty mild winter season on the Southcoast (especially compared to last winter!), but the warmer weather now means more bugs and ticks to deal with.

"Love Shouldn't Hurt" is the truest statement one can make. Love should be freeing, supportive, accepting, and honest. For some, the idea of love has been polluted with violence. The community is rallying behind one local victim (who will remain anonymous) in need of support...

Alyssa DeCosta of Dartmouth reported her car was stolen after working at the Dartmouth Mall late Sunday night. She parked her 1998 black Honda Civic "at the entrance of Ruby Tuesday and Santander" at 3 pm, and left the mall shortly after 10 pm to find her car nowhere in sight...

Your lifestyle choices can make a big impact on your health, so here are five simple tips to control breast health.