Wearing earbuds can lead to accidents and loss of hearing

Dr. Bob Wilmott discusses the dangers of loud music for children.

A Framingham teen helps those battling depression

Framingham teen Jessica Kruger uses her first-hand knowledge to help others suffering from depression as a volunteer with Samaritans, Inc.; Sharon Kujawa will lecture on noise-induced and age-related hearing loss on Thursday in Newton; Lexington resident Kerry Emanuel will discuss global warming on Thursday in Wayland; Barbara Shoolman of the Back Bay was honored for 43 years of service to ...

Women charged in theft from employer scheme

Two women were arrested and stolen property recovered after a corporate loss prevention officer uncovered a theft scheme, according to Crossville Police reports.

Painesville Twp. man accused of cutting Walmart worker

A Painesville Township man is in jail for allegedly cutting a loss-prevention officer in the neck with a pair of wire cutters.

Judge: health labels may stem tobacco co rights

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A federal rule requiring large graphic health warnings on cigarette packaging and advertising may violate the free speech rights of tobacco companies, a U.S. district court judge said at a hearing on Wednesday. In a case that could wind up before the Supreme Court, five cigarette makers are suing to overturn a Food and Drug Administration rule requiring companies to label ...