Heather Unruh
WMUR TV
Boston, MA, United States
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This new treatment for opioid addiction could change everything
Whether a person is hooked on heroin or pain pills, it is next to impossible to break the cycle. In the next few weeks, the FDA is expected to approve a cutting edge way to deliver the drug Buprenorphine, a common treatment that helps in recovery. → Read More
New 'chip' cards safer, but not immune to fraud
It's a busy time for holiday shopping, and instead of swiping you're likely using one of the new "chip" cards. They are safer, but there are still things to know about potential fraud. → Read More
Doctors using virtual reality to help vets heal from wounds of war
Doctors are using virtual reality to bring veterans back to the battlefield in an attempt to help them heal from the wounds of war. → Read More
WCVB's Heather Unruh emcees MGH Institute of Health Professions Gala
NewsCenter 5's Heather Unruh emceed the annual MGH Institute of Health Professions Gala in Boston where more than $400,000 was raised for scholarships. → Read More
Coffins unearthed in historic South Carolina flooding
More dams have burst and others are on the brink of failing after historic flooding in South Carolina. → Read More
Royalty helps open new exhibit at MFA
Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands helped open an exhibit at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston Monday night. → Read More
First to accept unique drug amnesty program clean for 30 days
Gloucester police are seeing results after they said they would offer treatment instead of jail for anyone who gives up thir drugs and enters treatment, and NewsCenter 5 5 spoke with the first patient to take police up on their offer. → Read More
Teen travels to Boston after failed surgery in native France
A teenage girl made a long journey to Boston for a life-changing surgery following a medical disaster in her native country. → Read More
NH tent collapse victim struggling to recover
A New Hampshire grandmother who was hurt in a deadly tent collapse is talking about her painful injuries. → Read More
News crew killed on-air remembered by family, coworkers
Family and shaken co-workers are speaking out about the news crew that was shot and killed while they were in the middle of a broadcast on Wednesday morning. → Read More
Former classmates at prep school rape trial describe Senior Salute
The New Hampshire prep school student on trial for rape is expected to take the stand this week. → Read More
Teen rescued from river in Conway
A teenager was rescued from a river in Conway after being swept away by rising waters. → Read More
Former President George H.W. Bush recovering after fall
Former President George H.W. Bush is said to be doing well after falling at his home and breaking a bone in his neck Wednesday night. → Read More
Test designed to detect problems in fetus may save life of mother
A new test designed to find genetic problems in a fetus may actually detect health issues in the mother early enough to save lives. → Read More
Man: 'I'm 25 and I've overdosed nine times'
If you saw Chris Pereira walking down the street today, you would have no idea the demons that he has battled for half of his life. → Read More
Recovering addict's message to current users: Keep fighting
If you saw Chris Pereira walking down the street today you would have no idea the 25-year-old has overdosed nine times. → Read More
Breakthrough melanoma treatment saves Hingham man
A breakthrough treatment for melanoma saved the life of a Hingham man and others facing the grim diagnosis. → Read More
Local students hear about dangers of tanning, skin cancer
Local students got a reality check about tanning and skin cancer by hearing about the dangers first hand. → Read More
Signs of skin cancer not always easy to spot, experts warn
You've probably heard that skin cancer is easy to spot, but that's not always true. One local man found that it can be hidden and very easy to miss. → Read More
Procedure promises faster recovery from knee surgery, stronger tissue
A faster recovery from knee surgery and stronger tissue that will last longer -- that's the promise of a new procedure at Brigham & Women's Hospital, one of only two hospitals in the country giving it a try. → Read More