NEW: RI Blood Center, American Heart Assoc. Pair Up for Heart Month
This year, 600,000 Americans are likely to die from heart disease, the leading cause of death in the United States. That’s
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RI’s Go Red for Women Day: 7 Steps to a Healthier Heart
Today the town--and like-minded Rhode Islanders--turn red, in support of the American Heart Association's Wear Red Day. Heart disease remains the #1 killer of women in the US, and GoLocal spoke with Dr. Barbara Roberts, director of the Women's Cardiac Center at the Miriam Hospital for her tips on how women can take better care of their hearts, every day.
Hasbro Hospital Helps Families Keep Space Heaters Safe
Hasbro Children’s Hospital knows that winter can bring its share of emergencies, even inside. Since more families are now
Read MoreMen More Vulnerable to Alzheimer’s Disease, Says New Study
Men are more affected than women by a condition linked to Alzheimer's disease, according to new research at the Mayo
Read MoreDiabetes Breakthrough: Brown Discovery Measures Glucose in Saliva, Not Blood
For the 26 million Americans with diabetes, drawing blood is the most prevalent way to check glucose levels. It is
Read MoreBrown Research: Medicare Gym Benefits Lure Healthy Seniors
A new study from Brown University and published in the New England Journal of Medicine shows that gym benefits may be
Read MoreJunk Food in Schools May Not Cause Weight Gain in Kids
While the percentage of obese children in the United States tripled between the early 1970s and the late 2000s, a
Read MoreRI Hospital: Estrogen Linked to Sudden Cardiac Death
One of two new studies from Rhode Island Hospital’s Cardiovascular Research Center directly links sex hormones for the
Read MoreNEW: Barrington Whooping Cough Numbers Rise
Rhode Island Department of Health has just released the latest news on Barrington's whooping cough outbreak. As of today,
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RI Hospital: New Treatments for Marijuana Abuse in Parolees
A study from Rhode Island Hospital has found that collaborative behavioral management may be effective in reducing
Read More16 Tips For Keeping Kids Safe on the Ice
The cold winter weather marks the start of what can be a high-volume injury season for children. In fact, since January 1,
Read MoreHow Healthy Is Providence for Men and Women?
A new major ranking of America's healthiest cities has drawn lines down the gender divide. So just how healthy is
Read MoreNEW: Health Dept. Spokesperson Annemarie Beardsworth Leaving Post
Annemarie Beardsworth, public information officer for RI Department of Health (HEALTH), is leaving her post to take on one
Read MoreMiriam Study Will Pay You to Play Video Games
Daily exercise, whether it’s going for a jog or taking a fitness class at the local gym, is still a difficult chore for
Read MoreMarijuana Less Damaging to Lungs Than Tobacco
A large-scale national study suggests low to moderate use of marijuana is less harmful to users’ lungs than exposure to
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