New Study at Miriam Hospital Targets Weight Gain Prevention in Young Adults
The Study of Novel Approaches to Prevention (SNAP), funded by the National Institutes of Health, will compare two
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Women Who Witness Violence More Likely to Have Risky Sex
Women who have experienced multiple forms of violence, from witnessing neighborhood crimes to being abused themselves, are more likely to engage in risky sexual behavior, according to a new report from Miriam Hospital researchers and published in the Psychology of Violence.
Pharmaceutical Fraud Settlement Recovers More Than $170K for RI Medicaid
Attorney General Patrick Lynch today announced that Rhode Island is receiving a total of $361,707.93 in state and federal
Read MoreMosquitos From Westerly Pool Test Positive for EEE
The Rhode Island Department of Health (HEALTH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) advise
Read MoreNewport Hospital Earns Designation from WHO and UNICEF
Happy Babies: The Noreen Stonor Drexel Birthing Center at Newport Hospital has received its second consecutive Baby
Read MorePlastic surgery: a cure for body and mind? New study says no.
Plastic surgery is meant to "fix" aesthetic problems in the body, but does it fix an unhealthy outlook? Rarely.
Two Local Doctors Earn Prestigious Posts
Two doctors from Women & Infants Hospital have been appointed positions at the prestigious Centers for Scientific Review
Read MoreHigh Heels: Worth the Risk?
Researchers will present their findings in a study that suggests the prolonged walking in and wearing of high heels may
Read MoreSchool Avoidance: Not Just Playing Hooky
While kids trying to get out of a day of a school with a well-timed stomach ache has been going on since the first
Read MoreHealth Department Issues Warning on Freshwater Fishing
In the summer in Rhode Island, fishing on a favorite freshwater lake or pond is a fun activity for the whole family.
Read MoreHow to Protect Yourself from EEE
With the outbreak of EEE (Eastern Equine Encephalitis) in Rhode Island this weekend, here are some preventative measures
Read MoreOne RI Doctor Loses License, Two Others Reprimanded
Three RI doctors have been cited for unprofessional conduct by the Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline for
Read MoreHealthy Habits for Families
Healthy habits start at home and kids learn from what their parents say and do. Here are four simple things to do together
Read MoreHugging Babies Benefits Them as Adults
Mothers, giving your infant love and affection is not just satisfying for you - it is also important for their long-term
Read MoreBrown Study Finds New Links Between Alcohol, Diet, and Breast Cancer
New research, released from Brown University and the University of California San Franciso, shows that diet and alcohol
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