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June 24, 2009
Health Check: Baby-ready pets program
A program teaches expectant parents how to prepare their pets for infants.
June 23, 2009
Doctor holds hair-transplant contest
A local doctor is holding a hair-transplant contest.
June 19, 2009
Health Check: Cady’s cause
A local family is holding out for a miracle.
June 18, 2009
Health Check: Oral cancer detection
New technology helps doctors screen for early signs of oral cancer.
Expert: Change your thinking when weather’s gloomy
How do you know if your mood is because of the weather—or something more serious?
June 17, 2009
Health Check: MS 150 bike ride
A woman will ride in the MS 150 as a tribute to her husband.
June 16, 2009
Health Check: Addiction treatment gap
A new initiative aims to close the gap in addiction treatment.
FDA: Consumers should stop using Zicam
The FDA says Zicam nasal spray can permanently damage users’ sense of smell.
June 15, 2009
Health Check: Rhode Island Free Clinic
A medical clinic in Rhode Island hopes to expand its reach.
June 12, 2009
Health Check: Robocolon surgery
Robots are in the operating room at The Miriam Hospital.
June 09, 2009
Health Check: Recession depression
The economic crisis is having an affect on teenagers.
June 08, 2009
Health Check: Melanoma awareness
A little of the sun’s rays can go a long way. However, too much can potentially be deadly.
June 05, 2009
Health Check: Dream Night
Hasbro Children’s Hospital is taking some patients out for a special night.
June 04, 2009
Health Check: Huntington’s disease
Huntington’s Disease is a complicated condition that affects the body, mind and emotions.
June 03, 2009
Health Check: Organ donation
One man’s death meant life for six other people.
June 02, 2009
Health Check: Inpatient Center
A local inpatient center is spreading its wings.
June 01, 2009
Health Check: Charlie’s story
The parents of a 9-year-old boy say it’s a miracle that their son can now walk.
May 29, 2009
Health Check: Teens and drugs
A new guidebook helps parents learn to trust their teens.
May 28, 2009
Health Check: Gamache’s weight-loss odyssey
Struggling to lose weight? A local nursing home administrator might inspire you.
May 27, 2009
Health Check: Hearing aids
Experts say hearing aids are very high tech and can affect a person’s quality of life.
May 26, 2009
Health Check: Dental technology
NBC 10’s Barbara Morse Silva reports.
Senators call for stronger sunscreen standards
Two senators push for new labeling standards for sunscreen.
May 22, 2009
Health Check: Personalized nutrition
Some area residents are eating better thanks to a regular mail delivery.
May 21, 2009
Health Check: Exercise breaks
NBC 10’s Barbara Morse Silva reports on a new learning tool.
May 20, 2009
Health Check: Cord blood bank
Two Rhode Island organizations start a pilot cord blood bank.
May 19, 2009
Health Check: Autism training for first responders
An education in autism for police, firefighters and paramedics.
Pre-treated clothes can repel ticks
The University of Rhode Island is taking a different approach to protection against ticks.
May 18, 2009
Health Check: Stroke awareness month
Are you at risk for stroke? Would you know if you were having one?
Health Check: Deep brain stimulation
New technology is making deep brain stimulation kinder and gentler to Parkinson’s patients.
May 15, 2009
Top Doc: Dr. Christy Dibble
A top gastroenterologist has been named a Top Doc by Rhode Island Monthly.
