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December 02, 2008
Health Check: Access to treatment
A local hospital increases access for treatment.
Health Check: Pre-natal Smoking Study
Dr. Laura Stroud taks about the impact of pre-natal smoking.
December 01, 2008
Health Check: URI HIV exhibit
Barbara Morse Silva reports on an HIV art exhibit.
Study: Antioxidants may not stop aging
A new study casts doubt on claims that antioxidants can ward off aging.
November 26, 2008
Health Check: Families First
A local grassroots organization is helping new mothers.
November 25, 2008
New treatment for peripheral arterial disease
A New Bedford hospital offers a new treatment for PAD.
November 24, 2008
Teen’s wish is granted
A 15-year-old girl meets one her favorite television stars.
November 21, 2008
Health Check: Cosmetic Dentistry
Brighten your smile during your lunch hour.
November 20, 2008
Health Check: Cosmetic Surgery
Want to erase years from your face?
Students honored for volunteer work
Some high school students are recognized for giving themselves for a good cause.
November 19, 2008
Health Check: PBS Special
Barbara Morse Silva reports.
Health Check 10: Interstitial Cystitis
NBC 10 reports on a painful condition that often goes misdiagnosed.
November 18, 2008
URI researcher explores medicinal value of plants
Long before there were pharmacies, Mother Nature provided our medicinal treatments and cures.
November 13, 2008
Health officials push pneumonia shot
When you get your flu shot, health officials hope many think about getting another protective shot in the arm.
November 12, 2008
Report urges states to tackle preterm birth crisis
The March of Dimes says more can be done to prevent preterm births.
November 11, 2008
Woman named local top practitioner
Clarisse Dexter is named Rhode Island’s Practitioner of the Year.
Reducing hospital infections
A former Rhode Island anchorwoman is leading an effort to reduce hospital infections.
November 10, 2008
Update: Access for the disabled
NBC 10 updates an investigation into access for the disabled.
Study: Wider cholesterol drug use may save lives
A large study says people with low cholesterol and no big risk for heart disease still had dramatically lower rates of heart attacks if they took Crestor.
November 06, 2008
New hospital CEO
A changing of the guard at a local hospital group.
FDA: ReliOn syringes recalled
One lot of ReliOn syringes have been recalled because they might be mislabeled.
November 05, 2008
Using hypnotherapy to fight hot flashes
An alternative therapy can be effective in treating menopausal symptoms.
November 04, 2008
Menopause spray wins government approval
A spray to treat a major symptom of menopause wins government approval.
November 03, 2008
Molar Express celebrates anniversary
A 40-foot long dental office on wheels celebrates two years on the road.
October 31, 2008
For some, Halloween is not a treat
Sometimes Halloween’s not a treat.
October 30, 2008
Local man brought back from death
A local man is brought back from the brink of death.
Lighthouse-inspired playhouse up for auction
A one-of-a-kind piece of real estate is up for auction.
October 27, 2008
Nerve stimulator helps control seizures
A local boy finds a way to help better control his seizures.
October 24, 2008
Genetic testing for breast cancer
NBC 10 reports on a new genetic test.
October 23, 2008
Fitness program teaches kids to stay safe
Barbara Morse Silva reports on a new after school fitness program.
