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October 23, 2009
Mass. hospitals limit visits amid flu fears
Several Massachusetts hospitals are barring or limiting visits by children in response to swine flu fears.
October 22, 2009
Health Check: Rheumatoid arthritis
Treatments are improving for those people suffering from Rheumatoid arthritis.
October 20, 2009
Seasonal flu vaccine shipments to RI delayed, reduced
About 18 percent of the total adult vaccine ordered for the season will not be delivered.
Health Check: Costly Kidney Drugs
Many find essential kidney drugs are too expensive.
October 19, 2009
Health Check: Freezing the fat
A new procedure uses cooling pads to eliminate belly fat.
October 16, 2009
Health Check: Prostate cancer treatment
Barbara Morse Silva reports on a new diagnostic tool for prostate cancer.
Minn. pigs may have tested positive for H1N1
By HENRY C. JACKSON
Associated Press Writer
October 09, 2009
Health Check: Cancer patient navigation
NBC 10’s Barbara Morse Silva reports.
October 08, 2009
PBS Swine Flu Special, Part 2: Oct. 8, 2009
A panel of experts fields questions about the H1N1 flu virus.
PBS Swine Flu Special, Part 1: Oct. 8, 2009
A panel of experts discusses the H1N1 flu.
Brown med student honored for weight-loss program
A Brown University medical student working to combat obesity is getting a national award.
October 07, 2009
Health Check: Pancreatic cancer research
An experimental pancreatic cancer vaccine is being studied locally.
October 06, 2009
Study: Healthy foods are risky foods
Some of the healthiest foods are also the most likely to make you sick, accoriding to a new study.
Government finds higher autism figure: 1 in 100
Federal health officials say greater awareness and spotting autism may explain the increase.
October 05, 2009
EEE detected in Providence, DEM says
A sample from the Capitol Hill area tested positive for eastern equine encephalitis.
Health Check: Med spas
Spas offer range of services, but how do you know if they’re safe?
October 02, 2009
Walk benefits programs at Hasbro Children’s Hospital
Lace up your shoes and take a walk for a good cause.
Health Check: WIC’s healthy makeover
A local government program designed to help low-income families put food on the table is getting a healthy makeover.
October 01, 2009
Health Check: Michael’s Journey
NBC 10’s Barbara Morse Silva reports.
H1N1 flu vaccine arriving in RI next week
A nasal H1N1 flu mist vaccine is on its way to Rhode Island.
September 30, 2009
Health Check: OCD study
Researchers are looking for people to help them in a study of obsessive compulsive disorder.
Health officials: Seasonal flu vaccine still important
Health officials remind people of the importance of the seasonal flu vaccine.
September 29, 2009
Health Check: Talking Pill Bottle
Will a talking pill bottle make it easier and safer for people to take their medicine?
September 28, 2009
Health Check: New dentist method
Dentists use a new method to keep teeth shiny and healthy.
September 25, 2009
Health Check: Brain and weight loss study
NBC 10’s Barbara Morse Silva reports.
September 24, 2009
Interactive: AIDS Timeline
Take an interactive look at the history of the AIDS epidemic.
September 23, 2009
Health Check: Bone Marrow Donors
The push is on to get more college students to register to become bone marrow donors.
Dogs at risk for canine flu
You family pet could be at risk to contract the H3N8 canine influenza virus.
September 22, 2009
Health Check: Buckle up for safety
Do you know which is the best car seat for your little one?
September 21, 2009
Lifespan hospitals put visitor restrictions in place
The hospital network is taking steps to limit the spread of the flu.
