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February 03, 2010
Conn. says H1N1 manufacturer recalling doses
A manufacturer is recalling its H1N1 vaccine because of a lack of potency.
February 01, 2010
First 16-year-olds donate blood in RI
A state law lowering the minimum age for blood donation takes effect.
January 28, 2010
Health Check: Obesity study
Memorial Hospital will study the best ways to fight the battle of the bulge.
Health Check: Lung age
Could your lungs be older than you are?
State pulls morning sickness remedy off shelves
Health officials say a folk remedy contains high levels of lead and arsenic.
January 27, 2010
Health Check: Shape Up Rhode Island
Learn how you can get involved in an annual campaign to shape up.
Early detection program could save lives
Kent Hospital has a new plan for early stage lung cancer treatments.
January 26, 2010
Radio program brings medical info to Latino community
“Escuche” radio show provides medical information on Latino Public Radio.
Luncheon brings awareness to thyroid cancer
NBC 10’s Patrice Wood hosts a special event highlighting the need for early detection and treatment of thyroid cancer.
January 22, 2010
Health Check: Rhode Island Free Clinic
Grant money will allow the clinic to see more people in need of health care.
January 21, 2010
Health Check: Mental health disorder study
Rhode Island Kids Count releases a new study on diagnosable mental health disorder.
Health Check: Movie about Pompe disease
A 5-year-old old girl lives with the rare disease that’s the subject of a new movie.
January 20, 2010
Health Check: Former NBC 10 employee now cancer survivor
Lisa Purcell talks to NBC 10 about her recent bout with thyroid cancer.
January 15, 2010
Health Check: Genetics counseling
Women and Infants Hospital is offering a comprehensive genetics service for women.
January 14, 2010
Health Check: Breast cancer study
A local hospital is taking part in a national breast cancer study.
January 13, 2010
Health Check: Computer-navigated knee surgery
The Miriam Hopsital has a high-tech way to repair a torn ligament in the knee.
January 08, 2010
Health Check: Alzheimer’s center at Butler
Butler Hospital receives $200,000 toward a new research center for Alzheimer’s disease.
Health Check: Vertigo treatment
A new treatment for vertigo does not involve medication.
January 07, 2010
H1N1 vaccine widely available in RI
Health officials urge people to get the shot despite a decline in the number of cases.
Health Check: Southcoast Hosptial family practice
The Southcoast Hospitals Group opens up a new family medicine practice.
January 06, 2010
Health Check: RI lowers blood donation age
Sixteen-year-olds will be allowed to donate blood beginning in February.
January 05, 2010
H1N1 outbreak at Zambarano passes
The health department says seven patients at the Zamabarano Unit have recovered.
Health Check: Biggest Loser challenge
A gym is offering cash prizes to members who lose the greatest percentage of body weight.
December 21, 2009
More H1N1 vaccines coming to RI
Health officials hope to vaccinate 500,000 residents by Valentine’s Day.
Year In Review: Year of swine flu
Take a look back at the swine flu outbreak.
December 18, 2009
Health Check: Importance of giving blood
NBC 10’s Barbara Morse Silva reports.
December 16, 2009
Demand wanes for swine flu vaccine in Mass.
Health officials may decide to make the vaccine available to anyone.
December 14, 2009
New ER policy doesn’t result in longer waits
Hospitals in Massachusetts must accept all patients delivered by ambulance.
December 10, 2009
Health Check: Newborn screening tool
A screening tool for newborns may be able to forecast the future development of children.
December 09, 2009
Health Check: Video games and learning
A researcher says the video games your kids play could affect the way they learn.
