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April 08, 2008
Information About Cory Sousa Benefit
Babies’ Sleep Tied to Childhood Obesity
When the wind blows, the cradle will rock. And when babies sleep less, they may gain too much weight.
April 07, 2008
Health Department Suspends Doctor’s License
April 03, 2008
Children’s Hospital Opens Family Room
April 02, 2008
Bill Would Allow Marijuana ‘Compassion Centers’
Kent Hospital Expands Services
Study: High Rate Of Autism In Preemies
A study of toddlers finds that about one-quarter of babies born prematurely had signs of autism on an early screening test.
April 01, 2008
Chair Massage Offers Stress Relief In Minutes
Some workers are getting stress relief without leaving the office.
March 30, 2008
Vytorin Flops In Study
Doctors are stunned to learn that Vytorin failed to improve heart disease even though it worked as intended to reduce three key risk factors.
March 27, 2008
Rehab Center Might Be For Sale
March 26, 2008
Polio Victim Remembers Salk’s Breakthrough
On the anniversary of Salk's polio vaccine, a Little Compton woman remembers life before the medical breakthrough.
March 22, 2008
Don’t flip-flop on healthy feet
A doctor says flip-flops should not be used as a substitute for shoes.
March 21, 2008
State Confirms Doctor Has Active TB
A physician with a private practice and privileges at local hospitals has an active case of tuberculosis.
March 20, 2008
Study: Blood’s Age May Affect Patients
Surgery patients are more likely to have problems if they received older blood transfusions, a study shows.
March 18, 2008
Arena’s New Device Could Save Lives
The Dunkin' Donuts Center unveils a new device to help victims of cardiac arrest.
March 11, 2008
1 In 4 Teen Girls Has Sexual Disease
At least one in four teenage girls nationwide has a sexually transmitted disease, according to a new study.
March 05, 2008
Hormone Use Linked To Cancer Risks
March 04, 2008
Brown To Study Elderly Abuse
February 28, 2008
FDA Approves Nexium For Children
The Food and Drug Administration approves the use of Nexium in children aged 1 to 11.
February 25, 2008
Lawmakers Propose Medical Mistake Tracking System
February 23, 2008
Flu Shots Offer Only Some Help
February 21, 2008
NBC 10 Special Report: Health Insurance
Got insurance? Don't assume that you're fully covered.
February 20, 2008
Health Officials Press For Better Meat Labeling
Federal and state officials say they want to improve meat labeling in the wake of a massive meat recall.
February 19, 2008
Some Recalled Beef Shows Up In R.I.
Some shipments of recalled beef were sent to Rhode Island in the form of meatballs and teriyaki for school lunches for the past two years.
February 14, 2008
Flu Hits Its Peak In R.I.
The health department says the flu has reached "peak transmission levels" in the state.
Caremark To Pay $38M In Drug Complaint
February 11, 2008
Lawmaker To Announce Health Care Bill
On Monday, representatives from Rhode Island and Connecticut will announce a bipartisan universal health care bill.
January 30, 2008
Super Bowl Excitement May Be Hazardous
Getting too excited or upset during the Super Bowl
may provoke a heart attack or other cardiac emergency.
Study Links Stress To Soldiers’ Maladies
Traumatic brain injury, described as the signature wound of the
Iraq war, may be less to blame for soldiers' symptoms than doctors once thought.
Reporter Honored By Tomorrow Fund
NBC 10 reporter Barbara Morse-Silva has been awarded the "Service to Children Award."
