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Measles FAQ: What It Is, How It Spreads, and How to Avoid It

Kirsten d'Hemecourt, MD
March 4, 2025
Following the development of the measles vaccine and efforts to routinely vaccinate children, cases of the disease dramatically decreased across the United States. Over the past decade, however, cases and outbreaks of measles...
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Red Light Therapy: Benefits, Safety and Things to Know

Kaitlin Leduc, PharmD
April 15, 2025
Red light therapy is a unique way to treat certain medical conditions as an alternative or in addition to taking...
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Why Do We Still Need a World TB Day?

Natasha R. Rybak, MD
April 11, 2025

March 24 is World Tuberculosis Day. Many may think this disease is no longer around, but that is not true. In fact, this...

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Lymphedema After Breast Cancer Treatment: Causes, Symptoms and Prevention

Janet Riordan, PT, CLT-LANA
April 10, 2025
Treatment options for breast cancer continue to evolve, including targeted drug therapies and other non-invasive choices...
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At-Home Health Tests and How They Work

Katherine Houlihan, PharmD
April 3, 2025
In recent years, a variety of at-home health test options have become available for people to use at home. These at-home...
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Alternative Therapies for Joint Pain: Non-Surgical Treatments

Mouhanad El Othmani, MD
April 1, 2025
While joint replacement surgery is an effective option for end-stage arthritis, most frequently, it is not the first...
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Golf and Physical and Occupational Therapy: Improve Your Game and Prevent Injuries

Julie Valois, MPT, DPT, C-PS
March 27, 2025
Golf is known as a low to moderate intensity exercise, but it does put heavy demands on the body. The golf swing is a...
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How to clean vegetables

How to Clean Fruits and Vegetables

Fruits and vegetables are part of a healthy diet, but they need to be washed well to keep you and your family safe. 

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2025

A Taste of African Heritage

Celebrate the healthy, vibrant, plant-based food traditions from across the African diaspora.Join the Brown University Health Community Health Institute and West End Community Center for this free, in-person, six-week series to ...
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30
2025

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Newport Hospital is hosting an interview day hiring event on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Meet with hiring managers for a variety of positions throughout the hospital, including ...
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14
2025

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