Every few months, it seems, there are discussions in the media about new COVID variants. Here's what you need to keep in mind about these coronavirus mutations. Where did this new COVID variant come from? The COVID virus...
It may surprise you to know that there are about 300,000 children in the United States living with juvenile arthritis, a painful and potentially debilitating disorder. Since July is Juvenile Arthritis (JA) Awareness Month, it...
Your vision is fine. Reading, driving, or seeing over distances? No issues there! But even if you do not need glasses, you should still get regular eye exams. Like an annual physical for your health, your eyes should get a...
Adult scoliosis, marked by an abnormal curvature of the spine, can significantly affect one’s comfort and overall quality of life. Unlike scoliosis in younger individuals , adult scoliosis often involves degenerative changes...
Obesity is often thought to be just a weight-related condition. More studies, however, have found that it affects many...
Our feet help us stand, get from place to place, run, jump, dance and more. That activity relies on a network of bones...
Excess weight and obesity currently affect approximately 40 percent of Rhode Island children and teenagers. Children who...
That tradition of gathering around the table for a Thanksgiving feast is an annual family favorite. It’s also the...
While we might not like to think about it, our mouths are filled with bacteria, some helpful and some harmful. Sometimes...
If you’ve been told you have a lung nodule, the good news is that you really don’t need to worry too much. Lung nodules...
Calling Dr. Google! Looking up your symptoms online can be helpful when in search of a diagnosis, but it can also be...
There is plenty we would all like to forget about the coronavirus pandemic. The masks, social distancing, time away from...
COVID-19 has brought major changes to our daily lives, with one of the biggest being the immediate shift to working from...
A vegetarian is someone who does not eat meat and follows a plant-based diet. There are many variations to a vegetarian...
Thinking about signing up for a 5K this fall? This six week training guide can help you cross the finish line without...