Headaches in children are common. While there are a variety of causes, most headaches are not serious. However, some situations may require medical attention and parents should know the warning signs. Types of headaches in...
At every stage of life, men are encouraged to consider three equally important aspects of their health—physical health, mental health and social connection. Men’s Health Week and Men’s Health Month raise awareness of how...
Recently, many people have been living their lives largely in the virtual world, becoming masters at digital technology and using these tools to connect with loved ones and share their lives. In the LGBTQ+ community, this has...
Fireworks were once a summertime tradition reserved only for celebrating the Fourth of July. Now they’re a common sight and sound in neighborhoods everywhere throughout the summer. Since the laws in Rhode Island have changed...
Every year, the healthcare community emphasizes the importance of getting your flu shot, and this year is no exception...
Cancer can occur in many individuals for no clear reason. Some people who have lived healthy lives and never smoked can...
People start taking hormonal birth control for a variety of reasons, not only to prevent pregnancy. Birth control can...
Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer among women in the United States except for skin cancer. About one in...
Most patients who come to my office for arthritis have what is known as osteoarthritis. This is the wear-and-tear type...
When children return to school after a prolonged absence for medical or mental health care, it's normal to feel anxious...
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...