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Dangerous social media trend has deadly consequences

Dangerous social media trend has deadly consequences A new social media trend, dubbed “subway surfing,” shows people hopping on top of a moving subway train and riding it. But the… CBS...

RIDOH Issues 2025-2026 COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendations

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends the 2025-2026 COVID-19 vaccine for most Rhode Islanders 6 months of age and older to protect against serious illness from COVID-19 over the...

$12 Million in Medical Debt Forgiven And Counting

$12 Million in Medical Debt Forgiven And Counting Thanks to our partnership with Undue Medical Debt, the Office of the General Treasurer has now relieved an average of $1,749.69 in medical debt for...

Veintisiete especies de bacterias y hongos que viven en la boca de las personas aumentan el riesgo de cáncer de páncreas

Los hallazgos ayudan a comprender mejor la relación entre el microbioma oral y el cáncer de páncreas Las bacterias en la boca, la puerta al cáncer, los infartos y la diabetes La boca puede ser la...

Health officials detect West Nile virus in Providence

Health officials detect West Nile virus in Providence Read More Cranston police take person into custody after pursuit involving stolen vehicle Read More Cumberland EMS, Rhode Island Blood Center...

North Providence church installs Narcan life box to combat opioid crisis

North Providence church installs Narcan life box to combat opioid crisis Read More Health officials detect West Nile virus in Providence Read More Cranston police take person into custody after...

Several Northeastern States and America’s Largest City Announce the Northeast Public Health Collaborative

Voluntary Coalition includes Rhode Island, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York State, Pennsylvania, and New York City Regional Partnership Brings Together Public Health Agencies...

RI health insurance premiums to increase by up to 21% in 2026

RI health insurance premiums to increase by up to 21% in 2026 Suspect left note saying he planned to kill Charlie Kirk, later confessed in texts, prosecutor says New Providence facility offers...

Turning down the volume: Providence bars test out sound mitigation

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — A new pilot program in Providence is trying to keep the party going inside nightlife venues without killing the vibe. Earlier this year, two Providence bars received grants...

‘We need an army:’ RI struggles to keep spotted lanternflies at bay

‘We need an army:’ RI struggles to keep spotted lanternflies at bay District hires investigator to look into Barrington teacher’s social media activity Turning down the volume: Providence bars...

El gobernador McKee firma ceremonialmente un paquete de proyectos de ley de atención médica

WOONSOCKET, RI – En el Centro de Salud Thundermist en Woonsocket, el gobernador McKee se unió hoy a la presidenta del Senado, Valarie Lawson, y a muchos otros legisladores para celebrar una firma...

RI Health Insurance Rates Explode, State Approves Increases of 17% to 21%

NEW: RI Health Insurance Rates Explode, State Approves Increases of 17% to 21% Commercial health insurance premiums for 2026 have been approved by the State of Rhode Island’s Office of the Read...

Multiple overdose deaths linked to legal products sold in gas stations, smoke shops

Multiple overdose deaths linked to legal products sold in gas stations, smoke shops Health officials say products containing a synthetic Kratom compound known as 7-Hydroxymitragynine, or 7-OH, have...

Six Nurses Disciplined By the RIDOH — 3 Surrender Their License

Six Nurses Disciplined By the RIDOH — 3 Surrender Their License In six separate incidents, the Rhode Island Department of Health has taken disciplinary action against nurses in the Read More....

Precautionary Boil Water Advisory Issued for Town of Richmond Water System and Town of Hopkinton Water System

Precautionary Boil Water Advisory Issued for Town of Richmond Water System and Town of Hopkinton Water System The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is alerting consumers of the Town of...

Por qué algunas personas no sienten afinidad con los perros, según la psicología

Estudios científicos y especialistas indican que esta relación puede estar influenciada por diversas razones. Desde experiencias previas a contextos culturales, qué factores impactan en este...

Estas herramientas psiquiátricas podrían ayudar a la curación natural del cerebro

Funcionan para la depresión y el TEPT. ¿Podrían también ayudar al cerebro a repararse tras una catástrofe neurológica? Entre los prometedores contendientes para la neurorrehabilitación se...

COVID-19: Who Should Be Vaccinated?

COVID-19: Who Should Be Vaccinated? Chances are, you’re confused about what’s going on with COVID-19 vaccination. You’re certainly not Read More. Trump Accuses Foes With Multiple Mortgages of...

La letal bacteria ‘come carne’ pone en alerta a expertos en EE. UU.: “Definitivamente, esto no es normal”

Este año se registró un aumento de muertes a causa de la bacteria carnívora que se propaga en agua salada. En Estados Unidos se registraron decenas de muertes provocadas por la bacteria carnívora...

Fumar daña la salud respiratoria de los fumadores, sus hijos y nietos

El tabaquismo pasivo sufrido en la niñez por un padre podría repercutir en la función pulmonar de su descendencia décadas después ¿Debería prohibirse fumar dentro de casa? Un estudio muestra el...