Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States. It accounts for more than 150,000 deaths each year, which is about 30 percent of all cancer deaths. Early detection is key in treating lung cancer...
Men of all ages face specific health challenges and experience different health outcomes than women. In the COVID-19 pandemic men experienced more severe symptoms and were at a greater risk of dying than women. Life...
Diabetes mellitus is a group of diseases characterized by a consistently elevated blood sugar level. Diabetes comes from the word Siphon in Greek, while Mellitus is from the word Honey or Sweet. Having elevated blood sugars...
There is a popular perception that pregnancy is a time solely of joy, excitement, and emotional well-being. It is a myth that mental health is protected in pregnancy. Because of this, many people who struggle with mental...
For the most part, male and female bodies have so many similarities that the practice of medicine, until recently, didn...
What is Parkinson’s Disease? Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a common movement disorder that affects approximately one...
Mononucleosis is known as the “kissing disease,” but what is it, exactly? Commonly referred to as “mono,” this infection...
When you hear the word “rehabilitation,” you might think about treatments for recovery after an injury or medical...
When it comes to urgent matters, they rarely happen at convenient times. When you sprain an ankle or your child has an...
Amidst the opioid crisis that is affecting Rhode Island and the nation, Lifespan has been working to improve the health...
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...
