Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a type of cancer that begins in the large intestine or colon. The colon is the last part of the gastrointestinal (GI) system and serves to absorb nutrients and eliminate feces. CRC most commonly...
Essential Tremor (ET) is a relatively common movement disorder that affects about 10 million Americans and millions more worldwide. What is essential tremor? Tremor is an involuntary – usually rhythmic – movement that results...
Aging. It’s a natural part of life whether we like it or not. A glance in the mirror will show those wrinkles and thinning hair, but what you can’t see is what’s happening inside the body. Something called “ inflammaging” can...
Anyone can develop a hernia—they're a common medical condition that happens in both men and women. A hernia is a hole in the abdominal wall. Sometimes underlying tissue or part of an organ or the intestines gets caught in...
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...
We’ve seen them everywhere – fidgets. They’re growing in popularity, among both kids and adults, but what is their true...
If you’ve heard the term “forever chemicals,” you may be wondering just what it means. It refers to a group of thousands...
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...