Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities face various challenges. One such challenge involves transition, which is the act of moving or changing from one activity, routine, or setting...
Did you know testicular cancer is the most common cancer in men between the ages of 20 and 34? According to the CDC, the average age of testicular cancer diagnosis is 33. In 2020, the year for which the most recent data is...
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When we think of seasonal depression, we usually associate the lower emotional states with the cold, gray weather. However, studies show that anxiety and depression are at high points in April, according to Psychology Today...
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...