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Halloween Safety Tips for a Fun and Festive Holiday

Lifespan Blog Team

October 16, 2023

Halloween is almost here! You might be surprised to know that many of the Halloween traditions we practice today have been around for a long time, including wearing costumes and the basics of trick or treating. These safety...

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Sickle Cell Disease: Understanding its History, Symptoms, Treatment and Genetics

Patrick McGann, MD, PhD, Emily Franco, Margaret Lyons, and Helena Bates

August 16, 2022

En Español(PDF) An Kreyòl (PDF) What is sickle cell disease? Sickle cell disease is a common genetic condition that affects hemoglobin, a protein inside red blood cells (RBCs). The role of red blood cells is to carry oxygen...

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Skincare for Teens and Tweens: Taking Care of Young Skin

Tiffany J. Libby, MD

September 3, 2024

Hormonal acne, cystic acne, sunburns, and more—adolescents and young adults alike can all struggle with skincare concerns brought on by a variety of causes. Many teens, especially teenage girls, have taken to creating...

Healthier Options for Trick or Treat Candy

Lifespan Blog Team

August 28, 2024

October is known for Halloween and excited children dressed in costumes walking through the neighborhood to gather as much sugar as they can fit in plastic pumpkins. As adults, none of us wants to be that person who hands out...

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Iron Deficiency Anemia in Children

Salley G. Pels, MD

August 13, 2024

Iron deficiency anemia is a common medical condition in childhood. The condition can have a significant impact on a...

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Sensory Processing Disorder in Children

Nicholas Donohue, OT

We are surrounded by stimuli that affect our senses -- sounds, lights, flavors, smells, and textures. For most of us, it...

Adolescent girl in classroom

Primary Care for Young People: A Personalized Approach for Teens and Young Adults

Abigail A. Donaldson, MD, and Jack C. Rusley, MD, MHS

The adolescent and early adult years can be challenging for teens and their caregivers alike. Not only are teens...

Benefits of Telehealth

What is Telehealth and How Can It Help Patients?

Gary Regan, LICSW

Over the past two decades, many smartphone users have taken advantage of technology to interact with friends and family...

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6 Summer Safety Tips for Teens

Lifespan Blog Team

Another summer is here and teens will fill their days with anything but schoolwork. Those warm, sun-filled days mean...

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Children, Headaches, and When to Worry

John N. Gaitanis, MD

Headaches in children are common. While there are a variety of causes, most headaches are not serious. However, some...

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Conscious discipline

What is Conscious Discipline?

Lifespan Blog Team

January 20, 2020

Parents, caregivers and teachers serve as role models for children. This is especially true when it comes to managing...

Ear Pain in Children: What You Should Know

Sharon Gibson, MD

February 15, 2023

Ear infections and ear fluid are the most common illnesses in childhood other than colds. If your child has ever had an...

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The Benefits of a Weighted Blanket

The COAST Clinic at Bradley Hospital

December 18, 2023

Do you like the feeling of someone giving you a big, tight hug or being wrapped up tightly with blankets at night? If so...

The Benefits of Podcasts for Children

Margaret R. Paccione-Dyszlewski, PhD

February 12, 2019

We know kids should read. What about listening? The benefits of reading to children are well established. When we read...

Childhood Obesity: What It Is and How to Help Your Child

Artur Chernoguz, MD

November 21, 2023

Excess weight and obesity currently affect approximately 40 percent of Rhode Island children and teenagers. Children who...

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