Tufts University says it has launched an investigation after members of the men’s lacrosse team were diagnosed with a dangerous medical condition.
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FDA approves a second Alzheimer’s drug that can modestly slow disease
The approval of Eli Lilly’s Kisunla provides a new option for patients in the early stages of the incurable, memory-destroying ailment.
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Teaching Kids That Connecticut History Goes Beyond White Guys
In Connecticut, third- and fourth-graders study the history of their state. In many schools, students choose to research one person or event from an…
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Yale Study Finds 12 Community Traits Linked To Well-Being
A new study from Yale University shows that where people live may affect their well-being. Past studies have shown that things like high levels of…
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RI Catholics React To Ireland’s Vote To Overturn Abortion Ban
The Eigth Amendment to the Irish Constitution held one of the strictest abortion bans in the world. Ireland’s recent vote to repeal that amednment in a…
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Black Drug Users Grapple With Surging Opioid Overdose Death Rates
A thin man with a touch of gray leans against a wall in Boston’s South End and takes a long drag on his cigarette. He’s pondering a question: Why are…
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Academic Medicine A Big Driver Of RI Economy, Study Shows
A new study by the Association of American Medical Colleges offers fresh evidence that academic medicine is a major driver of Rhode Island’s economy.
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What’s Behind The Recent Frenzy Of Health Care Deals?
Two Connecticut-based health insurance companies are rushing into the pharmacy business. Hartford-based Aetna said in December it would merge with CVS,…
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RI Sleep Therapist Helps People Get A Better Night’s Sleep
On Sunday night we’ll all lose an hour of sleep when we turn our clocks forward for daylight savings time. Losing an hour can really throw you off…