The current guidance advises five days of isolation. Unnamed health officials have indicated that this guidance may soon go away, a move that troubles public health experts.
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Research at the heart of a federal case against the abortion pill has been retracted
A research paper that raises questions about the safety of abortion has been retracted. The research is cited in a federal judge’s ruling about the abortion pill mifepristone.
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To help young people with #mentalhealth, researchers team up with TikTok influencers
Harvard professors wanted to flood social media with evidence-based information about conditions like anxiety and depression. So they turned to the people who already know how to go viral.
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Flu and COVID are on the rise, but there are fewer severe COVID cases than last year
Flu is rising, and COVID levels are higher than last season’s peak. But COVID hospitalizations and deaths are down. Nonetheless, COVID is still the most dangerous virus circulating.
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New Spanish-language website combats misinformation and conspiracy theories about health
The new site will provide practical information and health resources to Rhode Island’s Spanish-speaking communities.
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Noise Pollution in Providence makes San Francisco seem quiet
A team of people studying noise pollution in Providence says the city is inordinately loud for its size – a problem that impacts public health as well as the environment. They’re asking residents about what they hear, and what solutions they’d like to see.
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Cost of living crisis pushing more Rhode Islanders onto the streets
Homelessness in Rhode Island has increased by nearly ten percent over the past year, a situation compounded by inflation and the cost of living crisis.
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Rhode Island domestic violence shelters overflowing
Domestic violence is a public health crisis that has been compounded by the pandemic. The Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence reports the growing problem is straining shelters for survivors in the state to capacity and beyond.
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Gov. McKee signs law to reduce potentially harmful chemicals in Rhode Island drinking water
On Monday, Gov. Dan McKee signed into law a bill limiting toxic chemicals in drinking water, groundwater, and surface water. Environmental advocates are calling it a step in the right direction for protecting the safety of drinking water in Rhode Island.
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Departing interim health director: R.I. public health needs a booster
Rhode Island Interim Health Director Dr. James McDonald is stepping down later this month. He spoke with Health reporter Lynn Arditi about the pandemic and challenges that lie ahead. [This transcript has been edited.] Arditi: Dr. McDonald, your decision to step down as the Health Department’s interim director comes at a time when we’ve seen […]