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Children, Autism, and Change: Tips to Make Transition Easier

Gina M. Marini, MA, LICSW
January 16, 2024

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...

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Urine Color and What It’s Telling You

Katherine Rodriguez Mahon, MD
April 28, 2026
As a urologist, one of my most commonly asked questions is, “Is this urine color normal?” It’s a great question because your urine can offer many useful clues about what is happening in your body. Everything from hydration...
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Maintaining Oral Health During Cancer Treatment

Tina Rizack, MD, MPH, FNCBC
April 21, 2026
Dental care is fundamentally important for everyone's overall health. Oral health is connected to systemic health through multiple biologic pathways, including chronic inflammation, bacteremia, and shared risk factors. What...
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What Heart Health Looks Like: Every Day Choices to Make

Carole Billington, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, and Sadip Pant, MD
April 7, 2026
Each year in February, we highlight the importance of heart health — yet heart health is an all-the-time concern. Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death in Bristol County and across Massachusetts. In Fall...

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Golf and Physical and Occupational Therapy: Improve Your Game and Prevent Injuries

Julie Valois, MPT, DPT, C-PS
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Golf is known as a low to moderate intensity exercise, but it does put heavy demands on the body. The golf swing is a...
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Is Arthritis Hereditary? Understanding Genetic Predisposition to Osteoarthritis

Thomas Barrett, MD
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide, causing pain, stiffness, and...
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Spring Into New Habits 2025 Style

Brown University Health Blog Team
March 22, 2025

Spring is a time of new beginnings. And that doesn’t only apply to the trees and flowers, but to our lifestyles too. The...

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Nosebleeds: Causes, Treatment and Prevention

Hannah Fassel Justus, MD
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Nosebleeds, also known as epistaxis, are very common, especially in children. The lining inside the nose has many small...

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A Closer Look at Eye Exams: Why You Need Them and What to Expect

Julie Kumata Boehm, MD
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Even if you are seeing clearly, getting regular eye exams is a crucial part of maintaining your overall health. An eye...
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Compounded Weight Loss Medications: What are They and What are Their Risks?

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Over the past few years, weight loss medications have become very popular, thanks in part to a class of drugs called...

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