Swimming and Water Safety Tips for the Pool, Beach, and Boat

Injury Prevention Center
June 21, 2023

Summer is finally here. As the weather warms, many of us head to pools, beaches or boats to cool off. It’s a great way to spend a hot summer day, but each presents some dangers. Following safety recommendations is critical...

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The Importance of Men's Health Month

The Men's Health Center
June 5, 2023

At every stage of life, men are encouraged to consider three equally important aspects of their health—physical health, mental health and social connection. Men’s Health Week and Men’s Health Month raise awareness of how...

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For A Healthy Brain, Keep Your Stress Level Low and Sleep Quality High

Chuang-Kuo Wu, MD
November 21, 2022

Good brain health is important to a healthy future, and in many cases can reduce your risk for developing dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease. Two important ways to bolster your brain health are to reduce stress and...

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What Is A Migraine and How Is It Treated?

Preston W. Douglas, MD
August 31, 2022

Have you ever had a headache that was so severe that light and noise made the pulsating pain on the side of your head feel like a hot stabbing knife for hours on end, and you wanted nothing more than to lie still in a dark...

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Norovirus: What It Is, How It Spreads, and How It is Treated

Brown University Health Blog Team
February 27, 2023

What is Norovirus? Norovirus is a highly contagious viral infection that is passed easily from person to person. It’s...

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Mediterranean Diet Best for Weight Loss, Heart Health, and Longer Life

Brown University Health Blog Team
February 23, 2023

Whether you’re trying to lose weight, eat healthier, or just feel better, look no further than the Mediterranean diet...

How to Choose a Doctor and Hospital for Bariatric Weight Loss Surgery

Center for Medical and Surgical Weight Loss
February 22, 2023

It’s often said that the best way to lose weight is through diet and exercise. Unfortunately, not everyone will see...

Lung Cancer in Women

Lung Cancer and its Increase in Women

Christopher Azzoli, MD
February 19, 2023

Women are familiar with breast cancer as a common health condition. They are also noticing that many of their female...

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The Common Cold: Facts, Myths, Causes and Treatment

Brown University Health Blog Team
February 16, 2023

When you’re miserable for days with a stuffy nose, aching head, watery eyes and a cough, nothing about it feels “common...

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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