Health

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The Giving Pump Charity Gives Back to Local Children’s Hospitals

Through September 30, fill up your gas tank to raise funds for Hasbro and Boston Children’s Hospitals.

Olivia Barone,

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2024 Best of Rhode Island Readers' Poll Results

You voted and our team tallied. Here are your favorites in dozens of categories from food to florists.

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The Best Gluten-Free Bakeries in Rhode Island

Living with celiac disease, an intolerance, or avoiding gluten for lifestyle reasons? Don't worry, here are six places to get the (baked) goods in and around Rhode Island.

Lauren Clem,

Angels Giving Back Returns with Annual 5K Race

Proceeds benefit the Alzheimer's Association, the PKD Foundation and the Tomorrow Fund for children with cancer.

Casey Croft, Edelinda Baptista,

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3 Medical Breakthroughs in Rhode Island

From preeclampsia causes to restorative spinal cord injury devices to faster and easier vasectomies, the Ocean State is making waves in the medical community.

Dana Rae Laverty, Lauren Clem, Jamie Coelho,

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A Deep Dive into Rhode Island's Primary Care Crisis

Why finding a primary care doctor is proving to be a challenge in the Ocean State, and why we're in desperate need of health care reform.

Ellen Liberman,

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Find Your Community at BarreCoast

Come for the workout and stay for the beachy vibes and friendly faces at this fitness studio in Westerly.

Tabitha Pereira,

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Rhode Island Comedian’s New TV Special Shines a Light on Chronic Illness

Doug Ouimette’s new comedy special, “I Can’t Stand Stand-Up Comedy,” explores his wife’s experience with chronic fatigue syndrome and how the family finds laughter through the pain.

Lauren Clem,

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Q&A: How Personal Coach Montana DePasquale is Running the Show

DePasquale guides both beginning runners and seasoned pros to put their best foot forward.

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