URI Pharmacy student's drug delivery start-up earns funding

Willy Njeru's Nanovyx uses bacterial molecules to carry antibiotics, overcome antimicrobial resistance

Racial disparities in obesity widen in rural areas across country

URI Health Studies Professor Steve Cohen examines urban-rural divide, a growing disparity in health care that is worse in some areas

Blue-Green Algae Advisory Lifted At Indian Lake In South Kingstown

The lake is now safe again for fishing, boating and kayaking, state officials said.

URI’s new Neuro-Learning Center to boost brain education

Students in multiple health disciplines gain access to state-of-the-art neurological technology after Champlin Grant

URI Physical Therapy students lead Parkinson's exercise program

The program services members of the community living with Parkinson's Disease, offering therapy for clients, and education for students.

URI College of Pharmacy's national grant to help fight opioid epidemic

The $455,000 grant will fund training for local pharmacists to initiate and administer medications to treat opioid use disorder

URI College of Pharmacy, Providence VA create research partnership

The formal agreement creates a URI research hub in the capital city and bolsters research efforts of both institutions.

Bacteria and Algae and Toxins–Oh My

URI pharmacologists continue College of Pharmacy’s tradition of marine research, expanding into freshwater systems—and wading into the muck

URI Speech and Hearing Centers give ‘Gift of Hearing'

Partnership with OSCIL provides no- or low-cost hearing aids to those in need at full-service audiology clinic on the URI campus

Toxic Blue-Green Algae Blooms At Indian Lake In South Kingstown

RI Department of Health officials say people shouldn't drink water or eat fish from the lake. Avoid fishing, boating, and kayaking.

Toxic Blue-Green Algae Blooms At Worden Pond In South Kingstown

RI Department of Health officials say people shouldn't drink water or eat fish from the pond. Avoid fishing, boating, and kayaking.

These Are The Best Hospitals In RI, Newsweek Says In New List

See the Rhode Island hospitals named to the list, along with their score, location and network.

Improving understanding of alcohol use disorder among those with PTSD

URI Psychology Professor Nicole Weiss’ funded study explores the desire to dampen even positive feelings among those facing the disorder

Nanoparticle research aims to treat liver disease, prevent cancer

URI Pharmacy Professor Jyothi Menon’s research supported by National Institutes of Health and White House ‘Cancer Moonshot’ program

Microplastics infiltrate all systems of body, cause behavioral changes

Professor Jaime Ross’ study finds ‘widespread’ infiltration, potential for serious health consequences, including Alzheimer's

Rhode Island Confirms 1st EEE, 4th West Nile Virus Findings Of 2023

About 30 percent of people with EEE die, and many survivors have ongoing neurological problems, Rhode Island health officials say.

Rhode Island Confirms Third West Nile Virus Finding Of 2023

No mosquitos trapped in Rhode Island this season have tested positive for the less common Eastern Equine Encephalitis.

Oysters From Rhode Island Harvester Recalled Due To Vibrio Outbreak

Vibrio parahaemolyticus symptoms can include diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, headache, fever, and chills.

2 Rhode Island Hospitals Earn 5-Star Ratings From Medicare

The agency’s Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings for 2023 include 54 more 5-star hospitals than last year.

Narragansett Police Share Hot Weather Safety Tips

See ways to prevent heat-related illness and deaths during the hot days of summer in Narragansett, the rest of Rhode Island, and beyond.

Syringes Found Washed Ashore At Beach In South Kingstown

State environmental officials say lifeguards found around 15-to-20 syringes that washed onto the beach with driftwood and seaweed.

RI Offering Free Skin Cancer Screenings At State Beaches and Parks

All screenings will be private and provided by dermatologists and dermatology residents affiliated with Brown Dermatology.

More Than 1 In 5 RI Adults Have Been Diagnosed With Depression: CDC

The greatest prevalence for Rhode Island residents with depression diagnoses was among people ages 19-23, according to the CDC.

Bonnet Shores Beach Safe To Reopen For Swimming: RIDOH

The state's Beach Monitoring Program oversees water quality testing at beaches during the summer months to make sure the water is safe.

Bonnet Shores Beach In Narragansett Closes For Swimming Over Bacteria

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommended the closure because of high bacteria levels making it unsafe to swim.

URI Nursing study to examine commercial fishermen’s health

Professor Thaís São-João aims to improve quality of life for fishermen, potentially increasing fish landing impacting the blue economy

URI researcher working to ease health effects for astronauts

Nutrition professor Marie Mortreux’s work, partly funded by NASA, could help inform long-term space flight planning

Study: Pharmacists can effectively start opioid use disorder treatment

Pilot study published in New England Journal of Medicine shows patients can safely start care in community pharmacies without a physician.

URI Kinesiology study aims to improve back pain rehab

Graduate student Chrissie Wojciechowski seeks volunteers for study in advanced kinesiology labs, including the Motion Analysis Lab

Blue-Green Algae Warning Lifted At Larkin Pond In South Kingstown

RIDOH's State Health Laboratories confirmed that blue-green algae has been at acceptably low levels and that cyanotoxins are not present.

URI’s program to help stop overdoses expands throughout New England

$1.3 million award will fund distribution of thousands of life-saving Narcan kits, community overdose reversal training

South County Hospital Receives 'A' Grade For Safety: Leapfrog

The Leapfrog Group has a 10-year history of assigning letter grades to general hospitals throughout the United States.

URI Pharmacy study seeks to identify new toxins in algal blooms

Assistant Professor Matthew Bertin’s study funded by $400,000 federal grant focuses on freshwater lakes, rivers

URI research to detect early-stage Alzheimer’s gets $10.3M grant

Neuroscientist, pharmacy professor Jessica Alber secures funding to study retinal scanning as diagnostic tool

Meet Basil, the adorable new therapy dog now at URI

English Labrador will work with clients in the Psychological Counseling Center, members of campus community

Maple Syrup is a ‘Hero Ingredient’

URI College of Pharmacy researchers partner with JWU to leverage culinary nutrition and food science to encourage maple syrup consumption

URI Healthcare Workforce Development trains health workers statewide

The office for continuing ed in the College of Pharmacy has expanded to offer training to health care professionals across the board.

Life saved after URI Community First Responder Program outreach

Local resident uses Narcan that URI Pharmacy students gave him and taught him to use to reverse an overdose just two days later

Having a partner more important than children to stave off loneliness

URI Professor of Health Studies Nekehia Quashie's study on avoiding isolation during a pandemic published in the European Journal on Ageing

Kingston’s Camp Beach In South Kingstown Reopens For Swimming

State health officials had recommended closing the beach for swimming on Aug. 5 due to high levels of bacteria in the water.