The Rhode Island Department of Health said it has issued the first kratom manufacturer license.

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — A person in their 60s from Providence County has tested positive for West Nile virus, marking the state’s first probable human case of the mosquito-borne disease this year.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Dr. Carla Martin from RI Department of Health joined 12 News at 4 to share how to stay healthy during peak flu season when ...

The campaign includes an ad featuring local talent It is being funded by a $190,000 grant from the CDC Note: This story contains mentions of suicide and self-harm. PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island’s ...

A federal advisory panel no longer universally recommends the hepatitis B vaccine for newborns within 24 hours of birth. The panel was recently overhauled by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., ...

However, you should know there are some real health concerns when it comes to animals in the wild. "Rhode Island is a high-incidence state for tick-borne illnesses, such as Lyme disease, babesiosis, ...

The Providence Police Department said that two police officers were sent to the hospital after their cruisers were involved in a crash Friday. Boat crash in Wickford Harbor may have been caused by ...

NORTH SMITHFIELD, R.I. (WJAR) — The Rhode Island Department of Health will open up public comment on a potential upgrade to the water system for some North Smithfield schools. The district runs its ...