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URI pharmacist offers advice for a healthy Father�s Day

On the occasion of Father�s Day, URI Pharmacy Associate Professor Lisa Cohen, an expert on men�s health, shares her advice about the top three health problems affecting men.

In addition to teaching pharmacy students in men�s health, Cohen conducts research at the VA Hospital in Providence where she regularly meets with men over age 50 who have diabetes.

In addition, she conducts diabetes education with patients at an endocrine practice.

Here are the top 3 health issues facing men and how to help...

Today's Top Stories

[Pharmacy] thumbnail placeholder Nobel laureate to keynote international pharmaceutical conference: The University of Rhode Island will hold a global pharmaceutical sciences conference featuring Nobel Prize winner Thomas Steitz from Sept. 28 through 30 at its Kingston Campus.

[Quadangles] thumbnail placeholder Alex & Ani: A vital force in Rhode Island: Perhaps it is no surprise to her parents that today Rafaelian sits at the head of Alex and Ani, the Cranston-based positive energy company that is currently the fastest growing business in Rhode Island.

[GSO] thumbnail placeholder Doctoral students win awards for presentations at oceanography conference: Two doctoral students at the University of Rhode Island�s Graduate School of Oceanography were recognized last month with awards for their research presentations at the 2012 Ocean Sciences Meeting in Salt Lake City.

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Rhode Island junior Hannah Johnson is one of 20 members of the URI team that will represent the University in England at the Henley Women's Regatta. She will keep a regular journal for GoRohody.com to bring fans along for the ride.

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In his latest blog posting, President Dooley argues that, despite the cool job market and the continuing weak economy, studying the arts and humanities is still a worthwhile and valuable pursuit that can open many doors.

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Despite what other economists are saying, Rhode Island is not on the brink of a double-dip recession, according University of Rhode Island professor Dr. Leonard Lardaro.

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