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Do GLP-1 supplements work? What to know about ‘nature's Ozempic'
The products are being advertised as more affordable alternatives to blockbuster weight-loss drugs. Here’s what doctors think about them.
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Whooping cough spikes, especially among unvaccinated teens
The U.S. is experiencing more than four times as many whooping cough cases compared with last year — a spike that some experts attribute to post-pandemic vaccine fatigue.
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Breast cancer at 38 left 1 woman weak and vulnerable. How strength training got her in the best shape of her life
Once Cait Lowry finished breast cancer treatment, weight lifting helped her rebuild muscle, boost her energy and fight brain fog and insomnia.
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Prevent Emergencies and Be Prepared With These Summer Safety Tips
Keep the following tips in mind when engaging in outdoor and activities to ensure your summer remains safe and enjoyable.
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What are enteroviruses?
Enteroviruses are a common cause of viral infections for all age groups and include coxsackieviruses, hepatitis A and polioviruses.
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Virus that causes paralyzing illness is spiking in the U.S., wastewater data shows
A respiratory virus that sometimes paralyzes children is spreading across the U.S., raising concerns about another possible rise in polio-like illnesses.
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Here's why Sept. 16 is the start of Asthma Peak Week
The third week in September is the start of Asthma Peak Week. It’s a time when emergency rooms see more patients for asthma-related issues.
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Menopause can bring on dental problems, but you can protect your mouth
Menopause is well-known for causing hot flashes and night sweats for many women. But the list of menopause maladies can also include dental problems.
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High lead levels found in 1 in 3 cinnamon samples, group says
The findings from Consumer Reports follow recent recalls of cinnamon products
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Mind Your Prostate: A Guide to Understanding Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Getting checked out can offer options for symptom relief and also potentially rule out prostate cancer.
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Data check: Connecticut youth concussions
A troubling concussion seen by millions on a nationally televised NFL game Thursday night had people once again visiting the issue of concussions in youth sports. We’re talking about a play during Thursday Night Football where the Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffered a scary concussion. He has had a long history with this injury. In Connecticut, concussions have been...
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Dick Van Dyke says this is the ‘secret weapon' for his health at 98 years old
Dick Van Dyke is letting fans in on the secrets to his good health at 98 years old.
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High doses of ADHD drugs linked to a greater risk of psychosis
Taking a high dose of ADHD drugs is linked to more than five times greater risk of developing psychosis or mania, according to a new study published Thursday in the American Journal of Psychiatry.
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How Connecticut horse owners are reducing risk of mosquito-borne illnesses
A veterinarian shares some precautions that, when paired with vaccinations, can help prevent the spread of EEE and other ailments.
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South Windsor man waiting for kidney talks about importance of organ donors
A South Windsor man is one of about 1,000 people here in Connecticut waiting for an organ donation. As he fights for his life, he wants to call attention to the critical need for organ donors.
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Horse in Connecticut tests positive for EEE
A horse in Connecticut has tested positive for EEE, marking the state’s first case of the disease in a domestic animal this year. The Connecticut Department of Agriculture said EEE, or Eastern equine encephalitis, was detected in a 23-year-old unvaccinated gelded horse in Fairfield County. Officials said the horse was exhibiting neurological symptoms so diagnostic samples were collected, and...
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Department of Public Health's proposed abortion changes spark backlash
The Department of Public Health is looking at changes to the state’s abortion regulations, but those proposed changes are receiving a lot of backlash.
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Department of Public Health's proposed abortion changes spark backlash
The Department of Public Health is looking at changes to the state’s abortion regulations. Supporters say the changes are needed because current regulations are restrictive and outdated. Critics, though, argued during a public hearing Wednesday the changes go too far. Lawmakers approved a bill two years ago requiring DPH to come up with new regulations. “The three subsections that...
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When is the ideal time to get a flu shot?
Should you get your flu shot with a Covid vaccine? Here’s the guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Flu shots are here. When's the ideal time to get one, and should you get it with the Covid vaccine?
Flu shot season is upon us.
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Healthy 41-year-old man dies from mosquito-borne virus EEE: ‘Sudden and rare'
A healthy 41-year-old man in New Hampshire has died after contracting eastern equine encephalitis, a rare but serious virus spread by mosquitoes.