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Sprouts and bagged salad greens: What food safety experts steer clear of to avoid E. coli
The outbreak, likely linked to slivered onions on McDonald’s Quarter Pounders, joins a list of other E. coli incidents from fresh produce, especially precut, pre-washed fruits and vegetables.
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Fact Check: Q&A on the 2024-2025 COVID-19 Vaccines
Updated COVID-19 vaccines targeting JN.1-lineage omicron variants of the coronavirus are now available in the U.S. for the fall and winter seasons.
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Breast reconstruction surgery awareness
A local surgeon discusses this specific procedure and what patients and family members should know about it.
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Online gambling has fueled an industry boom that threatens public health, commission finds
An international group of health experts concluded that existing regulations globally are insufficient to protect the public from the potential harms of widely accessible gambling.
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Missouri bird flu patient didn't spread the virus to others, CDC says
Even as cases of H5N1 virus among animals and people are rising in the U.S., there’s no evidence of human-to-human transmission.
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EPA sets stricter standards for lead paint
New standards from the Environmental Protection Agency are aimed at protecting children from exposure to lead paint.
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CT LIVE!: Wheeler Health
In these uncertain times, your mental health matters more than ever. Hear Daniel Melchor, LCSW, Integrated Care Supervisor, discuss the importance of self-care and how Wheeler Health is here to support you every step of the way. Don’t wait—prioritize your well-being today!
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Which states are part of the McDonald's E. Coli outbreak? Full list of impacted locations
The McDonald’s E. Coli outbreak has been linked to food served in 10 states, including several in the West and Midwest.
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Bird flu cases in people quietly tick up, with dozens reported across 6 states
Four cases in Washington farmworkers are the latest in a drumbeat of human infections across the U.S. as the virus continues to spread among farm animals.
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E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders
An E. coli outbreak has been linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders in multiple states.
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What is ‘pink cocaine'?
The substance has been named in high profile celebrity cases.
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Loss of smell may cause changes in breathing patterns, new study suggests
People can be born with no sense of smell, a condition called anosmia, or they can acquire it, as has been the case with many who had a Covid infection.
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Olympian Chris Hoy reveals terminal cancer diagnosis amid wife's MS battle
Olympic gold medal cyclist Chris Hoy is revealing he has terminal cancer. The 48-year-old British athlete shared in an Oct. 19 interview with The Sunday Times that doctors have given him two to four years to live.
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Walmart will start delivering prescriptions to customers' doorsteps as CVS and Walgreens struggle
Walmart will start delivering medications in six states, but it plans to offer prescription delivery in nearly every state by the end of January.
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Testicular Cancer: Critical Warning Signs Every Man Should Know
The following content is provided by Yale New Haven Hospital. This content does not represent the opinions of the NBC Connecticut news team. Click here to learn more about Yale New Haven Hospital. For many people, November is often referred to as Movember, a month of not shaving during the month to help raise funds and awareness about men’s health, including...
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Younger Asian American women had the second-lowest breast cancer rate. Why they're now tied for No. 1
Since 2000, breast cancer among Asian American and Pacific Islander women under 50 has increased by 50%, according to the American Cancer Society.
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Volunteer program that helps seniors stay engaged and connected
The HELP program at Griffin Hospital in Derby is looking for volunteers to engage with their older patients. It could help prevent mental and physical declines in the patients.
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Drug overdose deaths fall for 6 months straight as officials wonder what's working
After years of rising, the tide may finally be turning on deadly drug overdoses in America.
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Patients are relying on Lyft, Uber to travel far distances to medical care
Uber and Lyft trips can save patients and insurers money, costing a fraction of the typical fee for an ambulance ride, said David Slusky, an economics professor at the University of Kansas
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First ovarian transplant in New England happened here in CT
A world-renowned fertility preservation expert performed the first ovarian transplant in New England right here in Connecticut. He explains how he was able to use tissue from a patient that had been frozen for 18 years.