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If you are going to be outside a lot this spring and summer, experts say it’s important to check for ticks at the end of the day.

Men of color came together on Saturday morning in Waterbury to discuss men’s health. The discussion was a part of the Fatherhood Health and Wellness Summit hosted by Welcome 2 Reality.

Men of color came together on Saturday morning in Waterbury to discuss men’s health. The discussion was a part of the Fatherhood Health and Wellness Summit hosted by Welcome 2 Reality. “We really want to elevate the awareness of men’s health and men’s wellness,” said Welcome 2 Reality Director of Training Marcus Stallworth. “Our hope is that we raise...

Florida is poised to become the second state to ban the long-standing practice of adding fluoride to public water systems.

Saturday marks Prescription Drug Take Back Day and the state Department of Consumer Protection is urging people to properly dispose of unused or expired medications. There will be 116 sites to drop off medications across Connecticut. Click here to see the full list. Here are items that are accepted in drug drop boxes: Here are items that are not accepted:…

The state Department of Public Health is urging all residents to check on their measles vaccination status as cases continue to rise nationally. They said the the CDC has been notified of 800 U.S. cases across 24 states so far in 2025, compared to 285 cases in all of last year.  There have been no cases of measles in Connecticut,…

April is testicular cancer awareness month. It’s the most common cancer in men ages 15 to 35. It’s rare, but more than 9,700 men were diagnosed with it last year in the U.S.

Health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced on Tuesday a ban on artificial dyes in the country’s food supply.

Health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced on Tuesday a ban on artificial dyes in the country’s food supply. The FDA banned Red Dye 3 in January, and the new ban targets six other synthetic dyes and two food colorings. The ingredients are found in processed foods like candies, cereals, drinks and even some medicine. Kennedy claims the dyes are…

Dr. Arif Kamal, an oncologist at the American Cancer Society, says UVA/UVB rays are blocked by sunscreens with an SPF of at least 30.

Mineral-based sunscreens mechanically block UVA/UVB rays, while chemical sunscreens absorb rays and turn them into heat.

Dr. Arif Kamal, an oncologist at the American Cancer Society, says doctors have a helpful mnemonic to identify possible skin cancer.

Dr. Arif Kamal, an oncologist at the American Cancer Society, explains what kind of sunscreen to use with your children and how often to reapply it.

Health experts fear the virus will take hold in other U.S. communities with low vaccination rates and that the spread could stretch on for a year.

The Office alum Jenna Fischer showed off her burgeoning curls after completing chemotherapy following her battle with breast cancer.

A 106-year-old woman who still likes to fly is so extraordinary that even airport computers are stumped.

The outbreak linked to romaine lettuce killed one person and sickened at least 88 more, including a 9-year-old boy who nearly died of kidney failure.

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Wednesday that the agency will announce, within three weeks, a series of studies aimed at identifying “environmental toxins” he claims are responsible for a dramatic rise in autism rates in children in the U.S.

April is Stress Awareness Month. Experts say recognizing common stress symptoms can help you manage them.

Public health experts say the anti-vaccine views fronted by RFK Jr. are wrong and undermine trust in science. But a recent three-day gathering shows his followers still believe in him.