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First human case of emerging tick-borne disease reported in Connecticut
The first locally acquired case of an emerging tick-borne disease has been reported in Connecticut. The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station said this is the first locally acquired human case of Rickettsia parkeri rickettsiosis in Connecticut and it’s also the first report of the disease in the northeast. Dr. Peter Krause, a Yale senior research scientist, said there is a...
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1 in 3 Gen Z men turn to social media for health advice: Here's how to spot medical misinformation online
One out of 3 Gen Z men in the U.S. are turning to social media for their health information, according to a recent survey from the Cleveland Clinic.
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FDA approves Bristol Myers Squibb's schizophrenia drug, the first new type of treatment in decades
The twice-daily pill, Cobenfy, is a badly needed new treatment option for the nearly 3 million adults in the U.S. living with schizophrenia.
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1 in 8 can't afford medical bills in Connecticut: study
Newly released data shows 13% of Connecticut households can’t afford their healthcare costs.
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1 in 8 can't afford medical bills in Connecticut: study
Newly released data shows 13% of Connecticut households can’t afford their healthcare costs. The problem is even bigger with families who get their insurance through an employer, with Office of Health Strategy Commissioner Deidre Gifford estimating that number is around 20%. “What we found, as you’ve seen, is there is a significant chunk of families struggling to pay all of…
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What to know about polycystic ovary syndrome
September is polycystic ovary syndrome awareness month. Dr. Deepti Rawal explains the symptoms and what to look for.
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What to know about Parkinson's disease after Brett Favre's announcement
Parkinson’s is a neurologic disease that robs people of control over their movements. Here’s what more to know about the disease.
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What is Parkinson's disease?
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive movement disorder of the nervous system that weakens nerve cells and leads to symptoms, including problems with movement, tremor, stiffness and impaired balance.
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Free at-home COVID tests will soon be available again
The federal government will be making a limited number of free at-home COVID test available at the end of the month.
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Iron deficiency in adults may be more common than thought, study finds
A new study found that nearly one third of Americans may have an undiagnosed iron deficiency. Here’s how to address the issue.
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FDA approves first at-home nasal spray flu vaccine
The first flu vaccine that people can give to themselves at home will be a nasal spray called FluMist. It will still require a prescription, but it can be ordered directly from an online pharmacy.
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Jill Biden reveals $500 million plan that focuses on women's health
First lady Jill Biden on Monday unveiled a new set of actions to address health inequities faced by women in the United States, plans that include spending at least $500 million annually on women’s health research.
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How to order free COVID-19 tests as a new round becomes available this month
Americans will be able to order up to four COVID-19 nasal swab tests free of charge starting later this month. Here’s how you can order.
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US will let more people take methadone at home
The first big update to U.S. methadone regulations in 20 years is poised to expand access to the life-saving drug starting next month. But experts say the changes could fall flat if states and methadone clinics fail to act.
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Two or three cups of coffee a day is linked to a lower risk of heart and metabolic disease
Drinking several cups of caffeinated coffee or tea a day may protect against Type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease and stroke.
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Senate Republicans again block legislation to guarantee women's rights to IVF
Republicans have blocked for a second time this year legislation to establish a nationwide right to IVF.
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Louisville is hailed as a vaccination success. Can it be sustained?
Kentucky’s largest city has been praised for managing to raise childhood vaccination rates at a time when may places are trying to prevent further declines. But Louisville’s success is limited and the city has not been able to achieve herd immunity thresholds so far.
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CDC says Missouri bird flu case is a ‘one-off,' no signs of spreading
Health officials on Thursday said they don’t know how a Missouri person caught bird flu but believe it may be a rare instance of a “one-off” standalone illness.
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‘Basketball nun' Sister Jean, 105, still works every day, shares her longevity secrets
She loves sports and has become a good luck charm for the Loyola University men’s basketball team. Here’s how she stays healthy at 105.
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Novo Nordisk weight-loss drug is effective for kids as young as 6, study shows
A drug approved to treat obesity in adults and teens is safe and effective for use in kids as young as 6 when combined with diet and exercise, a small new study shows.