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What Tim Walz has shared about his family's 7-year IVF journey
“I remember praying every night for a call for good news.”
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How Connecticut is supporting menstrual equity
State officials are working with community groups like The Diaper Bank of Connecticut to make sure there’s access to free menstrual products in schools.
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Health experts warn of mosquito-borne infections during the summer
If you’ve ever been bitten by a mosquito, chances are you have the same reaction as Gus Gabbey.
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Health experts warn of mosquito-borne infections during the summer
If you’ve ever been bitten by a mosquito, chances are you have the same reaction as Gus Gabbey. “I hate mosquitos, a lot,” Gus Gabbey, of Glastonbury said. “Because they get you bumps, and they itch a lot.” Glastonbury Director of Health Wendy Mis said we are in the peak season when there are more mosquitoes and diseases spike. “It...
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Gen x, millennials face higher risk of 17 cancers than older generations
Researchers aren’t sure why, but say a combination of factors, including obesity, more sedentary behavior, common medications or chemical exposures, are possible causes.
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How a blood test for Alzheimer's Disease is revolutionizing how it's diagnosed
A doctor and member of the Connecticut chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association’s Medical Scientific Advisory Council explains how blood tests are changing how Alzheimer’s is diagnosed.
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First-of-its-kind treatment for uterine fibroids accessible in Connecticut
There’s a new treatment in Connecticut to help women with uterine fibroids. Uterine fibroids are non-cancerous, but can cause a lot of discomfort. They’re often treated with surgery, but a new treatment at UConn is less invasive. This is the first-of-its-kind in the state. “Patients don’t need any incisions on their belly, they’re able to recover extremely quickly, and...
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Reports finds infant condition ‘tongue-tie' may be over diagnosed, surgery unnecessary
A new report is raising questions about infants being treated for tongue-tie.
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Why girls are getting their periods sooner than a generation ago
A study shows girls are getting their periods about 6-months earlier than they did a generation ago. The Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Yale School of Medicine explains some of the reasons why this is happening and the risks associated with earlier periods.
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Measles cases in the U.S. are already triple last year's total, and it's only July
The U.S. has recorded 188 cases this year.
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Boar's Head recalls 200K pounds of deli meat sold nationwide amid listeria concerns
Boar’s Head is recalling more than 200,000 pounds of liverwurst and other deli meat products because they could be contaminated with listeria, which can cause potentially deadly infections in vulnerable populations, the FDA says. Authorities say they are investigating whether the contamination may be linked to an ongoing listeria outbreak that has killed two people, one of them a New…
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Doctor warns about counterfeit weight loss medications
Dr. Sue Decotiis says you should be wary about any medications you buy online or that do not come to you via a prescription.
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A tiny birthmark was 1st sign of Virginia college student's deadly cancer
Melanoma is the second-most-common type of cancer diagnosed in 15 to 19-year-olds and the most common form of cancer affecting young adults age 25 to 29. Here’s the story of Mari Tisera, who died at age 20
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Skin cancer under the nail is possible, here are the signs to watch
We all know the importance of protecting ourselves from the sun, but there’s one place where you might not think to look for symptoms of skin cancer: your nails. A doctor at Yale Cancer Center explains the signs to watch for and how rare it is.
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CT LIVE!: Low Impact Cardio Workouts
Maggie Downie shared ways to get your heart rate up without hurting your joints.
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US health officials confirm 4 new bird flu cases in Colorado poultry workers
Four poultry workers in Colorado have been diagnosed with bird flu, bringing the U.S. total to nine since the first human case of the current outbreak was detected in 2022.
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Fitness icon Richard Simmons dead at 76
Fitness icon Richard Simmons is dead at 76, according to law enforcement sources.