Health
Junk food turns public villain as power shifts in Washington
The push to reform the American diet is being driven largely by conservatives who have...
Trump wants to pull the US out of the World Health Organization again. Here’s what may happen next
It's an action many scientists fear could roll back decadeslong gains made in fighting infectious...
CT lawmaker seeks ability take control of financially distressed hospitals
The language bill says lawmakers are trying to “prevent abrupt service interruptions and ensure the continuity...
CT program to end poverty draws broad attention at Federal Reserve Bank
Connecticut’s trailblazing ‘baby bonds’ program might ultimately serve as a proving ground for efforts to end poverty around...
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Health care AI, intended to save money, turns out to require a lot of expensive humans
Artificial intelligence systems require consistent monitoring and staffing to put in place and to keep...
New EPA rule means local governments must check more pipes for lead
ATLANTA — Metro Atlanta’s largest water utilities, in response to a federal deadline, reported this...
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$58.6M in funds from CT settlement to go to housing homeless with opioid use disorder. Here’s how it will work
Connecticut's OSAC’s largest approval to date, $58.6 million, will support people with opioid use disorder...
US accuses Walgreens of filling millions of illegitimate prescriptions, including for opioids
The U.S. Justice Department is accusing Walgreens of filling millions of prescriptions in the last...
CT officials: Highly pathogenic avian flu confirmed in backyard flock in state
Flock owners are encouraged to report anything unusual, especially sick or dead birds, officials said.
Ozempic, Wegovy and other drugs are among 15 selected for Medicare’s price negotiations
Biden administration says popular weight loss drugs have been added to Medicare’s list of medications...
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Surprise finding sheds light on what causes Huntington’s disease, a devastating fatal brain disorder
New research shows that the mutation is, surprisingly, harmless for decades. But it quietly grows...
UnitedHealth Group shares fall amid worry over medical costs
UnitedHealth Group beat estimates for fourth quarter profit as the Eden Prairie, Minnesota-based health care...
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Proposed rules would require nutrition info, allergen warnings on alcohol labels
The department’s Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau is seeking public content on proposals...