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...
FDA OKs sales of Zyn nicotine pouches, citing health benefits for adult smokers
It’s the first time regulators have authorized sales of the products, which are the fastest-growing...
What products contain Red 3 dye? Checking ingredient labels is the best way to find out
The FDA is ordering food and drug makers to remove a dye called Red 3...
Two CT health organizations recommend masks in hospitals, other locations. ‘Safety a top priority’
A CT health organization is strongly recommending colleagues, residents and visitors to wear a mask...
CT woman charged with practicing medicine without a license. Police say evidence found at her home
Police said that evidence supporting the initial report was “located and seized at" her home.
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FDA bans red dye No. 3 from foods
The move comes nearly 35 years after the dye was barred from cosmetics such as...
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Health insurers limit coverage of prosthetic limbs, questioning their medical necessity
An estimated 2.3 million people are living with limb loss in the U.S., a number...
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FDA floats plan to make cigarettes nonaddictive, but its fate rests with Trump
The Biden administration is floating a long-awaited proposal to make cigarettes less addictive
Biden health officials say they built up US pandemic defenses. Trump promises changes
Biden officials touted the steps they took to halt or prevent disease threats, but some...
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Tips to find the best air purifiers to protect against wildfire smoke
LOS ANGELES -- As buildings and brush continue to smolder in Los Angeles, a toxic...
What to do if you have to evacuate without your medications
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles fires have forced thousands to evacuate indefinitely from their...