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Canine Critical Thinking

Researchers at Emory University use MRIs to probe the thought process of dogs to improve training for service and therapy dogs. Watch »

May 23, 2012

Coffee Drinking Linked to Longer Life

Coffee drinkers could live longer than those who don't indulge in a daily cup of joe. A recent study found men... Watch »

May 23, 2012

Be Healthy: New Prenatal Test

Until recently there were just a few options for pregnant women to screen their baby for conditions such as... Watch »

May 22, 2012

Dealing With Bug Bites This Summer

Dr. Michael Gutman discusses everything from ticks and Lyme Disease to mosquitos. Watch »

May 21, 2012

Breast Cancer Vaccine Shows Promise

New vaccine shown to cut risk of breast cancer in half. Rachel McNeill reports. Watch »

May 18, 2012
State Issues Warning of Sick Turtles

State Issues Warning of Sick Turtles

There have been no reports of turtles causing human infections in Connecticut. Read »

May 18, 2012

The Power Of Scent

Have you ever noticed a smell and had it bring back and old memory? That's because it is a powerful sense. Watch »

May 15, 2012

Eating to Conceive a Baby

Vitamins also help a couple's chances of having a baby. Watch »

May 16, 2012

Feeling The Burn of Risky Tanning Habits

A new study highlights risky tanning habits among young adults. "People who have any kind of indoor... Watch »

May 11, 2012

Chubby Baby Could be a Sign of Obesity

New study proves that healthy toddler diets are critical in the prevention of obesity. Watch »

May 8, 2012

Losing Big at Moodus Gym

Two teams are competing to lose weight at Banner Total Fitness. Watch »

May 2, 2012
More Sleep May Keep Weight Down: Study

More Sleep May Keep Weight Down: Study

Researchers say sleeping more than nine hours a night can block genetic factors linked to weight gain. Read »

May 2, 2012

New Therapy for Traumatic Memories

This kind of treatment helps stop bad images and changes how memory is recalled, according to the doctor. Watch »

May 2, 2012

"Biggest Loser" Winner to Be Revealed

The season finale of NBC's "Biggest Loser" comes to a close as former contestants return to reveal their... Watch »

May 1, 2012

Campus Zombie Invasion

A pharmacy professor came up with an idea to teach students how to fight infectious disease outbreaks, by staging a... Watch »

Apr 30, 2012

Telemedicine

When a patient arrives at an outlying Emergency Room, high resolution two-way conferencing technology can provide a... Watch »

Apr 27, 2012
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200 Sickened by "Tuna Scrape" Salmonella Outbreak

At least 200 people have now fallen ill from an outbreak of salmonella traced to the "tuna scrape"... Read »

Apr 26, 2012
Yale Cares for Patients After Cancer

Yale Cares for Patients After Cancer

There is also help coordinating medical care with things like making a mammogram appointment or follow ups. Read »

Apr 26, 2012

Smilow Gets Personal to Treat Lung Cancer

Yale scientists are hard at work on new and effective treatments for other lung cancer patients who... Watch »

Apr 27, 2012
Helping Cancer Patients Navigate Changes in Life

Helping Cancer Patients Navigate Changes in Life

They take people past the initial shock of a diagnosis and carry them through things like financial and... Read »

Apr 25, 2012
Jim Calhoun Cancer Challenge
The NBC Connecticut Jim Calhoun Cancer Challenge Ride and Walk is on Saturday, June 9 in Simsbury.
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