Women are less likely to die when treated by female doctors, study suggests
Hospitalized women are less likely to die or be readmitted to the hospital if they are treated by female doctors, a study published Monday in the Annals of Internal Medicine found.
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Women Advocate for Heart Awareness on National Wear Red Day
Men and women are encouraged to wear red to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease and help save lives. Today we’re sharing the story of one heart disease survivor and her message to young ... -
Child Has Died of Influenza in Connecticut
A child from New Haven County has died from the flu, according to the state Department of Public Health. The child is under 10 years old, according to state officials, and this is the first pediatric ... -
Health Officials Report First Connecticut Flu Death This Season
Connecticut health officials said a person in their 50s marks the first flu death in the state this season. The state Department of Public Health said the person who died is from New London County. He... -
What to Know About Flu Season in Connecticut This Year
As respiratory illnesses continue to rise, doctors are also seeing an increase in influenza cases for this time of year. “There are definitely probably a little more earlier than we are normally used ...