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Yeast, mold in marijuana products prompts warning from Mass. cannabis board
Several marijuana products sold across Massachusetts were recently found to have mold and yeast in them above acceptable limits, the Cannabis Control Commission said in a health advisory Monday. The strains — Slap N Tickle, Tiger’s Eye, Carbon Fiber, Frosted Jungle, Highland OG and Silver Kush — were sold as recently as last month, according to the announcement. They passed...
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Lawmakers call for answers after listeria outbreak at Boars Head
Lawmakers are calling for more answers after a widespread Boar’s Head listeria outbreak.
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Dwyane Wade reveals he was diagnosed with cancer at 41: ‘Thank God that I did do the surgery'
The retired NBA star spoke about his surprise cancer diagnosis and life-saving kidney surgery.
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Prevent Emergencies and Be Prepared With These Summer Safety Tips
Keep the following tips in mind when engaging in outdoor and activities to ensure your summer remains safe and enjoyable.
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Flu cases are on the rise in Connecticut
Connecticut hospitals say they are seeing significant increases in flu and norovirus cases this season.
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5 key health topics to watch at RFK Jr.'s Senate confirmation hearings
Kennedy is nominated to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, a position that would give him enormous control over public health in America.
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Screen breaks and the right desk setup offer relief from work-related eye strain
Digital screens are pervasive at work and in homes and schools stores. The American Optometric Association says an estimated 104 million Americans of working age spend more than seven hours a day in front of screens. All that screen time can take a toll. Too much exposure to screens can lead to dry eyes, blurry vision, headaches and watery eyes....
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Wine sales drying up as Americans turn elsewhere
Wine sales in the U.S. last year tumbled approximately 6% from 2023, according to data from the industry data group SipSource.
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How eating more fiber may help protect against dangerous bacteria like E. coli
Eating more fiber, which is found in whole grains, vegetables and fruits, might help protect against dangerous bacteria in the gut.
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Kicking off the new year with healthy habits to prevent Alzheimer's disease
Tonya Mauer, who takes care of her mother with Alzheimer’s and volunteers for the Alzheimer’s Association, and Dr. Margarita Reyes, a geriatric physician at Bristol Health, talk about resolving to “love your brain” in the new year.
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More CT healthcare facilities recommending staff, patients wear masks due to illnesses
Days after Yale New Haven Health announced that staff will be required to wear masks during interactions with patients because of an increase in respiratory virus illnesses, more Connecticut hospitals are encouraging staff and patients to wear masks. Middlesex Health said it has not reinstated a mask mandate at any of its facilities, including Middlesex Hospital. However, patients and visitors…
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Prospect Medical Holdings email to employees says workers will be paid
Employees with Prospect Medical Holdings in Connecticut have multiple concerns, with getting paid near the top of the list. An employee shared an email with NBC CT Investigates, which ensures workers will be paid.
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Just one drink a day may put your health at risk, federal report finds
The report will help federal regulators decide whether to update alcohol guidelines.
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Hand sanitizer isn't enough to protect against norovirus. What should you do instead?
Experts explain how to keep yourself safe from the stomach bug.
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Woman, 100, who still works at Home Depot and drives has simple tips for a long life
JoCleta Wilson sought out the job after discovering she didn’t like retirement. “I got so tired of myself. I had to get out of the house and come back to work.”
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Yale New Haven Health staff to wear masks due to uptick in sickness
Yale New Haven Health staff will be required to wear masks during interactions with patients because of an uptick in respiratory virus illnesses.
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Tackling Loneliness: Surgeon General is raising awareness
For more than a year, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy has been raising awareness for the loneliness epidemic. He wrote in a 2023 report that loneliness is associated with a greater risk of heart disease, depression, anxiety and premature death.
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Dementia risk may be twice as high, study shows
A new study published in the Journal of Nature Medicine has found the risk of developing dementia after the age of 55 is much higher than previously thought.
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Yale New Haven Health staff must wear masks due to uptick in sickness
Yale New Haven Health staff will be required to wear masks during interactions with patients because of an uptick in respiratory virus illnesses. A spokesperson said staff will be required to wear masks with patients starting Wednesday, Jan. 15. Patients and visitors are encouraged, but not required, to wear masks. Anyone with a respiratory tract infection is strongly advised to…
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California man says two of his cats died after drinking raw milk recalled for bird flu
A California man says his two cats died and a third was hospitalized after he fed them raw milk recalled for bird flu risk.
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Author lived in an underground bunker for 10 days to study sleep, happiness and health — 1 key thing she learned
Lynne Peeples was on a quest to better understand circadian rhythm, so she stayed in a bunker 50 feet below ground for ten days straight.