CT: Health
Advocates for Alzheimer's patients seek more help from CT lawmakers
People who support those with Alzheimer's disease are in Hartford today, asking Connecticut lawmakers to do more for families facing the brain …
Report finds Black LGBTQ+ youth hardships easing a bit
A new report said Black LGBTQ+ youth are seeing more equality, in Connecticut and the U.S. but it does not always mean greater opportunity. The …
CT dentists share new trends in kids' oral health
During Children's Dental Health Month, Connecticut pediatric dentists are advising the best habits for their young patients. The Centers for Disease …
CT group fights deadly disparity in healthcare
A Connecticut group wants to work with the General Assembly on improving health equity. A 2023 Health Equity report from the nonprofit group …
CT takes action to keep homeless people safe in winter
Connecticut organizations are working to protect homeless people from winter's biting chill. This time of year poses severe health challenges for …
Research: Too much political news can affect your health
As beneficial as it is to keep up with current events, too much political news can be detrimental to a person's mental health. Numerous studies are …
Ozempic scams increase with weight loss drug’s popularity
High-demand products are usually big targets for scammers, and weight-loss drug Ozempic is no exception. Scams across the U.S. are being reported …
Making New Year's resolutions realistic helps you keep them
If history is any indicator, many people are giving up on their resolutions even though 2024 is only one week old. Studies show 23% of adults in the …
Study: Voting critical to improving U.S. health care
A new report concluded voting benefits your health as much as democracy. The American College of Physicians study showed poor election practices …
Loneliness, isolation on the rise around the holidays
As festive as the holidays can be, isolation and loneliness peak at this time of year. A 2022 survey finds 55% of Americans experience increased …
CT residents struggle with medical debt despite available financial aid
Health care advocates said too often medical patients in Connecticut who are eligible for financial aid to help cover the cost of their care are not i…
Survey: Discrimination rampant in CT, US health care
Despite efforts to the contrary, people across Connecticut and the U.S. experienced discrimination in health care. A DataHaven report found between 1…