For the first time, researchers used positron emission topography (PET) imaging technology to detect differences in nerve impulses in the brain for autistic adults. If this imaging could be done for children, what could this mean for earlier intervention and better support for those on the spectrum? We spoke to Dr. James McPartland at the Yale School of Medicine and Dr. Dave Matuskey, Medical Director of Yale PET Center about the study and what happens next.
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According to the American Society on Aging, 1 in 2 people worldwide hold ageist attitudes. Ageism is linked to increased social isolation, depression, and anxiety among older adults. It also can lead to inadequate treatment in healthcare. Today is Ageism Awareness Day and we spoke with clinical associate professor of occupational therapy at Quinnipiac University, Nicole Fidanza, about the impact of ageism on people and ways to combat the problem.
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A six-year-old boy died after a violent domestic violence attack on him, his mother and little brother two weeks ago. Before that, a 27-year-old mother was shot and killed by the father of her infant daughter in Bridgeport. And before that, a mother of three was shot and killed in her Ansonia home. Domestic violence continues to be a major issue, and we got more insight on the problem from CEO and President at The Center for Family Justice, Deb Greenwood.
For more information: https://centerforfamilyjustice.org/
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This week is Fire Prevention Week and we want to know how busy firefighters are this time of year, what types of fires they’re responding to – and what we need to do to be proactive with fires. We get insight from Bridgeport Fire Chief Lance Edwards.
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Host Paul Pacelli opened Tuesday’s “Connecticut Today” with some startling new numbers regarding how unaffordable the state is becoming for many residents (00:38). CBS News correspondent Jim Krasula joined us from Wilmington, North Carolina, regarding the continuing Hurricane Helene clean up (06:47). Intelligence analyst, counter terrorism specialist and former Green Beret Brian Boyd analyzed the current military situation in the Middle East (09:52), while WICC Chief Meteorologist Paul Piorek updated the situation with Hurricane Milton (16:55) and Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio joined us with her weekly update (21:47)
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What are some good tips in terms of preparing for college? How to apply, standardized testing – Brigitte spoke with Priyanka Shingala, the founder of “Let’s Talk College,” about all that and more (00:00). After that, Mark Ellwood, host of Bloomberg’s “Travel Genius” podcast, also dropped by to talk about everything travel-related with Brigitte, and especially with Hurricane Milton formulating in Florida and how it’s affecting travel (18:08)
Jonathan Gruber, Executive Producer of Black Eye Productions, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about his documentary CENTERED: JOE LIEBERMAN.
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There’s a viral trend on LinkedIn turning heads, especially potential employers. Gen-Z users are posting the banner #Desperate to their profile pictures hoping to capture the attention of managers of potential jobs. We asked our career strategist, Julie Bauke, if this is a good idea or a career killer.
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Flagman Inc. is a non-profit traffic safety campaign focused on raising awareness about roadside dangers first responders and highway workers face. The organization has started bringing educational programs into Connecticut schools including Fairfield in 2023. Now, the group has expanded to Milford and Seymour! We spoke with the founder of Flagman Inc., Cindy Iodice, and media relations, Fran Mayko, about the expansion news and goal of the program.
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Stillbirth affects about 1 in 175 births, and each year about 21,000 babies are stillborn in the United States. This month is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. Leslie Shannehan is a volunteer at Bridgeport Hospital, working with mothers who have lost an infant. She shared ways the hospital is helping parents grieve the loss of a child, including a recent donation of a bassinet-type device called “cuddlecot.”
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