In a recent study, the Foundation found nearly half of surveyed drivers reported taking a potentially impairing medication in the past month. More concerning, however, is many of these drivers weren’t warned by healthcare professionals about the medication’s impact on driving. We asked Dr. Browne why this is and what people can do to avoid…
1. Nicotine is a highly addictive chemical. Teenagers and their young brains, bodies and lungs still developing – can become dependent incredibly quickly once the chemical has sunk its claws in them. Dr. Philip Simkovitz is a pulmonology specialist. He talked about the dangers of vaping. ((00:10)) 2. Gail Robinson, who heads the Ash Creek…
1. The 9-8-8 national suicide prevention hotline rolled out a few days ago. We learned the need for it and how mental health is still viewed in America from brain health coach, Leigh Richardson. ((00:10)) 2. A study from the AAA Foundation of Traffic Safety shows many drivers are taking various prescriptions and over the…
1. Connecticut entered level two drought conditions and farmers now have more struggles on their plate. Commissioner of the Dept. of Agriculture, Bryan Hurlburt shared what the current state of dry conditions means for farmers. ((00:10)) 2. There’s a bill very close to passing which could mean big changes for unaffordable medications. Max Richtman, president…
Mango Salsa (serves 6-8 people)3 mangos (leave them out to soften up)– Peel them and cut into chunksAdd ½ cup of chopped onionsAdd fresh cilantro (1/4 cup)Add fresh lime juice (1/4 of cup or two whole limes)Add red bell pepper if you want a little kick IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty…
1. Officials have determined that they will not charge a Ridgefield police sergeant with shooting and killing a black bear known as Bobbi earlier this year. Annie Hornish came back on the show to talk about the apparent botched investigation and what needs to be done to protect bears in CT. ((00:10))2. Primary day is…
Doctors are warning against a new COVID-19 variant that could be more contagious than other variants we have seen so far. The new variants are the newest offshoots of the Omicron variant, and officials say they are even more contagious than previous variants. Dr. Browne says he’s surprised the numbers are so high in the…
1. Attorney General William Tong sought a full public hearing before the Department of Insurance to scrutinize a series of 13 rate filings from nine health insurers seeking average rate hikes of 20.4 percent for the individual market and 14.8 percent for small groups. Award-winning broker, Alan Sheketoff, answered listener questions about the fears of…
1. A Connecticut mother shared her story of losing her newborn to a horrific illness called parechovirus. Kat Delancy told us about her son Ronan and what doctors found out too late. ((00:00)) 2. And continuing the conversation about parechovirus, Dr. Andrew Wong, a primary care physician with Hartford HealthCare Medical Group in Westport, informed…
1. A 15-year-old Bridgeport boy is dead and a female victim is wounded following a shooting at a large party in Fairfield. Lt. Michael Paris gave us the latest on the investigation. ((00:10))2. Brad Pitt recently shared that he has undiagnosed facial blindness. What is that and how do you cope with it? Dr. Zara…