Connecticut lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are sounding the alarm about getting more mental health experts in our schools. There’s strong bi-partisan support to pass a law forcing the state to invest in filling these roles. But how can we do that when we are still struggling to fill basic teacher shortages in…
Chick-Fil-A is going to allow some antibiotics in its food. The fast-food giant announced on its website it will be switching from ” No Antibiotics Ever” to “No Antibiotics Important To Human Medicine.” What does this mean for people consuming these food items? We asked our peace of mind in the medical field, Dr. Fred…
Some new faces have joined the Beardsley Zoo family. Connecticut’s only zoo announced the birth of five baby Cotton Patch Geese. They were born on March 21st and it marks the first time this threatened heritage breed has been born on zoo grounds. Zoo Director, Gregg Dancho, shared the details behind the big news and…
According to American Cancer Society, breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the United States, except for skin cancers. It accounts for about 30% of all new female cancers each year. Recently, actress, Olivia Munn, made a public statement encouraging women to get a breast cancer risk score. But what is this…
Yale Men’s Basketball busting brackets nationwide…UConn men going for back-to-back titles…UConn women potentially taking on superstar Caitlin Clark…WOW! Connecticut has a big hand in a lot of college basketball headlines this year for March Madness. We dive into those stories with our local sports expert, Rob Adams, and get predictions about UConn’s teams bringing home…
As we count down to the April 8 solar eclipse, biologists are asking the public for their help to document the behavior of animals during the event. David Mestre says for major events in the sky, often times, even your pets will act differently. This is YOUR chance to add to a national science project. Find…
The March 20th deadline was reached for the Insurance and Real Estate Committee with not a single piece of legislation voted on or passed through. One of the bills would have created more affordable health insurance plans for Connecticut families. But at the CBIA Business Day this week, we learned that legislation and other health-related…
For this week’s Workout Wednesday, Amy Llinas shared three easy lifestyle changes you can make today that will have a huge impact on your overall health goals. Find out why hydration in the morning, protein for breakfast, and getting steps in daily will make the difference for all people. Image Credit: Getty Images
Earlier this month, Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Carmela Levy-David, recommended closing down six city schools due to poor conditions and academic performance. Since then, a study is being conducted and a consulting firm is helping out with the process. We got a better understanding of what Dr. Levy-David found in these schools prompting the proposal,…
A local author shares her latest children’s book I Am Different addressing inclusion. Find out about Michelle Artis, her inspiration behind the book and the connection to her son, Aydin. Image Courtesy Of Eric Urbanowicz