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Managing high blood pressure and cholesterol

WEBNEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Millions of Americans have high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Both are risk factors of heart disease and stroke. Dr. Khushbu Janani with Hartford HealthCare and

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New treatment options for Parkinson's disease on the horizon

WEBPeople with Parkin’s disease can have debilitating symptoms despite the best medical care. Thankfully, research is robust and new treatment options are on the horizon.

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Administrative Supervisor

WEBOur team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives - and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members.

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Study suggests how many cups of coffee per day may benefit your …

WEBIn today’s health headlines, how much coffee to drink per day for health benefits, the outlook for antibiotic resistance in the future, and what to know about ultraprocessed foods and type 2

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Conn. sees largest whooping cough outbreak in years, just in time …

WEBIt's the largest outbreak in years, with 93 cases so far in 2024, compared to just 11 all of last year according to the CTDPH.

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Health Headlines: Spreading awareness on World Sickle Cell Day

WEBNEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — June 19 is World Sickle Cell Day. Sickle cell disease is a rare disorder where red blood cells become hard, sticky and C-shaped, leading to blood flow blockages that

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Hartford HealthCare hosting statewide Celebrate Life event for …

WEBHartford HealthCare is holding a statewide Celebration Life! event to honor those impacted and battling a cancer diagnosis.

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New addiction treatment center set to open in Middletown

WEBMIDDLETOWN, Conn. (WTNH) — A new health care center will soon open in Middlesex County. The site will offer a range of range of services, from psychotherapy and group therapy to medicated

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Trinity Health of New England accepting UnitedHealthcare after …

WEBHARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Trinity Health of New England and UnitedHealthcare have come to an agreement that would ensure access to Trinity Health hospitals for patients covered by

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Trinity Health no longer accepts UnitedHealthcare after failed …

WEBCONNECTICUT (WTNH) — As of July 1, Trinity Health of New England no longer accepts UnitedHealthcare insurance. Due to the change, patients covered by UnitedHealthcare Commercial or Medicare

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Waterbury nursing home expected to close after loss of federal …

WEBThe Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) said it is pulling the nursing home’s federal funding because the Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) said the 200-bed facility

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A first of its kind program for transgender community in CT

WEBMiddlesex Health offers a comprehensive transgender program so that members of the community have access to the medical care they need.

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Tulane’s public health school secures major gift to expand

WEBNEW ORLEANS (AP) — A longtime donor who has given more than $160 million to Tulane University is the new namesake of the university’s expanding 112-year-old school of public health, Tulane

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Gov. Lamont touts UConn Health's energy efficiency

WEBGov. Ned Lamont visited UConn Health’s campus in Farmington on Wednesday morning to highlight the work of a Connecticut-based company that specializes in energy efficient technologies.

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Man who sold fentanyl-laced pill liable for $5.8 million in death of

WEBLOS ANGELES (AP) — In 2019, Brandon McDowell was contacted by a sophomore in college who asked to buy Percocet, a prescription painkiller. What the 20-year-old sold her instead were counterfeit

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Now a Roe advocate, woman raped by stepfather as a child tells …

WEBWASHINGTON (AP) — A 22-year-old woman who became an abortion rights advocate after she was raped by her stepfather as a child tells her story in a new campaign ad for Democratic presidential

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Chris Hemsworth reveals he has at-risk gene for Alzheimer's …

WEBMarvel star Chris Hemsworth has a gene that puts him at risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, the Thor actor announced during a media tour for his new show, Limitless.

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Hartford Hospital Auxiliary holds 35th Annual Golf Tournament

WEBHARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — The Hartford Hospital Auxiliary is teeing up its 35th annual golf tournament fundraiser on Monday. This year’s tournament aims to raise funds to provide a special

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Doctor arrested in child sex abuse investigation found dead, …

WEBA doctor who was arrested in a child sex crime investigation involving Meriden police and the FBI has been found dead, according to the office of the chief medical examiner.

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