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Do You Have One? These Are The Eight Major Food Allergies Do You Have One? These Are The Eight Major Food Allergies
Do You Have One? These Are The Eight Major Food Allergies As consumers become increasingly concerned with food safety and quality, ensuring food safety in terms of allergen exposure is still vitally important to everyday health, the USDA warns. Millions of Americans have allergic reactions to food each year. There are eight major food allergens, and being aware of the signs and symptoms associated with an allergy attack can help to keep you safe and avoid potential triggers in the future. More than 160 foods have been identified that can cause allergic reactions in those with allergies. These foods make up about 90 percent of food allergic reactio…

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by Valerie Musson
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Four Flu-Related Deaths Reported In Connecticut This Season Four Flu-Related Deaths Reported In Connecticut This Season
Four Flu-Related Deaths Reported In Connecticut This Season Four flu-related deaths have been reported in Connecticut so far this season. The state Department of Public Health's latest report says there was one new death between Dec.15 and Dec. 21. All four deaths were people age 65 and over. A total of 203 hospitalizations linked to the flu have been reported this season. For more information from the Department of Health report, click here.

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by Joe Lombardi
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NY Law Raising Legal Age To Purchase Tobacco Products Takes Effect NY Law Raising Legal Age To Purchase Tobacco Products Takes Effect
NY Law Raising Legal Age To Purchase Tobacco Products Takes Effect Older teenagers in New York will officially no longer be able to purchase tobacco or e-cigarette products. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the legislation into law on Tuesday, July 16 that raises the minimum sales age for tobacco and e-cigarette products from 18 to 21. The law took effect after 120 days, on Wednesday, Nov. 13. "New York is taking aggressive action to stamp out smoking among teens and children, but tobacco and e-cigarette use still persists thanks to irresponsible corporate marketing campaigns targeting young people," Cuomo said. "By raising the smoking age from 18 to 21…

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by Zak Failla
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Separate Salmonella Outbreaks Sicken 890 In 48 States Separate Salmonella Outbreaks Sicken 890 In 48 States
Separate Salmonella Outbreaks Sicken 890 In 48 States Two separate salmonella outbreaks have now sickened 890 people in 48 states, according to health officials.  In an outbreak linked to backyard poultry, 768 people in 48 states have been sickened, with 122 hospitalizations and two deaths reported. In interviews, 75 percent -- 237 of 315 -- ill people reported contact with chicks or ducklings, said the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A total of 38 cases have been confirmed in New York and 17 in Connecticut. People reported getting chicks and ducklings from several sources, including agricultural stores, websites, and hatche…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Light At The End Of The Tunnel? CT Flu Activity Decreased To 'Local' Light At The End Of The Tunnel? CT Flu Activity Decreased To 'Local'
Light At The End Of The Tunnel? CT Flu Activity Decreased To 'Local' For the first time in several weeks, there were no flu-related deaths in Connecticut, prompting the state Health Department to classify activity in the area from "regional," to "local."  There were no deaths related to influenza reported in Connecticut in the past week, leaving the total of 78 during the current flu season, which may be nearing a close.   The Connecticut Department of Health issued its report for the week ending on Saturday, May 18, and the spread of the virus seems to have slowed, with the percentage of outpatient visits with influenza-like illness decreasin…

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by Zak Failla
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Having A Stroke Can Happen To Anyone At Any Time, CDC Warns Having A Stroke Can Happen To Anyone At Any Time, CDC Warns
Having A Stroke Can Happen To Anyone At Any Time, CDC Warns The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is sharing a warning about the potential for anyone at any time to be afflicted by a stroke. Strokes are considered the fifth leading cause of death in the United States. A person’s risk of having a random stroke is dependent on a number of factors including undiagnosed high blood pressure, unknown family history and more. American actor Luke Perry died of complications following a massive ischemic stroke. The incident occurred in his Sherman Oaks, California home on Feb. 27. After Perry suffered from a second stroke, his family decided …

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by Valerie Musson
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Six New Deaths Linked To Flu Reported In CT Six New Deaths Linked To Flu Reported In CT
Six New Deaths Linked To Flu Reported In CT There has been six more deaths related to influenza in Connecticut reported the past week, bringing the total to 75 during the current flu season. The Connecticut Department of Health issued its report for the week ending on Saturday, April 27, and the virus continues to spread throughout the state. The 75 deaths are still less than at this time last year. The CDC said that reported cases tend to increase in November before peaking between December and February. Flu season typically lasts through the middle of the spring. The organization estimates that flu has resulted in between 9.2 mill…

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by Zak Failla
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Burnout Declared A Health Crisis According To Harvard, Health Organizations Burnout Declared A Health Crisis According To Harvard, Health Organizations
Burnout Declared A Health Crisis According To Harvard, Health Organizations Are you emotionally exhausted, cynical and feeling hopeless? You could be experiencing burnout, which is now being considered a legitimate public health crisis by Harvard as well as several health organizations. Burnout is more than just having a tough day or week — psychologist Sheryl Ziegler, the author of “Mommy Burnout,” published last year, describes the condition as “chronic stress gone awry.” What’s more is that anyone can experience burnout — from parents to doctors and other high-stress daily duties, rates are on the rise across the board. A survey among Human Resources leade…

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by Valerie Musson
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Two More Flu-Related Deaths Reported In CT Two More Flu-Related Deaths Reported In CT
Two More Flu-Related Deaths Reported In CT There have been two more deaths related to influenza in Connecticut reported the past week, bringing the total to 66 during the flu season. The Connecticut Department of Health issued its report for the week ending on Saturday, April 6 and the virus continues to spread throughout the state. Despite the high body count, it is still fewer deaths than this time last year. Officials from the Connecticut State Health Department announced this week that the flu is spreading rapidly throughout the state, with some hospitals reportedly limiting visitation to prevent the spread of the virus.  …

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by Zak Failla
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Here's Where US Ranks Among World's Happiest Countries Here's Where US Ranks Among World's Happiest Countries
Here's Where US Ranks Among World's Happiest Countries A new list of the world’s happiest countries has yielded some surprising results. The United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network's 2019 World Happiness Report ranks each country using six different variables: income, freedom, trust, healthy life expectancy, social support and generosity. The top five happiest countries, according to the report, are Finland (No. 1), Denmark (No. 2), Norway (No. 3), Iceland (No. 4) and the Netherlands (No. 5). So, where does the United States fall on the list? At No. 19 — down one spot since last year and five spots since 2017. According…

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by Valerie Musson
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Eight New Flu-Related Deaths Reported In CT Eight New Flu-Related Deaths Reported In CT
Eight New Flu-Related Deaths Reported In CT There have been eight more deaths related to influenza in Connecticut reported in the last week, bringing the total to 37 this flu season. The Connecticut Department of Health issued its report for the week ending on Saturday, Feb. 23 and the virus continues to spread throughout the state. Despite the high body count, it is still less deaths than this time last year. Officials from the Connecticut State Health Department announced this week that the flu is spreading rapidly throughout the state, with some hospitals reportedly limiting visitation to prevent the spread of the virus. According…

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by Zak Failla
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Greenwich YouTuber With More Than 1M Followers Addresses Fans' Concerns Greenwich YouTuber With More Than 1M Followers Addresses Fans' Concerns
Greenwich YouTuber With More Than 1M Followers Addresses Fans' Concerns A 24-year-old from Greenwich who made her name as a social media star, is stepping away to take a “needed break from the negativity,” amid concerns for her health. Eugenia Cooney recently raised concern from her fans due to her diminishing weight and extremely thin frame. Questions about her health ran rampant around the Internet during a brief hiatus from social media, prompting her to respond. “Hey guys! I've been offline for a while and I'm sooo sorry if I worried anyone!,” she posted on Twitter late in January. “That was not my intention at all. I've just been taken a much-needed b…

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