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A new study suggests that teenagers who spend too much on computers and video games may turn psychotic. A new paper published in JAMA Psychiatry says researchers studied over 12-hundred participants who spent a lot of time online as teenagers and found they were up to seven percent more likely than

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 medi

Taking antidepressants like Prozac while pregnant can hinder a child's brain development and possibly cause mental disorders later in life. That's the findings in a new study published last week in the journal Nature Communications. Experts say antidepressants that raise serotonin levels can influen

Several scientists are sounding the alarm after cases of an infection known as zombie deer disease have spread to 32 states. The deadly brain parasite, which is formally named chronic wasting disease, causes symptoms including loss of coordination, weight loss, lethargy, and uncontrolled drooling. T

We have warnings about an increase in Hepatitis C cases, fears of a yellow fever reemergence and cancer-causing chemicals in your hair products.Wow, we had a lot to catch up on with our infectious disease expert, Dr. Fred Browne of Griffin Health. https://audioboom.com/posts/8390669-melissa-in-t

Three whistleblowers claim they were terminated after reporting wrongdoing at their workplaces. (BizSense Pro subscription required)

Friday, March 6, 1914 was opening night at the Family Theatre in Brussels.

Friday, March 6, 1914 was opening night at the Family Theatre in Brussels.

DPH warns schools of highly contagious COVID strain FacebookTwitterEmail Kings Highway Elementary School in Westport is shown in this file photo.Erik Trautmann / Hearst Connecticut Media The state’s epidemiologist has warned Connecticut school administrators of the potential threat of a COVID variant that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention expects to be the dominant strain here by March. During a weekly call with school superintendents, state Epidemiologist Dr. Matt Cartter gave a...