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Cancer study at Pratt & Whitney ends

Thu, 23 May 2013 09:13:33 GMT

A massive, 11-year study of brain cancer at jet engine manufacturer Pratt & Whitney is coming to an end with what could be definitive information about fatal occupational illnesses at Connecticut plants.

Doctors offer hyperbaric therapy

Jocelyn Maminta — Wed, 22 May 2013 22:31:05 GMT

More doctors are now offering hyperbaric therapy in their offices.

Special: Winning the Bully Battle

Erin Logan — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:26:51 GMT

Over the last several months we've been getting many calls and emails from you out of concern that your child is being bullied in school.

Surgeons call for medical spa regs

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:19:02 GMT

Connecticut plastic surgeons are meeting at the state Capitol complex in Hartford to urge passage of a bill addressing safety at medical spas.

UPDATE: Contaminated well water

Jocelyn Maminta — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:34:45 GMT

Tests show your water is tainted by a toxic chemical, what would you do?

Lawmakers announce mental health plan

Mon, 20 May 2013 12:09:03 GMT

Lawmakers, advocates and relatives of children killed in the Newtown school shooting are unveiling a new proposal for child mental health at the state Capitol complex in Hartford.

Drug to combat war against cancer

Jocelyn Maminta — Thu, 16 May 2013 20:19:32 GMT

An experimental drug is showing great promise in the war against cancer.

Dedicated to dropping the weight

Jocelyn Maminta — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:21:42 GMT

Losing ten pounds can be challenging. Imagine losing more than 80 and doing it within a year. It's a life changing transformation and we here at News 8 had a front row seat to this story.

Moms making their own baby food

Jocelyn Maminta — Wed, 15 May 2013 20:36:52 GMT

It's a growing trend, Moms making their 'own' baby food.

Mission of Mercy dental clinic

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:04:01 GMT

State and local officials are welcoming the Connecticut Mission of Mercy back to the state for the 6th annual free dental clinic.

Woman details fight to prevent cancer

Jocelyn Maminta — Tue, 14 May 2013 20:51:06 GMT

Doctors told actress Angelina Jolie that she faced an 87 percent change of developing breast cancer. Tuesday, News 8's Jocelyn Maminta spoke to one local woman who faced the same battle.

3-year-old battles Angelman Syndrome

Jocelyn Maminta — Mon, 13 May 2013 18:34:22 GMT

A relatively little known disorder known as Angelman Syndrome is drawing focus in the medical world.

Racing for breast cancer research

Anne Craig — Thu, 09 May 2013 22:43:24 GMT

This Saturday, hundreds of walkers will take part in the Race in the Park for breast cancer research. Among them is a survivor who had no family history of breast cancer, and was diagnosed very young.

New treatment for allergy sufferers

Jocelyn Maminta — Thu, 09 May 2013 22:41:57 GMT

The latest treatment for allergy sufferers is a timely story in the midst of pollen season.

Association urging higher cigarette tax

Thu, 09 May 2013 09:27:24 GMT

The American Heart Association is urging Connecticut lawmakers to increase the state's cigarette tax.

Race raises money for breast cancer

Jocelyn Maminta — Wed, 08 May 2013 22:44:39 GMT

The pink ribbons are up in the City of New Britain, getting ready for the 2013 Connecticut Race in the Park this Saturday.

HIV/AIDS activists rallying at Capitol

Wed, 08 May 2013 09:52:47 GMT

Activists are rallying at the state Capitol to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS in Connecticut as part of the 13th annual "AIDS Awareness Day."

Therapy dogs help students relax

Erin Logan — Tue, 07 May 2013 22:43:44 GMT

Finals week, it's a very stressful time for college students. But one local university is trying a new approach in getting students to relax.

Reassurance for soon-to-be parents

Anne Craig — Tue, 07 May 2013 22:16:30 GMT

For expectant moms and couples down syndrome is often a concern, as well as the testing for it: an amniocentesis. However, big strides are being made in pre-natal testing.

Toxic well water makes family sick

Jocelyn Maminta — Mon, 06 May 2013 22:02:42 GMT

Contaminated water has a neighborhood in Wallingford taking action. Tests show a toxin is in the well water.

Spit-cleaning baby's pacifier is OK

Mon, 06 May 2013 20:03:25 GMT

Research has shown that babies need to be exposed to a wide variety of bacteria, viruses and other organisms to help their immune systems develop and mature properly.

Lawmakers consider licensing tattooists

Mon, 06 May 2013 17:32:23 GMT

Some tattoo artists dislike the ink on a new bill requiring new licenses and others say regulations should be consistent statewide.

Health exchange seeks groups to help

Mon, 06 May 2013 10:58:47 GMT

Local civic, nonprofit, faith-based, municipal organizations are being asked to help enroll Connecticut residents in health insurance plans as part of the federal Affordable Care Act.

Bill creates credit for long-term care

Mon, 06 May 2013 10:29:36 GMT

Connecticut lawmakers are considering a new personal income tax credit for premiums paid for long-term care insurance policies.

Anne Craig shares fertility struggles

Anne Craig — Thu, 02 May 2013 22:23:17 GMT

After News 8's Anne Craig struggled with her own fertility issues, she decided to spend some time with others going through the same battle.

Helping couples in pregnancy struggle

Jocelyn Maminta — Thu, 02 May 2013 20:56:27 GMT

There's a national effort underway to help couples struggling to get pregnant. Connecticut is already one of 15 states with a mandate for fertility insurance.

Suicides among middle-aged increases

Thu, 02 May 2013 16:53:02 GMT

Federal health officials say the suicide rate among middle-aged people in Connecticut increased more than 30 percent from 1999 to 2010. That was higher than the increase in the national rate.

Alicia Keys launching HIV campaign

Wed, 01 May 2013 23:01:41 GMT

The singer hopes to start a global dialogue about HIV and women

FDA: Plan B available to teens 15 & up

Nneka Nwosu — Wed, 01 May 2013 23:01:10 GMT

The FDA says the Plan B pill is safe for teens as young as 15-years-old.

Westerly Hospital plans 45 layoffs

Wed, 01 May 2013 12:13:26 GMT

Forty-five employees of Westerly Hospital have received layoff notices in advance of the building's sale to Lawrence + Memorial Hospital.