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Main Category: Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs Also Included In: Public Health Article Date: 02 Sep 2010 A study published in the scientific journal Addiction argues that privatising Sweden's government monopoly on the sale of alcohol will significantly increase alcohol-related violence and other harms.

Main Category: Crohn's / IBD Also Included In: Pediatrics / Children's Health Article Date: 02 Sep 2010 A new multi-center study of 854 children with Crohn's disease shows a 5-year cumulative risk of bowel surgery is significantly lower than reported in recent studies.

Main Category: Crohn's / IBD Also Included In: Pediatrics / Children's Health Article Date: 02 Sep 2010 A new multi-center study of 854 children with Crohn's disease shows a 5-year cumulative risk of bowel surgery is significantly lower than reported in recent studies.

As he wrapped up an interview session earlier this week, Baylor quarterback Robert Griffin flashed a grin and told a pack of sportswriters how much he appreciated them.

As he wrapped up an interview session earlier this week, Baylor quarterback Robert Griffin flashed a grin and told a pack of sportswriters how much he appreciated them.

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee executives are trying to minimize employee layoffs as it seeks to carve 140 jobs from its TennCare division by November, a spokeswoman said.

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee executives are trying to minimize employee layoffs as it seeks to carve 140 jobs from its TennCare division by November, a spokeswoman said.

Charlie Baker is a Republican health care executive who hopes to unseat Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick this November, in part with a plan he cleverly calls " Baker's dozen ," or 13 ways to save taxpayers well over $1 billion that includes various schemes for shrinking state government.

Charlie Baker is a Republican health care executive who hopes to unseat Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick this November, in part with a plan he cleverly calls " Baker's dozen ," or 13 ways to save taxpayers well over $1 billion that includes various schemes for shrinking state government.

Giovanni A. Di Paola Inducted into Cambridge Who's Who 24-7PressRelease.com (press release) With 20 years of professional experience, Mr. Di Paola serves as a special investigator of the Connecticut Department of Public Health. ... and more »

Put away the pitchfork metaphors that are prevalent in this season of populist ferment: Colorado's Senate contest is a duel of distinguished diplomas.

Put away the pitchfork metaphors that are prevalent in this season of populist ferment: Colorado's Senate contest is a duel of distinguished diplomas.

"Josh Eastman said [last week] that he still was taken aback that the boy's family chose to call the police to get the clip removed from YouTube.

"Josh Eastman said [last week] that he still was taken aback that the boy's family chose to call the police to get the clip removed from YouTube.

Fight against childhood obesity getting support from grants, initiatives Norwich Bulletin At www.healthierkidsbrigherfutures.org, you can find links to things like the Connecticut Department of Public Health's “Playbook for Prevention,” along ... and more »

One of the unanswered questions in the saga of Huguette Clark, the reclusive 104-year-old heiress, has been this: Has she signed a will directing who should inherit her wealth, a Montana copper fortune estimated at $500 million? Yes, she has a last will and testament, a spokesman for Clark's attorney said Wednesday.

One of the unanswered questions in the saga of Huguette Clark, the reclusive 104-year-old heiress, has been this: Has she signed a will directing who should inherit her wealth, a Montana copper fortune estimated at $500 million? Yes, she has a last will and testament, a spokesman for Clark's attorney said Wednesday.

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Mosquitoes in Westerly test positive for EEE Providence Journal Mosquito pools in eastern Connecticut also tested positive for EEE. “Both of our neighboring states have mosquito pools that tested positive for EEE, ... State finds first EEE-positive mosquitoes in North StoningtonNorwalk Plus Magazine First EEE-positive

Biodel changes trade name for Viaject Ct Post The Hearst/Bloomberg Southwest Connecticut Index rose 3.94 to 112.20, as 58 stocks gained, nine fell, and 12 were unchanged. The index is a price-weighted ... and more »

Governor Rell, Comptroller Wyman: Major budget gain from successful ... ShorelinePlus.com ... to the US Department of Health and Human Services,” the Governor said. “The HHS approval of this program is a significant gain for Connecticut. ... Wyman confirms deficit for new budgetThe Connecticut Mirror all 22 news articles »

Recent artificial turf study shows carcinogens and toxins in synthetic fields Norwalk Plus Magazine Their quote, "It is almost certain that the 'headline' conclusion of the CT Department of Public Health (DPH) report will become the focus of media reports ... and more »

The bear that recently killed a caretaker in a Cleveland suburb was the latest example of animal violence in a state that has some of the nation's weakest restrictions on exotic pets and among the highest number of injuries and deaths caused by them.

After a standoff between the Humane Society and agriculture interests, state officials are crafting restrictions on the ownership of dangerous wild pets.

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Healthcare 2: The battle for public opinion The Connecticut Mirror He cut his political teeth at the Connecticut Citizen Action Group, a social justice organization, before working for Democrats in the Connecticut state ... Healthcare's midterm impact: Maybe nothingSalon all 16 news articles »

Even as he presses for concessions from Bridgeport municipal unions and the threat of layoffs looms, Mayor Bill Finch OK 'd 106 hirings January 2009 to June 2010, according to a story in Tuesday's Connecticut Post .

Mosquitoes test positive for EEE in Rhode Island: A pool of mosquitoes tested in a site in Westerly, RI have tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis according to the Rhode Island Department of Health.

Examples of guinea pigs with broken teeth on the top and bottom. Photo: Photo by Carol Green via flickr A guinea pig's system is a very delicate balance .A If a piggy stops eating, it can become a serious health issues very quickly.A There are a number of reasons why a pig may stop eating.A A If he does, review this list to see if any of these ...

A pool of mosquitos in Westerly has tested positive for EEE. HEALTH urges you to protect yourself.

This was Caroline Doty's third surgery day on her left knee all went well - again.

Unhealthy air quality is predicted for most of Connecticut, all Rhode Island, southeastern and central into northeastern Massachusetts, southeastern New Hampshire, and coastal Maine on Wednesday, Sept.

There's an actor behind those muscles. Kellan Lutz , who recently bested his "Twilight" co-star Taylor Lautner and other hulky celebs on Men's Health magazine's Best Summer Bodies list, said he hopes to someday be known for more than chiseled abs.

Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay : Ground Beef Recalled Due to E. coli: USDA Concerns about possible E. coli contamination have led to the recall of about 8,500 pounds of ground beef distributed by Pennsylvania-based Cargill Meat Solutions, says the U.S. Department of ...

New Jersey followed in the steps of several nearby states on Tuesday by adopting new rules to drastically reduce the amount of sulfur in home heating oil, a move that will cut smog and improve health by reducing particulates in the air.

A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A Walsh Construction Co., Chicago, Ill., is being awarded a $131,103,000 firm-fixed price contract for construction of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Pacific Regional Center at Ford Island, Pearl Harbor.A The work to be performed provides for and involves adaptive reuse of historic hangers and new

Submitted by Nancy Martin, Hospital of Central Connecticut, on 2010-08-31.   Rusty Kimball Teri Polaske, center, president of the hospital's New Britain General campus Auxiliary, presents tote and cooler bags to Sharon Telford, left, and Patricia Alfieri, right, lactation consultants at the hospital.

Submitted by Kimberly Gensicki, The Hospital of Central Connecticut, on 2010-08-30.   The Hospital of Central Connecticut will offer a free, six-week workshop series for breast cancer survivors, "Cancer Transitions - Life after Treatment," starting Sept.

Submitted by Maureen Farrell, Quinnipiac University, on 2010-08-30.   Mark Stanczak of Quinnipiac University Quinnipiac University President John L. Lahey addresses the Class of 2014 at the Freshman Induction Ceremony at Quinnipiac on Aug.

Mosquitoes Test Positive for EEE NBC Connecticut "The State Mosquito Management Program continues to find mosquito-borne illnesses in Connecticut's mosquitoes," Public Health Commissioner Dr. J. Robert ... Mosquitoes Test Positive For EEE In North StoningtonWFSB Hartford First EEE-positive mosquitoes trapped in CTWTNH RI mosquitoes test

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E. coli Strain in Latest Outbreak not Regulated Newsinferno.com Recalled meat was sent to Connecticut and Maryland for further distribution to other states. Yesterday we wrote that, according to a report on CNN.com, ... USDA Lax on E. Coli Strain Linked to Beef RecallAOL News Cargill ground beef recalled after E.coli contamination reportsThe

A few months ago, I sat with some friends in a pizza place in Chapel Hill, N.C., engaged in my own version of a " beer summi t." A successful Connecticut entrepreneur, a Wall Street executive, and a retired senior bank officer pummeled me with questions about my support of President Obama.

Health Highlights: Aug. 31, 2010 BusinessWeek The beef was shipped in in cases of 14-pound packages to distribution centers in Connecticut and Maryland for further distribution in smaller packages for ...

BUYINS.NET: (WBS) SqueezeTrigger Price is $16.165. There is $100690119.00 That ... Trading Markets (press release) As of March 1, 2010, it operated 181 banking offices and 501 automated teller machines in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New York. ... and more »

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The Mechanism Behind Fast-Acting Antidepressant Ketamine PsychCentral.com National Institute of Mental Health, the Connecticut Mental Health Center and Yale University School of Medicine funded the work.

Connecticut Health Care Company Exec Ordered to Pay Fine, Restitution 7thSpace Interactive (press release) David B Fein, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that today in Bridgeport federal court, United States District Judge Stefan ...

Neighbors React to Former CFO Charged with Fraud WNEP-TV ... on August 17 after the FBI claimed he stole more than $141166 while working as the chief financial officer for Danbury Health Systems in Connecticut. ... Former Hospital CFO Charged with FraudWNEP-TV abc27 NewsFormer Conn. hospital official charged with fraudabc27 Danbury Hospital CFO

Health officials say the county's most common sexually transmitted disease is a major cause of infertility in women, but that many of them don't even know it.

Cargill Meat Solutions Corp . is recalling about 8,500 pounds of ground beef, because of possible E. coli contamination.

Tracy Pierce and Jesse Marquardt of Gardner will compete in next week's Wisconsin Ironman Triathlon.

Richard Marietta, of Southington, Conn., receives dialysis treatment at Fresenius medical clinic in Las Vegas.

Jesse Barlow, a Hudson native and failed Hollywood actor, comes back ''from the dead'' in From the Dead , a solid debut novel by Hudson High School alumnus John Herrick.

As one of her final acts as governor, M. Jodi Rell asked a federal court earlier this year to end nearly 20 years of federal oversight of Connecticut's child welfare agency, arguing the state has made significant progress in improving its services for abused and neglected children.

Cargill Meat Solutions Corp. has recalled about 8,500 pounds of ground beef that may be contaminated with E. coli, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Saturday.

Montay Green cradles the football and attacks the line like a wrecking ball through concrete.

What happens in Stratford when there aren't enough volunteer emergency medical technicians to handle ambulance calls is similar to what happens in plenty of places.

The Stir (blog)

Cargill ground beef recalled after E.coli contamination reports The Money Times The beef was shipped on June 11 to distribution centers in Connecticut and Maryland. ... E. coli alert: 8500 pounds ground beef recalled, 3 illnesses reportedExaminer.com Beef recall due to E. Coli contaminationeMaxHealth E. coli O26 Illnesses Spark Ground

If you trust the headlines, you might think that the biggest challenge facing the lobster industry in New York and New England is pollution - particularly from plastics.

After another Remington fire, what's next? Ct Post Photo: Christian Abraham / Connecticut Post | Buy This Photo Fire crews from Bridgeport battle a fire that hit the former Remington complex on Barnum Avenue ... and more »

Laurence Cohen & Gina Barreca Irreconcilable Differences August 29, 2010 hc-ed-cohen-barreca-0829-20100829 Larry Gina, I hope that you performed the mandatory duty of all Northeastern "progressives," when a new survey indicated that Connecticut kids are having sex somewhat on the order of horny rabbits.

Two people have gotten sick after eating contaminated beef, one of them from New York.