Researcher: “Many veterans seem to struggle with their eating and body image, but go unrecognized.”
Eating disorders among veterans attributed to trauma, military weight requirements
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Democrats plan to expand Medicare hearing benefits. What can consumers expect?
Proposed new benefits include coverage of certain hearing aids for “individuals diagnosed with moderately severe, severe, or profound hearing loss.”
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Whiting Task Force wants lawmakers to consider abolishing the PSRB
Task force members also recommended the state replace Whiting Forensic Hospital in Middletown.
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Documents: CT city used COVID relief funds to hire a marching band
West Haven officials spent COVID relief funds on a marching band for the city’s Memorial Day parade documents show.
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Killingly power plant dealt a major setback as ISO-NE abandons plans
ISO-New England has requested permission to cut Killingly from its plans, elating environmental activists who oppose the power plant.
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Absentee ballots accounted for more votes for Democrats than Republicans
About 15% of votes received by Democrats were via absentee ballot, as opposed to 7% of votes received by Republicans.
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Gas prices are at historic highs— and are still not high enough
The talk about gas prices has revealed what is most lacking from many public policy debates: context.
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Student quarantines no longer necessary in CT after classroom COVID exposure
Gov. Ned Lamont says students exposed to COVID-19 in the classroom can be screened, not quarantined.
Posted inMoney
State to audit West Haven officials’ use of federal pandemic relief funds
Auditors are to review overtime-related pay that went to several West Haven officials as part of an ongoing investigation.
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Labor chief: Forgiving millions in excess unemployment benefits is no easy task
The $30 million in excess unemployment benefits that thousands must repay to the state and federal governments likely will grow.
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Get the jab: It’s time for your annual flu shot
This is when the flu normally takes hold. Now is the time to get a flu shot.
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Connecticut’s mental health care is good — but could be better
Connecticut’s mental health rating remains at No. 4 in the U.S. overall, but slips to No. 8 for youth.
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Day after local elections comes a sign of Lamont prepping for reelection bid
A staffing change at the Connecticut Democratic Party is a subtle confirmation that Gov. Ned Lamont is running for reelection.
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Providers are scheduling COVID vaccine appointments for children ages 5 to 11. Here’s how to sign up.
In Connecticut, 277,630 children in that age bracket now qualify for the immunization.
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CT election results: Caroline Simmons beats Bobby Valentine for Stamford mayor; GOP holds top offices in many cities
Democrats took the Stamford mayoral race, but the GOP had plenty to celebrate.