HealthNovember 7, 2026
What Happens to a Relationship When One Person Becomes the Caregiver?
The practical and emotional shifts that come when a partner or family member steps into a caregiving role — and what can help.
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HealthOctober 16, 2026
Connecticut Nursing Homes Under Pressure: Closures, Staffing Shortages and Six Facilities Under Federal Scrutiny
Fifteen nursing homes have closed since 2021 as state and federal records document recurring care deficiencies, workforce problems and increased oversight.
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HealthOctober 16, 2026
Connecticut Sounds the Alarm: Federal Head Start Overhaul Could Weaken Protections for 5,619 Children
State officials warn that proposed federal changes could affect classroom sizes, staffing standards, disability services and mental-health support for Connecticut's most vulnerable young children.
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HealthOctober 16, 2026
Children's Mental Health: The Signs at Home That Can Go Unnoticed
A study highlighted by the NIH suggests that questions about household routines and predictability may help identify risks for depression and sleep disorders.
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HealthSeptember 16, 2026
Connecticut Lawmakers Push to Limit AI in Health Coverage Decisions
Connecticut legislators are advancing a bill that would restrict how insurance companies use artificial intelligence to deny or delay health coverage decisions for patients.
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HealthSeptember 28, 2026
Free School Breakfast Is Now Available to All Connecticut Public School Students
Families do not need to apply, but should check with their school for serving times and locations.
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HealthAugust 20, 2026
Connecticut's Children Are Struggling: The Mental Health Challenge Families Cannot Ignore
Recent Connecticut and national data reveal continuing concerns about anxiety, depression, sadness, isolation and suicidal thoughts among children and teenagers.
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HealthAugust 20, 2026
Intestinal Parasite Cases Nearly Double in Connecticut
Connecticut health officials are monitoring a sharp increase in cyclosporiasis as thousands of infections are reported across the United States.
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HealthAugust 20, 2026
Alzheimer's Is Affecting Thousands of Connecticut Families
Approximately 77,000 Connecticut residents age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer's disease. About 197,000 family members provide unpaid care. Connecticut offers programs to help.
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