Health

Cannabis terpenes shown to prevent pain in new study
It's common knowledge that many use cannabis and natural products to treat pain symptoms, especially...

Many people with disabilities risk losing their Medicaid if they work too much
PLEASANTVILLE, Iowa — Zach Mecham has heard politicians demand that Medicaid recipients work or lose...

Big solar array in small CT town illustrates contention over Siting Council
The local family was dismayed when the Connecticut Siting Council authorized a large solar array...

Party with gas, play with fire: The dangerous renaissance of ‘whippets’ in the music scene
Several prominent rap and R&B artists have recently spoken out about the negative impacts of...

States try to rein in health insurers’ claim denials, with mixed results
As more patients and doctors voice their frustrations, states are responding.

‘Wellness rooms’ are claiming space in many homes
By KIM COOK Our homes have been multitasking for a while now. They may be...

CT looks toward closure, other options for facility that costs more than $500,000 per resident
With fewer than 100 residents remaining, state officials are looking ahead to future uses of...

Sports betting is on the rise in CT. Who is cashing in?
More than $6.2 billion has been wagered on sports in Connecticut, about $5.9 billion of...

GOP-backed bill would guarantee right for women to use any contraceptive
ATLANTA — Ever since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the constitutional right to abortion, state...

The Colorado psychedelic mushroom experiment has arrived
Excitement and questions build about the fungi’s potential, affordability, and safety.