A 19-year-old man from Connecticut who was caught driving at 132 mph told officials he didn’t stop for troopers because he was running late to a job interview, police said this week. State troopers were conducting motor vehicle enforcement on Interstate 91 in the town of Cromwell when they spotted …
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Man shot and killed by Florida sheriff’s deputies in confrontation after apparent alligator attack
A man believed to be on drugs was shot and killed Monday by Florida sheriff’s deputies who had tried to shock him with a Taser as he wielded a set of garden shears shortly after he was apparently bitten by an alligator in a lake, a sheriff said. Polk County …
Read More »FDA approves 3 natural food colors. Here’s what they are and what they can be used for.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Friday it has approved the use of three color additives from natural sources for manufacturers to safely use in food. The move comes amid growing concerns about the health effects of food dyes, which has led to action at state and national levels. Last …
Read More »New treatments offer hope for older patients with a deadly cancer diagnosis
Nadya El-Afandi was nearing the end of breast cancer treatment when she received earth-shattering news: Doctors had diagnosed her with glioblastoma, a rapidly growing and aggressive brain tumor. Typically, people diagnosed with glioblastoma die within 12 to 18 months, even with aggressive treatment options. Patients over the age of 60 …
Read More »Student athletes are at risk for heat stroke, but these recommendations can save lives
A late-summer heat wave is creating dangerous conditions for student athletes across the country preparing for the fall season. Among the most dangerous heat illnesses is exertional heat stroke, which is caused by vigorous exercise and hot, humid conditions. Unless treated right away, it can become fatal. “(Exertional heat stroke) …
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You may have heard of the “hot girl walk”, but what about a “fart walk”? Social media user @mairlynsmith, a Canadian cookbook author and self-proclaimed “queen of fiber,” has gained attention for dubbing her after-dinner walk this head-turning name, claiming it can help you “age wonderfully” and reduce your risk …
Read More »Your anxiety questions, answered by experts
It may feel like excessive worry or heightened fear, or it might manifest in physical symptoms like a racing heart or “knots” in your stomach. Anxiety is something anyone can experience, but for millions of Americans, it can turn into a mental health disorder that impacts your daily life. “Anxiety …
Read More »Connecticut TV news anchor reveals she carried “painful secret” of her mother’s murder to protect Vermont police investigation
The death of a Connecticut television news anchor’s mother last winter is being investigated as a homicide, Vermont State Police said. Law enforcement officials initially believed Claudia M. Voight, 73, of Windham, died in her home from a medical event on Feb. 20, but later determined she died from neck …
Read More »Mandy Moore says her toddler has a rare skin condition called Gianotti Crosti syndrome. What is that?
Actress Mandy Moore has revealed that her 2-year-old son August, nicknamed Gus, has been diagnosed with a rare skin condition called Gianotti Crosti syndrome. Moore took to social media on Friday to describe a “crazy rash” Gus woke up with last week. “We thought maybe an eczema flare? Poison Oak? …
Read More »Investigators looking into whether any of the Gilgo Beach murder victims may have been killed at home suspect shared with his family
Investigators are looking into whether Rex Heuermann, the suspect arrested and charged in the deaths of three women whose remains were found on a beach roadway in Long Island more than a decade ago, may have killed any of his alleged victims at his home in Massapequa Park, law enforcement sources told CBS …
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