As summer edges toward fall, thoughts turn to, well, vaccines. Yes, inevitably, its time to think about the usual suspects influenza and COVID-19 shots but also the new kid in town: recently approved vaccines for RSV, short for respiratory syncytial virus. But who should get the various vaccines, and when? For the eligible populations, all … Read more
Ozempic and its generic form have become wildly popular, and the rising costs for Connecticuts health plan mean state employees who want the drug must join a weight-loss program before the state will cover it. At the same time, the founder of PhysicianOne Urgent Care, which has 17 urgent-care clinics in the state, as well … Read more
Real Estate By Katie Jackson July 25, 2023 | 5:07pm Want an Equinox experience at home? You’ll need to pony up some real cash. Francois Lebeau Photography / Mosaab Alsaray Art / Scott Norsworthy Home gyms are a relatively new phenomenon and these days, theyre essential. Searches for home gyms have more than doubled, according … Read more
The cost of groceries has risen substantially over the last year. Food and non-alcoholic drinks rose by 7.9% in the year to May, with biggest increases in dairy products (15.1%), breads and cereals (12.8%) and processed foods (11.5%). Meat costs rose by 3.8%, but the absolute increase was high, with a kilo of fillet steak … Read more