Stamford Hospital Fined $55,000 For Operating Blood Draw Facility Without Approval By Cara Rosner Stamford Hospital has been fined $55,000 by the state for allowing a phlebotomist to draw blood at a Southington facility before…
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Prediabetes: The Silent Health Condition That Affects Thousands
By Jennifer LaRue Thousands of Connecticut residents are prediabetic but don’t know it and if they did, doctors say, early detection and lifestyle changes could prevent diabetes from developing in most people at risk. The…
Are OB-GYN Well Visits Short-Changing Women?
By: Jenifer Frank During their childbearing years, many women view their obstetrician-gynecologists as primary care physicians, seeing them for preventive health care as well as for reproductive-related issues. Several studies, including one published in 2014…
Citizens Bank Fined For Ripping Off Customers
Today the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) took action against Citizens Bank for failing to credit consumers the full…
XM Radio Promises To Stop Misleading Advertising And Improper Billing And Provide Restitution
Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen and the state Department of Consumer Protection Commissioner William M. Rubenstein today announced that Connecticut has joined 44 other states in a $3.8 million settlement with Sirius XM Radio Inc….
Meds To Alleviate Stress May Help Women Smokers Quit
By: Karen Weintraub For the last 50 years, men have consistently had an easier time quitting smoking than women. More men go cold turkey. More men stop on nicotine blockers like gum and patches. More…
Six Connecticut Nursing Homes Fined Following Lapses In Care
By: Cara Rosner Six nursing homes were cited by the state Department of Public Health following lapses in care, including an accidental medication overdose, falls that resulted in injuries and failing to monitor residents. Paradigm…
New Haven Drug Treatment Facility Placed On Probation, Fined
By: Kate Farrish A New Haven substance abuse treatment center has been censured and fined $2,500 for multiple violations, including allowing clients to take a 2013 limousine ride to City Hall to vote with alcohol…
How Much Actual Tuna Is There In A Can?
The answer to that question is not as much as there should be. WCPO has a fascinating story about how much tuna and how much water is in a can. The same issue was found…
Attorneys General Sue 5-Hour Energy Claiming False Advertisting
Attorneys general is three states have sued energy drink 5-hour Energy claiming that the popular product falsely claims that ingredients other that caffeine are giving users a boost. The company claims that B-vitamins, amino acids,…
GM To Recall Another 7.6 Million Vehicles
General Motors announced today it will another 7.6 million vehicles for for autos from 1997 to 2014 model years, most for ignition switch issues. “The latest recall in an almost daily drumbeat of GM announcements…
Are Low Fat Diets Making Us Fat?
As the focus on reducing fatty food has increased in the U.S. the number of people suffering from obesity and diabetes has increased. Several recent news stories – based on the latest research – suggests…
How To Safely Dispose Of Old Computers Without Giving Away Sensitive Information
Many of us have gone through several computers during our lifetimes. Disposing them without first COMPLETELY erasing files is critical for protecting sensitive information. By simply deleting a file it doesn’t guarantee protection as thieves…
Consumer Reports Raises Questions About Sunscreens, Says Only Two Provide Claimed Protection
Consumer Reports says that when it comes to sunscreens only two products tested – BullFrog WaterAmor Sport InstaCool SPF 50+ and Coppertone Sensitive Skin SPF 50 – provided the SPF promised on the label. The…
All Calories May Not Be Equal, Simple Carbs Might Be The Real Culprit
Most dieticians have been telling us that to lose weight we must eat less and exercise more. A news film called “Fed Up” is challenging that theory raising the possibility that it is sugary foods…
Is There Really A Major Disconnect Between Jobs And Workers?
For years it has been considered as fact that high unemployment is largely caused by employers unable to find qualified workers to fill millions of open jobs. However, New York Times economics columnist Paul Krugman…
Don’t Count On Garcinia Cambogia To Help You Lose Weight
Garcinia cambogia is being used by about one million consumers in an attempt to lose weight. But Consumer Reports says they are wasting their money. “Garcinia cambogia, also known as tamarind, is a fruit that grows…
Nissan Recalling One Million Cars, SUVs And Minivans Due To Air Bag Issues
Nissan is recalling about one million SUVs and minivans because the front passenger air bags may not inflate in a crash. Affected by the recall are 2013 and 2014 Altimas, Leafs, Pathfinders and Sentras. Also…
$760 Million In Unclaimed Refunds From 2010
If you have yet to file your 2010 tax return you might be missing out of some money. It is estimated that the IRS has about $760 million in unclaimed tax refunds that taxpayers will lose…
Toyota Fined $1.2 Billion For Concealing Accelaration Issues
Toyota has agreed to pay a $1.2-billion fine after being accused of failing to take action after it learned that hundreds of thousands of its vehicles could suddenly accelerate. U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder said…