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Consumers shouldn't eat pre-cut cantaloupe if they don't know the source, U.S. health officials said Thursday, as the number of illnesses and recalls tied to a deadly salmonella outbreak grows. A...

https://www.wtnh.com/news/health/ap-dont-eat-pre-cut-cantaloupe-if-the-source-is-unknown-cdc-says-as-deadly-salmonella-outbreak-grows/

For many Connecticut residents, a proper diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux disease, also known as GERD, is essential for a better quality of life.

https://www.wtnh.com/news/health/doctor-discusses-what-to-know-about-gerd/

In today's health headlines, we discuss new data that shows an increase in the average life expectancy for the first time in two years.

https://www.wtnh.com/news/health/health-headlines-average-life-expectancy-increases/

LONDON (AP) — An alternative healer who advocates a technique known as “slapping therapy” was charged Thursday over the death of a woman at one of his workshops in England seven years ago. ...

https://www.wtnh.com/news/health/ap-alternative-healer-faces-manslaughter-charge-over-womans-death-at-a-uk-slapping-therapy-workshop/

LONDON (AP) — Elton John has urged British lawmakers to do more to fight HIV and AIDS, saying the U.K. can be the first country in the world “to defeat this awful virus.” The British star s...

https://www.wtnh.com/news/health/ap-elton-john-addresses-britains-parliament-urging-lawmakers-to-do-more-to-fight-hiv-aids/

A South African company will make vaginal rings that protect against HIV, which AIDS experts say should eventually make them cheaper and more readily available. The Population Council announced T...

https://www.wtnh.com/news/health/ap-south-african-company-to-start-making-vaginal-rings-that-protect-against-hiv/

LONDON (AP) — Elton John has addressed Britain's Parliament at an event honoring his dedication to fighting HIV in the U.K. and beyond. The British star spoke to dozens of lawmakers and campaig...

https://www.wtnh.com/news/health/ap-elton-john-to-address-britains-parliament-in-an-event-marking-world-aids-day/

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A group of residents have sued a public utility company in the U.S. Virgin Islands after authorities there reported finding high levels of lead and copper in the ta...

https://www.wtnh.com/news/health/ap-residents-in-st-croix-sue-government-over-water-contaminated-with-lead-and-copper/

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s new parliament on Wednesday reinstated government funding for in vitro fertilization, previously banned by the conservative party which lost control of the legi...

https://www.wtnh.com/news/health/ap-polands-new-parliament-brings-back-state-financing-for-in-vitro-fertilization/

Hartford HealthCare’s LIFE STAR crew will be taking to the skies to deliver a generous donation to Toys for Tots at the Westfarms mall.

https://www.wtnh.com/news/health/westfarms-and-hartford-healthcare-kick-off-toys-for-tots-season/