COVID-19
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The director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says manufacturers and distributors prioritized getting out the adult vaccine first, so shipping did not start for pediatric vaccines until much later.
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Connecticut residents looking to get COVID-19 boosters may be having issues with walk-ins or appointments due to ongoing supply chain issues.
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Connecticut's COVID-19 positivity rate on Thursday was 3.69%. State officials report 48 people hospitalized, a decrease of 13 people over the last seven days.
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This hour on The Colin McEnroe Show, we look back at the past few years of the pandemic and how we attempt to make sense of them.
Health Care
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Caregivers say they struggle with cost of care, multiple doctors and getting appointments.
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Since 2021, the Connecticut Poison Control Center has received hundreds of calls regarding cannabis exposure in children — including kids under six years old exposed to cannabis edibles.
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The American Gaming Association estimates legal bets on the NCAA basketball tournaments to reach $2.7 billion.
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Congress approved an additional $10 million for the Special Diabetes Program, a special funding program administered by the National Institutes of Health.
Retirement & Finance
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Newly-released census data shows that Connecticut’s retirement-age population grew faster than the national average — and the average in Florida.
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Every year, the state of Connecticut sweeps up millions of dollars in uncashed checks, with the promise of seeing those assets safely returned to their owners. But a state program that was created to return so-called unclaimed property is operating in ways that can make it nearly impossible for people to learn the government owes them money.
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Universal Basic Income, a program popularized --by presidential candidate Andrew Yang, might be coming to a Connecticut city. This hour, we talk with…
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Ever wonder why you were required to learn algebra, but not how to balance a checkbook and file your taxes? Although personal finance and accounting are…
Mental Health
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U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut is a co-sponsor of the Child Suicide Prevention and Lethal Means Safety Act, federal legislation that aims to provide support and resources for youth.
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This hour, we hear about efforts where we live to address loneliness and isolation after the "epidemic" was highlighted by U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy in a recent advisory.
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The new unit is inspired by best practices from Rhode Island Hospital, and comes as the COVID-19 pandemic has led to a surge in demand for emergency mental health services.
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A content warning: this hour, we discuss how to talk to friends, family and loved ones about suicide. Hear experts breakdown specific ways to conduct these conversations.