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June 20, 2017
What is the advantage to running a red light? Does it really make that big a difference for your arrival time at the desired destination? In fact, running the red light could land you or someone else...
June 13, 2017
Although the weather has been cool and rainy, summer is bound to begin. Along with summer comes the tradition of barbecues, picnics, camping trips and outdoor eating. For public health staff, this...
June 06, 2017
People have become very wary about chemicals in the products they use. Understandably, as chemical use should be employed with caution and education. However, there are times when using chemicals...
May 30, 2017
It’s a quirky thing. It has been my experience that when people learn they have high cholesterol, they will usually accept the diagnosis and attempt to lower it with diet, medication, exercise or a...
May 23, 2017
In early April, the CT Agricultural Station reported that there has been an abundance of ticks this spring and that a higher percent of them have tested positive for the bacteria that causes tick-...
May 16, 2017
We live in an age of fancy medical tests like CAT scans and MRIs. These tools can be invaluable in assessing a health problem. However, some simple tests that have been around for a long time are...
May 09, 2017
As the weather continues to warm and spring blossoms into summer, insects unquestionably become part of the outdoor environment. The mosquito has been the “bearer” of bad news for the last several...
May 02, 2017
Fishing season is open! Fish is a good, low-fat, and economical source of protein. Many healthy heart programs recommend eating more fish meals due to the effect of fish oils. Other nutrients such as...
April 25, 2017
National Volunteer Week is April 23-29, 2017. Quinnipiack Valley Health District wishes to thank all those who volunteer in the community and who have committed to helping QVHD in times of...
April 18, 2017
As you start your spring cleaning, don’t even consider dumping unwanted household products down roadside drains. Roadside drains are called catch basins or storm sewers. You may think that these...
