Plaintiffs Urge Court to Uphold $25M Talc Verdict
Attorneys for a mesothelioma plaintiff ask the Connecticut Appellate Court to keep a $25 million judgment against Johnson & Johnson.
Connecticut Diseases News
Coverage of diseases in Connecticut focuses on clinical trials, diagnosis advances, public health outbreaks, treatment breakthroughs and awareness campaigns. Reporting monitors these developments as they affect public health across the state.
Cancer
Connecticut Promotes Free Breast Cancer Screenings
The state program provides accessible mammograms for residents facing barriers to quality medical care.
Allergies
Plaintiff Drops Allergy Lawsuit Against Mars Inc.
A Connecticut court case involving an allergic reaction to M&M's Minis concludes as the plaintiff ends the litigation.
Asthma
Live Poll
Do you believe aggressive public health advertising campaigns are effective at changing youth behavior?
Connecticut Launches Anti-Vaping Advertising Campaign
The state department of health is using dark humor to highlight risks of vaping for local youth.
Stroke
Murphy Hospitalized After Stroke at Son's Game
Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy is in the hospital and responding well to treatment after suffering a stroke on October 31, 2026.
COVID-19
Live Poll
Is now a good time for you to get your recommended seasonal flu and respiratory vaccines?
Connecticut Issued Updated Seasonal Vaccine Guidance
State health officials have released new recommendations for flu, COVID-19, and RSV protection as winter approaches.
More in Diseases
Day to day, that means tracking emerging treatment standards, new regulatory guidance for healthcare providers, infectious disease monitoring and health outcome studies. This coverage extends from the state capital to the rural counties. State-level public health mandates and hospital capacity planning create distinct regional patterns in how patients receive care. Seasonal trends in illness, particularly respiratory outbreaks, remain the most recurring topic across these communities.