Ultra-processed food like fast food, ready-to-eat meals and protein bars are linked to harm in every major organ of the human body. That’s according to the world’s largest review of ultra-processed foods and their impact on global health. We spoke about this with Dr. Fred Browne of Griffin Health. We also talked about a new…
There’s been a dramatic surge in colorectal cancer in young people, not just in the U.S., but globally. Health experts say what we drink and eat is contributing to the trend. That includes consumption of red meat, processed meat, alcohol, sweetened beverages and ultra-processed foods. We spoke with Dr. Browne of Griffin Health about how…
The FDA is moving to streamline the approval process for generic biologic drugs. What kinds of drugs are we talking about and how much of a price reduction could we see from this major change? We asked Dr. Fred Browne of Griffin Health. For the full FDA press release: https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-moves-accelerate-biosimilar-development-and-lower-drug-costs Image Courtesy of Griffin Health
Measles cases continue to rise, adding to a record high count in the United States. The US Center for Disease Control and Prevention says there has been an average of 27 new cases each week since the end of August. We talked about where Connecticut falls with measles cases from Dr. Fred Browne of Griffin…
We talked about the top health news stories this week including studies on creatine, fatty liver disease and listeria. Image Credit: Griffin Health
Cases of the common cold are rising across the country. The CDC reports common cold viruses are at the highest levels since 2022. Not only are we seeing more cold cases, but the cases seem to be more severe. We got some clarity about this from Dr. Fred Browne of Griffin Health. Image Courtesy of…
Could this be a major breakthrough for people diagnosed with Huntington’s Disease as well as their children? New research shows a one-time gene therapy treatment has shown remarkable success in slowing the progression of Huntington’s disease in a preliminary trial. We spoke with Dr. Fred Browne of Griffin Hospital about it. IMAGE CREDIT: Dr. Fred…
Does it feel like allergy season is lasting longer than usual? You’re not crazy, it is! The biggest difference over the years, according to Atlanta Allergy and Asthma, is the length of both spring and fall pollen seasons. We talked about that with Dr. Fred Browne of Griffin Hospital. IMAGE CREDIT: Dr. Fred Browne /…
The CDC published a report in the Emerging Infectious Diseases journal raising awareness about the deadly “kissing bug” disease. What is it and could we see it here in Connecticut? We asked Dr. Browne. IMAGE CREDIT: Dr. Fred Browne / Griffin Health
Florida officials say they plan to eliminate all vaccine mandates, including those for diseases like measles, polio, and whooping cough. The Florida Department of Health will move to repeal its vaccine rules, while lawmakers are expected to consider changes to state law. We spoke to Dr. Fred Browne about the dangers of a decision like…