Each week Melissa talks with Dr. Fred Browne from Griffin Health. Tune in Thursday at 8:38am or listen below.
Griffin Health Podcast
Melissa in the Morning: Rare Disease
A new medical report revealed that Gene Hackman’s wife, Betsy Arakawa, died from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, a rare infectious disease. What is it and how likely is it to spread in Connecticut? We asked infectious disease Dr. Fred Browne of Griffin Health. We also got the latest on measles outbreaks nationwide. IMAGE CREDIT: Griffin Hospital… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Measles Death, Listeria Outbreak
For the first time in a decade, the US has a measles death. A child in West Texas died from the contagious disease and officials confirmed the child was not vaccinated. We talked about measles outbreaks with Dr. Fred Browne. We also discussed a recent article on a listeria outbreak in 21 states, including Connecticut.…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Whooping Cough Cases Tripled!
Whooping cough cases have tripled in the U.S. this year, raising concerns for parents as the illness spreads rapidly among children. What’s causing the spike? Also, fears over consuming raw milk are on the rise follow bird flu outbreaks. Is it safe to keep drinking raw milk? We asked Dr. Browne of Griffin Hospital. Image…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Tuberculosis in America
Cases of Tuberculosis seem to be on the rise in parts of the US, including North Carolina and Kansas. What’s happening with these outbreaks and how is Connecticut protecting residents from the infectious disease? We spoke in depth with Dr. Fred Browne of Griffin Health. Image Courtesy of Dr. Fred Browne … Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Bird Flu
A dozen birds at Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport have been euthanized after the avian influenza was detected at the facility. The deadly bird flu was detected on zoo grounds Tuesday, when a goose that was found dead tested positive for the disease. How likely is it for humans to get the bird flu and is…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Bird Flu is Back
A person in Louisiana has been hospitalized with a severe case of bird flu. While no cases have been detected in Connecticut yet, we wanted to talk about the illness in terms of symptoms, transmission, and prevention with Dr. Fred Browne of Griffin Health. IMAGE CREDIT: Dr. Browne / Griffin Hospital… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: The Jamie Foxx Story
It’s the medical story America is focused on: Jamie Foxx and his mysterious brain bleed. We spoke to our peace of mind in the medical field, Dr. Fred Browne of Griffin Hospital to better understand what could have happened. Image Credit: Reuters… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Covid and Diabetes
A newly-published report says there’s a likely link between COVID and diabetes. It suggests the virus is creating inflammation in the pancreas. Baylor infectious disease expert Dr. Peter Hotez says this study comes as a growing number of parents question the impact of COVID on kids and aren’t getting them vaccinated. We asked Dr. Browne…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: EEE
The state will be spraying to kill mosquitoes in the Pachaug State Forest to slow the spread of eastern equine encephalitis (EEE). It comes after a 41-year-old in New Hampshire died this month after developed Triple E, the first EEE death in the US this year. Dr. Browne with Griffin Hospital gave us more insight…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Guess Who’s Back?!?!
This year’s summer covid surge in Connecticut is not letting up just yet. According to the CDC, a big reason for the spike is due to the oppressive heat forcing people to gather indoors. Also, federal health officials say the number of measles cases in the U.S. this year already tripled the total for 2023. Dr.…… Continue Reading
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