Dr. Fred Browne from Griffin Health

Melissa in the Morning: Antibiotics in my Chicken???

Chick-Fil-A is going to allow some antibiotics in its food. The fast-food giant announced on its website it will be switching from ” No Antibiotics Ever” to “No Antibiotics Important To Human Medicine.” What does this mean for people consuming these food items? We asked our peace of mind in the medical field, Dr. Fred…… Continue Reading

Melissa in the Morning: Paranoia for Children

This week, we highlighted a new PSA statewide sounding the alarm about illegal cannabis products impacting Connecticut youth. Nationally, a survey funded by the National Institute of Health, alerted the public about more teens experimenting with the psychoactive substance, Delta-8. We wanted to understand the medical impact on a young body and why these products…… Continue Reading

Melissa in the Morning: Measles Vaccines

This week, the CDC made changes to its measles vaccination guidance for travelers. The agency says any American with plans to travel abroad should speak with their doctor at least six weeks before their trip if they aren’t sure whether they’re up to date on their vaccines. The change comes as we see more upticks…… Continue Reading

Melissa in the Morning: True or False – A Closer look at Recent Health Studies

In the last week, we’ve seen some major health headlines that have caused concern for many. One study looks at a possible link between smoking marijuana and higher risk for heart attacks and stroke. Another study looked at less sleep leading people to a higher chance developing type 2 diabetes. And a final study looked…… Continue Reading

Melissa In The Morning: The Effects Of An Eating Disorder

This week (Feb 26-Mar 3) is Eating Disorder Awareness Week and about nine percent of the US population struggles with an eating disorder in their lifetime. But what is the long term effect of an eating disorder on your body? Are there treatments that can help break the habits? Can your body ever revert back…… Continue Reading

Melissa In The Morning: The Effect Of Drugs On A Pregnancy

Taking antidepressants like Prozac while pregnant can hinder a child’s brain development and possibly cause mental disorders later in life. That’s the findings in a new study published last week in the journal Nature Communications. Experts say antidepressants that raise serotonin levels can influence how the brain learns and adjusts. How accurate is this study…… Continue Reading

Melissa In The Morning: Measles And Alaskapox

Melissa spoke to Dr. Browne of Griffin Health about a multitude of topics. Some of which include the return of diseases like the measles and bubonic plague, as well as a new disease that recently claimed the life of an elderly man, Alaskapox. They also talked about the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention easing…… Continue Reading

Melissa in the Morning: A Syphilis Resurgence

The CDC is warning of a syphilis resurgence nationwide with the highest number of cases since 1950. The CDC says more than 207,000 syphilis cases were reported in the U.S. in 2022, an 80-percent increase since 2018, which continues a decades-long trend. African Americans and Native Americans are the most impacted groups. A disproportionate number…… Continue Reading

Melissa In The Morning: Closer To A Cure?

Earlier this month, a Pennsylvania day care center experienced an outbreak of measles. Health officials say cases first started being reported last month at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, and they were notified days later of more cases at a nearby day care center. We learned this week that people who traveled through Dulles International Airport…… Continue Reading

Melissa In The Morning: Covid Toes?!?!

Have you heard of covid toes? We asked Dr. Browne about that and some new research suggesting that vegans are less likely to get covid-19. A study published in the journal BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health found that a diet low in meat and dairy while rich in veggies, legumes and nuts could lower the…… Continue Reading

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