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: Oh Deer…

Melissa In The Morning: Oh Deer…

Several scientists are sounding the alarm after cases of an infection known as zombie deer disease have spread to 32 states. The deadly brain parasite, which is formally named chronic wasting disease, causes symptoms including loss of coordination, weight loss, lethargy, and uncontrolled drooling. The disease mainly infects deer, elk, and moose. U.S. officials started…Continue Reading

Melissa In The Morning: The Surge Of Flu Cases

Melissa In The Morning: The Surge Of Flu Cases

Flu cases are surging, especially in the south. A lot of Connecticut residents will travel south for the holidays or in the winter months. So, what do people need to do ahead of their travel plans? How important is testing? Do the tests expire? How accurate are they? Dr. Browne addresses all of that. Image…Continue Reading

Melissa In The Morning: The Wild Fire Effect

Melissa In The Morning: The Wild Fire Effect

Dr. Browne of Griffin Health called into Melissa in the Morning to talk about a variety of topics, starting off with the effects that the Canadian Wild Fires from earlier this year have had on some people, both short term and long term. Image Credit: ReutersContinue Reading

Melissa In The Morning: Where To Begin?

Melissa In The Morning: Where To Begin?

We have warnings about an increase in Hepatitis C cases, fears of a yellow fever reemergence and cancer-causing chemicals in your hair products.Wow, we had a lot to catch up on with our infectious disease expert, Dr. Fred Browne of Griffin Health. Image Credit: Getty ImagesContinue Reading

Melissa in the Morning: Little Pink Lie

Melissa in the Morning: Little Pink Lie

Mosquitoes infected with EEE have now been detected in six Connecticut towns. What does that mean for people outdoors trying to avoid mosquito bites? Dr. Browne talks about the impact of EEE. He also touched on decongestants. An FDA advisory panel says a decongestant found in popular over-the-counter cold medicines doesn’t work.  The panel unanimously…Continue Reading

Melissa In The Morning: The Heat Goes On

Melissa In The Morning: The Heat Goes On

Connecticut schools are off to a weird start as temperatures have been so hot, they’ve had a string of early dismissal’s due to lack of an ability to keep kids cool. Dr. Brown of Griffin Health joined Melissa to get his opinion on the effects of the heat, both in and out of the classroom,…Continue Reading

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