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The Israel-Hamas war has left many traumatized from witnessing the atrocities of this war up close. This hour on Where We Live, we talk about the long-term mental health impacts for those directly and indirectly affected by this war.
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Torrential rains caused widespread problems across the region this summer, ruining crops, washing out roads and flooding homes. But there’s another, often unnoticed, consequence of all that rainwater pouring onto the ground — private wells are getting contaminated.
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This hour, all about walking. Why does urban design often make it so hard to do? And what can we learn about ourselves when we look at the way we walk?
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New findings from the Wesleyan Media Project highlight concerns over how brokers and third parties advertise federal Medicare products.
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As many as three million people get concussions every year, but about half go undiagnosed. Today, on Where We Live, we talk about these so-called mild brain injuries: the misconceptions, the reality, and what’s new in Traumatic Brain Injury research.
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For the past 10 years, Rafael Azevedo has been suffering from two rare and debilitating conditions that cause a constant buzzing in his ears, which is painful and makes it impossible for him to get enough sleep.
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This hour, we discuss food insecurity in Connecticut, and some of the solutions, with local advocates and experts. Plus, an in-school pantry just opened at Hartford High School. Principal Flora Padro describes the "new normal" she envisions.
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Health workers who reported harassment also reported higher rates of anxiety and depression, new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows.
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Researchers are exploring if direct cash assistance for formerly incarcerated people will lead to a better quality of life.
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In early June, Connecticut saw hazy orange skies and days of bad air, as wildfires in Canada covered the region in smoke. Now, a new Yale-led study shows how the respiratory health of people in nearby New York City suffered as the air quality diminished. Experts warn similar impacts could play out in Connecticut.