Wellness

Members of the sandwich generation caught between supporting elderly parents whose assets are nearly exhausted and adult children without jobs might find some relief come tax time.

Opponents of the citys limit on the size of sugary drinks are raising questions of racial fairness alongside other complaints as the novel restriction faces a court test.

The Justice Department said in a recent settlement with a Massachusetts college that severe food allergies can be considered adisability under the law. That gives those who suffer from such allergies a new avenue in seeking menus that fit their diet. But some say it goes too far.

An unusually early and vigorous flu season is drawing attention to a cause that has scored victories but also hit roadblocks in recent years: mandatory paid sick leave for a third of civilian workers more than 40 million people who don't have it.

Employee health can hold a major influence on an organizations productivity.

Health officials say nine more deaths of children from the flu have been reported, bringing the total this flu season to 29.

For many obese employees, being productive in the workplace can be difficult. With the health issues these employees often face, they tend to miss more work or take disability leave, but employers can help improve productivity among these employees by providing ergonomic options, says Brian Kost, program manager for workplace...

Connecticut Light & Power and the union that represents about 1,100 workers reached a contract agreement Thursday that proposes a wage increase of about 11 percent over four years.