COLUMBIA - The COVID-19 pandemic is defining for the globe what's essential and what things we really can't go without, even though we might not need them for survival. There's essential activities, ...

As some Connecticut businesses prepare to reopen on May 20, how will state “reopening” rules affect the essential business that have been operating all along? This is an important question for ...

Educators wary of possible policy change that could send them back to classroom after exposure to COVID-19 In normal times, many teachers would appreciate being dubbed essential. This pandemic is not ...

Essential oils are everywhere. These potent, fragrant plant extracts have made their way into lotions, household cleaners, massage treatments, and even integrative complementary therapy to help manage ...