Health
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PublishedJuly 19, 2019
Maine CDC says Legionnaires’ bacteria found in Orono-Veazie district samples
The agency says chlorine will be used to eliminate the bacteria.
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PublishedJuly 19, 2019
As more Maine nursing homes close, advocates seek $1 million in held-up funding
Over a dozen nursing homes have shuttered in the state over the last five years, in many cases because they can't pay workers a competitive wage.
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PublishedJuly 17, 2019
Nuclear industry seeks fewer inspections, other oversight
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission this week released staff recommendations for rollbacks in safety inspections and for flagging of plant problems for the public.
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PublishedJuly 17, 2019
Ebola outbreak in Congo declared a global health emergency
Ebola outbreak in Congo declared an international health emergency after more than 1,600 deaths.
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PublishedJuly 17, 2019
Newly released data shows big drug companies flooded nation with 76 billion opioid pills
Just 6 companies sold 75% of the flood of opioids over a 6-year period.
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PublishedJuly 16, 2019
Latin America’s war on obesity could be model for U.S.
The region has pushed back against sugary beverages and ultra-processed foods in an effort to escape the obesity epidemic that has overtaken the United States.
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PublishedJuly 16, 2019
Planned Parenthood president forced out of post
Leana Wen, who took the job 8 months ago, had been at odds with board members over the organization's direction.
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PublishedJuly 16, 2019
Measure in U.S. House seeks answers to whether military created Lyme disease
Members of Congress voted unanimously last week to order the Pentagon to report about any biological weapons program that may have mistakenly or deliberately exposed Americans to tick-borne diseases.
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PublishedJuly 16, 2019
President of Planned Parenthood forced out after 8 months
Leana Wen has been battling with the new chair of the board of directors over the direction of the organization.
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PublishedJuly 15, 2019
If a tick bites you in Maine, collect it and send it for testing
State officials say the testing can show whether the person bitten by the tick was exposed to tick-borne disease.
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