Health
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PublishedMarch 30, 2018
Judge orders cancer warning for coffee sold in California
Coffee companies argue that it's not feasible to remove the carcinogen acrylamide from their product without ruining the flavor. But if the ruling stands, it could impact consumers across the U.S.
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PublishedMarch 26, 2018
Brain abnormalities found in preschoolers with ADHD, say researchers
Researchers were surprised at the young age at which brain differences are evident.
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PublishedMarch 15, 2018
FDA moves to lower nicotine levels in cigarettes to make them less addictive
It is described as a 'historic first step' to make cigarettes minimally addictive or nonaddictive.
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PublishedJanuary 31, 2018
Flu cases continue to rise in Maine, but rate of increase may have hit plateau
For the week ending Jan. 27, there were 538 new cases reported in the state.
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PublishedJanuary 8, 2018
Maine bill would require vaccine against meningococcal meningitis
Students between 11 and 20 would be required to receive the vaccination against the disease that causes infections of the lining of the brain and spinal cord.
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PublishedDecember 16, 2017
Sugar can hurt your health: It’s actually addictive
Chemicals are released into your brain that activates the 'reward center' and makes you want more.
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PublishedDecember 11, 2017
Hepatitis cases mount in wake of opioid epidemic
Several types of the virus are being reported in increasing numbers, with the Maine CDC issuing a public notice Monday about a small but unusual spike in hepatitis A cases.
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PublishedDecember 8, 2017
Widespread flu reported in 7 states, including in New England
This year's strain tends to cause more deaths and hospitalizations.
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PublishedNovember 28, 2017
EPA phaseout of chemical in nonstick coatings proving effective
Fewer American babies have been born underweight in recent years, according to the findings in a new study.
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PublishedNovember 14, 2017
FDA warns of addiction, deaths linked to herbal supplement
Users have opposed efforts to regulate kratom, saying it could be a safer alternative to opioid pain pills that have caused an epidemic of abuse.
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