Health
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PublishedApril 11, 2018
Sanford schools report outbreak of whooping cough, a stubborn public health problem in Maine
At least 6 cases of pertussis are reported at the city's primary school and junior high school and parents are being warned to get booster vaccinations for their children.
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PublishedMarch 30, 2018
Ruling that links coffee to cancer isn’t a buzzkill at local java shops
Coffee shop owners and coffee drinkers say they need more evidence that their favorite brew contains a potential human carcinogen.
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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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