Health
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PublishedMay 1, 2018
Diseases spread by biting bugs triple in 13 years, CDC says
In Maine, reported cases of tick-borne diseases climbed steadily from 2011 through 2017.
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PublishedApril 24, 2018
How much damage can a broken heart cause when a loved one dies?
When a grieving person falls ill, often the timing is mere coincidence, experts say.
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PublishedApril 19, 2018
First marijuana-derived drug poised to win FDA approval
The drug is intended to treat severe seizures caused by a rare form of epilepsy in children.
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PublishedApril 19, 2018
Ask for ID: Maine DHHS warns against person posing as child protective services caseworker
The department says all employees should have identification and people who are visited by someone from DHHS should not hesitate to ask to see ID.
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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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