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Health

Published
January 21, 2017

Q&A: How Trump’s executive order affects Obamacare

Simply put, only congressional action can repeal the Affordable Care Act.
Published
January 12, 2017

What are the health effects of pot use? Panel comes up with a list of 100

While the drug has been effective in treating chronic pain in adults, strong evidence also links its use to the risk of developing schizophrenia and other causes of psychosis.
Published
December 28, 2016

Presque Isle police report 5 heroin overdoses in 4 hours

A Facebook post by the police department warns heroin users to seek help 'at the earliest possible moment.'
Published
December 27, 2016

Leading Republican wants special panel of legislators to tackle Maine’s opioid crisis

Rep. Ellie Espling of New Gloucester calls for a unified solution 'to a problem that is killing more Mainers every day.'
Published
December 27, 2016

U.S. spends more on health care than any other country. Here’s what we’re buying.

Last year, we spent $3.2 trillion on health care – a number so large that it can be difficult to grasp its scale.

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Published
December 4, 2016

Scientists expect warmer water will taint more oysters

The problem is rare in New Hampshire and Maine, but will likely become a bigger problem.
Published
December 3, 2016

Nutritional tips could help ward off the winter blues

In regions where sunshine is extremely limited in winter, the number of people suffering from depression increases until early spring.
Published
October 16, 2016

Community paramedicine delivers health care to your door

The new profession taps emergency responders for varied services and non-traditional home visits.
Published
October 16, 2016

Maine workers use fitness trackers to plug in to healthier habits

The watch-like devices spark competitions among employees, but are they just the latest fitness fad?
Published
October 16, 2016

Another flu season has arrived in Maine

Public health officials warn people to get their shots before the illness ramps up.