Jessica Pollard, who has been teaching at the Yale University School of Medicine, returns to her native state to lead an office that plays a key role in responding to the opioid crisis.
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Health and lifestyle stories from the Portland Press Herald.
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Maine says grant will improve health insurance access
Maine’s governor says a grant from a foundation will help boost health insurance coverage in the state by improving enrollment assistance this year and next
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CVS pulls popular heartburn pills over concerns about cancer risk
The decision adds to a flurry of worldwide concern about the drug, after major manufacturers of the generic form, ranitidine, announced recalls.
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Most vaping-related lung injuries linked to marijuana products, CDC says
The vast majority of those who became ill reported using illicit products containing THC, the psychoactive component of marijuana.
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Parent company of Maine Med forms cancer network
MaineHealth Cancer Care will be located in Biddeford, Sanford and South Portland.
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State senator to introduce bill that would ban vaping products in Maine
The proposal by Sen. Rebecca Millett of Cape Elizabeth comes amid mounting health concerns and at least 9 deaths that have prompted bans or limits on vaping product sales in other states.
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Patrick Dempsey hopes to expand center’s services throughout Maine
The nonprofit hopes to raise $1.5 million through the Dempsey Challenge this weekend.
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Health care company sends Windham family over 500 letters in 5 days
The letters from UnitedHealthcare reference claims that go back to 2016.
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U.S. official expects ‘hundreds more’ cases of vaping illness
Nine deaths tied to vaping have already been reported.
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Nappers are 48% less likely to face serious heart illnesses
Sleep experts say a 20-minute nap is all most people need to feel refreshed.