The study provides the first systematic analysis of how anti-vaccine activists coordinate harmful social media campaigns.
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Board of Northern Light Health approves plan to pursue merger
The health-care system’s CEO says joining forces with Mayo Regional Hospital in Dover-Foxcroft will preserve access to quality care in rural Piscataquis County.
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Mercy Hospital launches program to help opioid abuse patients with recovery
The rapid access treatment program refers patients to nurses, coaches, counselors and other assistance.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World, Science
Smoking high-potency pot every day raises risk of psychosis, study says
They say jurisdictions thinking of legalizing pot might want to consider the impact mental health services.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
Connecticut wrestles with end-of-life bill
Legislators have considered such a law in the past, but it has not been voted on.
Posted inHealth, Maine
Maine judge hears arguments in lawsuit to expand abortion access
The federal lawsuit could also affect other states where doctors are the only medical providers allowed to perform abortions.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
Newer heart valves may allow more people to avoid having surgery
New studies suggest it’s often better to have a new valve placed through a tube into an artery.
Posted inHealth, Maine, Schools and Education
Mumps case reported at York High School
The Maine Center for Disease Control said other students may have been exposed at the high school and at a basketball game at Massabesic High School.
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As lawmakers debate stricter vaccination rules, Falmouth High has pertussis outbreak
Four cases at the school were confirmed in the last two weeks.
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Patients ask Legislature to restrict insurers’ control over medications
But an insurance industry representative argues that a bill to regulate ‘step therapy’ would favor ‘costlier, but no more therapeutically effective, brand name drugs.’