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Health and lifestyle stories from the Portland Press Herald.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Politics
Mills brings back bill that would expand access to abortion
The legislation would make Maine the 9th state to authorize health care practitioners other than physicians to perform procedures, removing a barrier to reproductive health services in rural areas.
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Posted inHealth, Maine, Politics
Hundreds pack hearing on bill to end most exemptions for kids’ vaccinations
The measure would eliminate nonmedical exemptions to vaccinations for measles and other infectious diseases that are required before children enter school.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
Claire’s recalls makeup after FDA regulators warn of asbestos
Claire’s is recalling makeup products sold between 2016 and March 2019.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
FDA rolls out vaping policy to make it harder for minors to buy flavored products
The policy will limit sales of fruity and kid-friendly vaping products to stores that bar minors or have separate adult-only sections.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine veterans’ health system gets new director
Tracye Davis has held several positions with the Veterans Health Administration over the past 15 years.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, Politics
Senate Democrats roll out plan to give Mainers relief from high prescription prices
Party leaders will submit a handful of bills, including one to set up a state commission with oversight authority on drug pricing and another to allow bulk importation from Canada.
Posted inHealth, Maine, Politics
Sen. King undergoes final radiation treatment for prostate cancer
The 74-year-old senator said he has ‘dodged cancer three times now’ – including this residual recurrence of prostate cancer – thanks to health insurance and access to care.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Politics, Schools and Education
Vulnerable Mainers pin hopes on bill to tighten vaccination standards
Banning all non-medical exemptions to vaccinations for measles, pertussis and other infectious diseases would improve protection for Mainers – especially those with compromised immune systems.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World, Politics
In Democrats’ ‘Medicare for All’ battle cry, Republicans see 2020 weapon
Republican strategists say the proposals give them an opening to use health care as a campaign issue.