At least 43 people in Washington and Oregon have fallen ill in recent weeks with the extraordinarily contagious virus.
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Health and lifestyle stories from the Portland Press Herald.
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Panel unanimously backs Jeanne Lambrew’s nomination to lead DHHS
The Cape Elizabeth native says she is focused on rebuilding weakened programs in areas such as child protection, public health and rural mental health.
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Almost half of U.S. adults have heart or blood vessel disease
The American Heart Association said Thursday that more than 121 million adults had cardiovascular disease in 2016.
Posted inHealth, Maine
Advocates urge decriminalization, safe injection sites in opioids crisis report
The Maine Coalition for Sensible Drug Policy calls for efforts to end the stigma attached to substance use disorder and invest in harm-reduction strategies.
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Study says vaping beats alternatives to help smokers quit
Meanwhile, the FDA is under pressure to more tightly regulate the industry amid a surge in teen e-cigarette use.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, Politics
Health groups take aim at insurance companies’ medication policies
A pending bill would give doctors and patients more say when insurance companies balk at reimbursement and require them to try less expensive alternatives to prescribed medication or treatment.
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‘Don’t kiss or snuggle hedgehogs’ because of salmonella risk, CDC warns
As of Friday, 11 people in eight states had been sickened, including one in Maine.
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Police hope arrest of mother whose baby ingested meth will lead her to treatment
But advocates say the arrest of the Bangor woman, who allegedly exposed her infant to methamphetamine while breastfeeding, could discourage drug users from seeking medical help for their children.
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Maine CDC urges flu shots as cases top 1,000 in state
The center’s director says it’s critical for residents to take precautions.