It cites 40 years of research in warning against the idea of manhood as aggressive and stoic.
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Health and lifestyle stories from the Portland Press Herald.
Posted inHealth, Maine
Two Maine school districts report cases of whooping cough
One case of pertussis was reported at Harrison Middle School in Yarmouth and two others were reported at Edward Little High School in Auburn.
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Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine flu map: Influenza season ending but not for everyone
See where the latest Maine flu cases are, county by county.
Posted inHealth, Maine
Maine reports 3 flu deaths, and more than 500 cases, so far this season
More cases had been reported at this time last winter, but public health experts say the viruses are unpredictable and urge Mainers: ‘Go get your flu shot.’
Posted inHealth, Life & Culture, Nation & World
With inspectors furloughed, reduced FDA safeguards ‘put our food supply at risk’
Foodborne illness is a major problem in the U.S., sickening 48 million people each year and killing 3,000, according to the CDC.
Posted inHealth, Maine, Schools and Education
Whooping cough confirmed at Edward Little High School
School officials advise parents to contact their doctor if their child develops a severe cough, has a weakened immune system or lives with someone at high risk.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
Cancer deaths hit milestone, a 25-year decline
The drop is attributed primarily to lower smoking rates, but obesity-related cancers are still rising.
Posted inHealth
Smoking rate at all-time low – but benefits not shared equally in U.S.
People from neighborhoods with the highest smoking rates are more likely to be poor, less likely to be white, and more likely to have chronic heart or lung diseases.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Simulated end-of-life journey delivers emotional insights
Maine hospice and health care professionals, medical students and even loved ones can broaden empathic responses via virtual reality.
Posted inCops & Courts, Health, Maine, News
Kennebunk police have a plan to fight the opioid crisis: recovery coaches
A free four-day program will equip first responders and the public with skills necessary to help people with substance use disorder.