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Widespread flu reported in 7 states, including in New England

by MIKE STOBBE Associated Press December 8, 2017December 9, 2017

This year’s strain tends to cause more deaths and hospitalizations.

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MaineHealth members vote for unification

by Staff Report December 7, 2017

The votes create a centralized board that oversees all member hospitals.

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New Maine lead standard fuels 10-fold jump in interventions after children test positive

by Joe Lawlor December 7, 2017December 7, 2017

Under the new law, thresholds for testing have been lowered to align with federal Centers for Disease Control recommendations.

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Modern birth control modestly raises risk of breast cancer, study suggests

by CARLA K. JOHNSON Associated Press December 6, 2017December 6, 2017

The increased cancer risk from pills that are lower in estrogen remains small, Danish research shows.

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Therapy for patients with hemophilia supplies gene essential to blood clots

by MARILYNN MARCHIONE Associated Press December 6, 2017December 6, 2017

The IV treatment has relieved 10 men of nearly all symptoms for at least a year.

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EPA phaseout of chemical in nonstick coatings proving effective

by Brady Dennis and Juliet Eilperin The Washington Post November 28, 2017November 28, 2017

Fewer American babies have been born underweight in recent years, according to the findings in a new study.

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Lawyer wants board to dismiss claims against Lewiston oral surgeon

by STEVE COLLINS Sun Journal November 28, 2017November 28, 2017

Jan Kippax faces professional sanctions after several patients accused him of failing to provide pain relief, pulling teeth after they had asked him to stop and other allegations.

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New urgent care clinics will open in Westbrook, Portland

by Megan Gray November 28, 2017January 26, 2018

ConvenientMD of New Hamphire is the latest provider to offer the urgent care model in Greater Portland, where at least 9 walk-in clinics already are operating.