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Study links long-term aspirin use with reduced risk of fatal cancers

by Jia Naqvi The Washington Post April 5, 2017April 5, 2017

The study, which followed more than 130,000 people, is one of the first to examine the potential benefits of various doses and durations of aspirin use.

Health, Maine, News

Services for adults with acute intellectual disabilities feeling painful funding pinch

by Joe Lawlor April 3, 2017April 2, 2017

A bill to raise reimbursement rates for adult group homes after years of cutbacks swelled waiting lists is set for a public hearing Monday.

Cops & Courts, Health, Maine, News, Politics

Two midcoast businessmen plan to sue state over cap on opioid painkiller doses

by Dennis Hoey and Eric Russell March 28, 2017March 29, 2017

A new DHHS rule is aimed at reducing addiction, but the long-term users with chronic pain say they need strong medication to function and do their jobs.

Health, Maine, News, Politics

Marijuana user who lost place on transplant list asks lawmakers to change hospital policy

by Kevin Miller March 27, 2017September 13, 2017

Medical marijuana users currently are not eligible for organ transplants at Maine Medical Center.

Health, Nation & World, News

This popular painkiller is no better than a placebo, study says

by Jia Naqvi The Washington Post March 27, 2017March 27, 2017

Lyrica is one of the most commonly prescribed drugs for neuropathic pain.

Health, Nation & World, News

Across U.S., cheers, jeers over ACA’s fate

by MATT SEDENSKY Associated Press March 25, 2017March 25, 2017

Beneficiaries of the current health care law applaud Congress’ failure to repeal it, while others hold out hope that Republicans will ‘get it right next time.’