State officials warn that the risk for animals is high and urge residents to take precautions to limit the spread of the virus.
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Health and lifestyle stories from the Portland Press Herald.
Posted inHealth, Maine, Schools and Education
UNE professor develops new test for breast cancer
The test, now awaiting FDA approval, would help during treatment of triple negative breast cancer, one of the most aggressive forms of the disease.
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Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Federal CDC worker in Maine laid off by Trump administration
Hannah Reidel described the ‘chaos and confusion’ at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention prior to the layoffs.
Posted inHealth, Maine
Weekly influenza cases nearly double in Maine over last 3 weeks
Maine logged more than 2,000 cases last week as the number of infections continues to rise.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine
The number of mental health providers licensed in Maine is up 60% since 2019. It still isn’t enough.
Despite the increase in counselors, substance use counselors, social workers and psychologists, many Mainers are still waiting months for care.
Posted inHealth, Maine, Politics
Maine research labs warn that Trump’s NIH cuts would be devastating
The cutbacks would hobble life sciences research, experts say.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, News
Martin’s Point whistleblowers awarded $5.6M
New York-based SVCMC agreed to pay $29 million in the first settlement in the case, in which it, Martin’s Point and 4 other health care providers are accused of keeping $300 million in overpayments.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, Politics
Sen. Collins introduces bill to support maternal health at rural hospitals
Seven Maine hospitals have closed their birthing centers in the past decade, and 2 more will do so this year.
Posted inAnimals, Health, Maine
More avian flu found in wild birds in Maine as state urges precautions
Unlike in some other states, there have not yet been any confirmed cases of avian influenza in humans in Maine.
Posted inHealth, Maine, Politics
Maine public health experts worry about federal data removed from websites
Some public health data related to AIDS, substance use and avian flu went missing from federal websites, although some was later restored.