While the U.S. has 31 confirmed cases – all travel-related – of the mosquito-borne pathogen, the risks of a local outbreak are low.
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First Zika case in Massachusetts confirmed
An unnamed Boston resident contracted the virus while traveling abroad.
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What you need to know about the Zika virus
The World Health Organization says the virus is ‘spreading explosively’ across the Americas.
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To fight drug crisis, lawmaker would raise reimbursement for Maine methadone clinics
Republican Sen. David Woodsome of North Waterboro says methadone is a proven treatment, but the state’s MaineCare reimbursement rates are too low to support clinics.
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More deaths, illnesses tied to salmonella in cucumbers
Overall, 888 people in 39 states have been sickened by the outbreak that began in July.
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Doctors urged to screen all adults at least once for depression
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends that health workers ask about certain symptoms even if patients don’t mention them.
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World Health Organization finds rising rates of child obesity
Governments should consider taxing unhealthy foods such as those high in fats and sugar, the report says.
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Texas grand jury indicts anti-abortion activists behind Planned Parenthood videos
Grand jurors find no wrongdoing by the agency and charge two people who were involved in making videos that led Republicans to target Planned Parenthood funding.
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Black Bear energy drink provides a healthy dose of vitamin B12
The Bethel-based company says the types of B12 it uses are especially good for athletes and other active folks.
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Officials seek link in nerve condition, virus
Researchers have been suspicious of a link to Zika as cases of Guillain-Barre syndrome have spiked along with cases of the virus.