Health - Portland Press Herald

Many doctors aren’t strongly recommending HPV vaccine

by The Associated Press January 3, 2016February 24, 2016

A survey of nearly 600 doctors shows many don’t urge the vaccine to preteens and their parents, contributing to low vaccination rates.

Dispensaries and caregivers are often forced to do business in cash because federal law raises the threat of penalties against banks.

by Tribune News Service January 3, 2016January 2, 2016

A legislator says both her proposal and those to restrict abortions are a waste.

by Karen Kaplan Los Angeles Times December 29, 2015December 29, 2015

There were 33.9 sets of twins per every 1,000 births in 2013 as the average age of first-time moms climbs.

by LINDSEY TANNER The Associated Press December 28, 2015February 24, 2016

A possible plateau in childhood obesity rates and declines in air pollution are among factors that may have helped lower cases in kids.

by John Tozzi Bloomberg December 24, 2015December 24, 2015

The regulation-loosening measure lets device makers pay safety checkers.

by RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR The Associated Press December 22, 2015December 22, 2015

They’re a coveted segment since they tend to be healthy and their participation helps keep premiums in check.

by LAURAN NEERGAARD The Associated Press December 21, 2015December 22, 2015

An innovative study finds about half of people who suffered cardiac arrest experienced some warning signs.

by The Associated Press December 20, 2015December 21, 2015

Hard-to-match transplant candidates are benefiting, and waiting-list tenure is no longer the top criteria.

by MATTHEW PERRONE The Associated Press December 18, 2015December 18, 2015

Friday’s announcement follows years of prodding by dermatologists and medical groups.