Justices accept an appeal from abortion-rights advocates challenging a Texas law that imposed new medical regulations.
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Health and lifestyle stories from the Portland Press Herald.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
U.S. obesity rates still climbing
And the rates for women have significantly passed those of men.
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Posted inHealth, Life & Culture
Belly fat adds risk even for those who aren’t overweight
A new study shows the distribution of fat matters – and those with a waist larger than the hips are more vulnerable to disease.
Posted inHealth, Life & Culture, Maine, News
In Augusta, they’re training ‘angels’ to help addicts
The volunteer trainees will be mentors for opiate users seeking help in a program organized by police.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine Med launching substance abuse treatment program to help battle heroin crisis
The new program, which represents an investment of $800,000, will provide three specialists who will help to integrate addiction treatment into primary care practices.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Dentists Who Care for ME annual event set for Friday
Free services will be offered by dentists in Biddeford, Buxton, Damariscotta, Lisbon Falls, Portland, Scarborough, Skowhegan, South Portland and Yarmouth.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
Mortality rate rises for middle-aged whites in U.S.
Researchers blame suicides and deaths from drug overdose and alcohol abuse for the uptick.
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Rising prices, politics challenge health law’s 3rd sign-up season
The uninsured – a rate of about 9 percent – will be tougher to enroll.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Nation & World
E. coli investigation looks at Chipotle restaurants in Northwest
Three people in Oregon and 19 people in Washington became sick after eating at the chain, officials say.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
New Maine website gives patients tools to compare hospital costs
The Maine Health Data Organization’s comparemaine.org site could encourage competitive pricing and help prevent ‘sticker shock.’