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Food, Health, News

World Health Organization’s bacon-bashing study is a scare tactic, some say

by Joe Lawlor October 28, 2015October 28, 2015

Comparing meat to cigarettes? Cue the carnivorous critics – but many agree on the need for moderation.

Health, Nation & World, News

World Health Organization says processed meats cause cancer

by Peter Whoriskey The Washington Post October 26, 2015October 26, 2015

The findings by an international research panel, which also says red meat probably causes cancer, are sure to be controversial.

Health, Nation & World, News

Meat warning questions and answers

by Ariana Eunjung Cha The Washington Post October 26, 2015October 27, 2015

Here’s what the new meat warning means for your diet.

Health, Maine, News

Maine Med lab grows tiny part of a kidney, makes a big scientific advance

by Joe Lawlor October 25, 2015October 29, 2016

A Scarborough team’s research eventually could change the way kidney disease is treated and save thousands of lives.

Business, Health, News

Maine company’s medical devices to be featured in televised brain surgery Sunday

by Joe Lawlor October 23, 2015October 24, 2015

The equipment produced by FHC Inc. of Bowdoin is used in deep brain simulation procedures that can reduce symptoms of Parkinson’s and other neurological diseases.

Health, Nation & World, News, Politics

Senate approves bill aimed at reducing numbers of babies born with opiate withdrawal

by David Hench October 22, 2015October 23, 2015

The measure, co-sponsored by Maine Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King, now goes to the House.

Health, Maine, News

Maine girl with rare disease and many followers dies at age 4

by LAUREN ABBATE Morning Sentinel October 21, 2015October 22, 2015

Addilyn Davis’ mother posted daily on Facebook about her daughter’s ‘Journey of Hope.’

Health, Nation & World

Study: New knee, less pain

by MARILYNN MARCHIONE The Associated Press October 21, 2015February 24, 2016

However, compared with less invasive treatments, surgery is riskier and not universally successful.

Health, Nation & World, News

American Cancer Society revises guidelines, calls for mammograms to start at 45, not 40

by LINDSEY TANNER The Associated Press October 20, 2015February 24, 2016

While some patient advocates are upset, the change reflects growing concern that the benefits of the breast cancer test may have been oversold.

Business, Health, News

Mercy Hospital rejected offer to save addiction treatment center, N.H. CEO says

by The Associated Press October 19, 2015October 19, 2015

A man who runs two substance abuse treatment facilities in New Hampshire says that Mercy preferred to use its space for offices.