Many of the 7,000 people who chose their old coverage over ACA marketplace insurance may be paying too much, experts say.
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Health and lifestyle stories from the Portland Press Herald.
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Panel backs aspirin for heart health in only certain adults
Some people in their 50s and 60s could get protection against colon cancer.
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Maine lawmakers, DHHS chief exchange fire over Riverview certification
Tensions rise as DHHS Commissioner Mary Mayhew appears to criticize the Legislature for challenges at the center.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
Compound in dark chocolate, red wine may slow Alzheimer’s progression
But researchers say further study is needed on resveratrol.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Federal grant boosts Maine Medical Center’s effort to grow kidneys from stem cells
Scientists at Maine Med’s Research Institute hope to eventually grow kidneys in the lab so sick patients won’t have to wait so long for transplants.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, News
Southern Maine Health Care reorganizes, moves overnight care from Sanford to Biddeford
The changes will eliminate about 13 jobs, but the CEO says ‘many’ of the affected workers will be offered other positions.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
Lifesaving heart transplant for baby becomes life changing for his parents
A Colorado couple work in shifts to monitor their son and give him medication around the clock.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
Government moves to strengthen protections against discrimination under Obamacare
A proposed regulation protects women, transgender people, the disabled and others who receive their health care insurance under the Affordable Care Act.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
Obese at 50? Watch out for Alzheimer’s disease
Research links obesity in middle age with earlier development of the disease.
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LePage administration may press for another psychiatric center
A separate facility for criminally insane patients may be the only way to restore Riverview’s U.S. certification, a top official says.