The Maine Health Access Foundation will target hard-to-reach populations and those who are reluctant to sign up for benefits.
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Health and lifestyle stories from the Portland Press Herald.
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Democrats introduce legislation to bypass contraception ruling
The House and Senate measures would force all employers to abide by the Obamacare mandate. ‘Decisions about women’s health should be left to women, and not their bosses,’ says Maine Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-1st District.
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Portland repeals buffer zone around clinic that provides abortions
Councilors say the ordinance probably isn’t legal in light of a Supreme Court ruling, and they will find an alternative way to shield patients from protesters.
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Psychedelic mushrooms may have lasting benefits
A study finds psilocybin could unlock emotions, helping users to let go of depression and anxiety.
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Free birth control becoming standard for women
This week the Supreme Court allowed some employers with religious scruples to opt out, but most companies appear to be going in the opposite direction.
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Logistical logjam seen in health law
The HHS inspector general finds shortcomings in safeguards.
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New guidelines discourage routine pelvic exams
The American College of Physicians advises doctors to quit using the exams as a screening tool.
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High court poised to deliver verdicts in final 2 cases
One case weighs the religious rights of employers and the right of women to the birth control of their choice.
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Aspirin cuts pancreatic cancer risk by half, research finds
Pancreatic cancer is the 10th most-common malignancy in the United States, in terms of new cases each year, and fourth highest in terms of deaths,
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Panel: Spray outdoes shots in preventing flu in kids
The recommendation is specific for ages 2 through 8 only.