Children fathered by men over age 24 had a greater chance of psychiatric or academic difficulties.
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Health and lifestyle stories from the Portland Press Herald.
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Transplant experts say organ retrieval center makes sense
A study shows it saves money and may improve medical outcomes to remove organs at the nation’s first such center in St. Louis.
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Maryland fires health-insurance contractor
It’s one of 14 states that is running its own health exchange.
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Maine bills seek clarity on hospitals left out of insurance networks
The sponsors want patients who sign up for Obamacare and the providers to be fully informed of exclusions like those not in Anthem’s network.
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Maine patients urged to compare prices of tests, treatments
One Gardiner couple’s experience is instructive on why it pays to ask, ‘What does it cost?’ and compare outpatient versus hospital services.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine bill calls for giving limited dental coverage to adults getting MaineCare
The goal is to reduce costly emergency room visits to treat dental pain.
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Saliva test could identify male teens likely to suffer depression
Researchers say high levels of a stress hormone coupled with symptoms of mild depression can signal risk for major depression.
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Baby boomer health care sign-ups booming
People ages 55-64, many facing obstacles in finding jobs with coverage, make up 31% of new enrollees – and feel great relief.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Access to dental care in rural Maine center of dental therapists debate
A mostly nonpartisan issue in the Legislature has divided hygienists and dentists who argue about the root of the problem: poor access or poor funding.
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Maine nears health care sign-up goal at fast pace
The state was 44 percent ahead of its target as of Jan. 31, better than most states, and data starts to flesh out the categories of people getting insurance.