Enrolling 18- to 34-year-olds in a health insurance plan is crucial to the success of the reform law.
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Health and lifestyle stories from the Portland Press Herald.
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Women of all ages warned to be alert for stroke risks
The first AMA stroke guidelines for females cite factors such as pregnancy, birth control and depression and emphasize prevention.Guidelines aim to prevent stroke in women
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Budget office: Millions to quit work or cut hours under health law
The estimated reduction, equivalent to 2.5 million jobs over a decade, ignites a fierce political debate on Obamacare’s impact.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Politics
Senate backs new job to help fill gaps in Maine dental care
A ‘dental therapist’ trained to do more procedures could especially benefit rural areas, but opponents say there’s no problem to fix.
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Study treats peanut allergy with peanut flour
The intention isn’t to help kids eat large amounts of peanuts, but to prevent a life-threatening allergic reaction in case they accidentally eat trace amounts.
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Study: Much of a child’s ‘weight fate’ set by age 5
That suggests the most effective efforts to prevent obesity would start before kids enter kindergarten.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Politics
Sen. Collins tours Alzheimer’s unit, pushes for more funds
The Maine senator’s goal is $2 billion in the next five years, saying ‘what an investment it would be.’
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Maine forum discusses Affordable Care Act for small businesses
The event designed for businesses for 50 or fewer employees.
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Analyst questions Maine consultant’s report on Medicaid expansion
She says the cost study has several flaws, including what appears to be a $575 million calculation error.
