In 2022, he set a goal to cut U.S. cancer fatalities by 50% over the next 25 years.
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Health and lifestyle stories from the Portland Press Herald.
Posted inElection 2024, Health, Nation & World, News, Politics
Initiative to enshrine abortion rights in Missouri constitution qualifies for November ballot
The state will join at least a half-dozen others that are voting on abortion rights during the presidential election.
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Posted inHealth, Maine
Group explores ambulance vessels as part of solution to island care crisis
Ambulance boats, which are common in countries like Norway, would function as floating mini hospitals.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World, News
U.S. surgeon general was warned by his mom to avoid politics, but he jumped into the fray anyway
Nominated by Obama as surgeon general, Murthy made comments calling guns a health care issue, something that delayed his confirmation until late 2014.
Posted inFood, Health
Maine’s food scene offers plenty for people with gluten sensitivities
From breweries to bakeries, the options are impressive.
Posted inFood, Guides, Health
A roundup of 100% gluten-free establishments in Maine
People who need to avoid gluten can feel totally safe eating and drinking at these establishments.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World, News
This nurse began working at hospital during WWII and hasn’t stopped. She’s 97.
“I love people, and my health is good, so I’m happy to do what I can,” said Grace Carr, of Allentown, Pennsylvania, who has worked at the same hospital for 80 years.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine
Surprise bill for emergency room visit highlights hospital fee debate
Kelly Brignac of Waterville said she received few services and was shocked by a bill exceeding $2,000, most of which was a so-called facility fee for using a hospital.
Posted inCops & Courts, Health, Maine
Maine is still sending psych patients to controversial South Carolina hospital despite complaints
Justin Butterfield, 35, was committed to a state psychiatric hospital after killing his brother during a mental health crisis. His family is worried about him after he was transferred to a private hospital in South Carolina that has been likened to a prison.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
FDA rejects psychedelic MDMA as treatment for PTSD, calling for additional study
MDMA is the first in a series of psychedelics that are expected to be reviewed by the FDA in coming years as part of a resurgence of interesting into their therapeutic potential.