Dozens of athletes at the Paris Olympics have tested positive for the coronavirus.
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Health and lifestyle stories from the Portland Press Herald.
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UMaine to double its dental assisting program at Lewiston campus
University officials are using a $665,000 Northeast Delta Dental grant to expand its dental assisting programs and establish a $100,000 scholarship fund.
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Star Wars actor Daisy Ridley says she has Graves’ disease. What is it?
The British actress, 32, told Women’s Health that she has the autoimmune disorder, which affects the thyroid. Her symptoms have included hot flashes and tremors.
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U.S. abortion numbers have risen slightly since Roe was overturned, study finds
Numbers went up in places where abortion remains legal until further into pregnancy – and especially in states such as Illinois, Kansas and New Mexico, which border states with bans.
Posted inFood, Health, Maine, News
Shellfish harvesting ban in part of Casco Bay expected to end later this week
The Department of Marine Resources said the ban, effective along the coast from Freeport to Harpswell, will likely end on Wednesday or Thursday.
Posted inHealth, Maine
Red Cross facing blood shortage, asking Mainers for more donations
The American Red Cross’ blood inventory fell more than 25% in July, the national agency announced Monday, but the demand for blood has remained constant.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, News
Maine Bureau of Insurance warns about ‘self-funded’ health plans
Many plans being marketed to consumers in Maine have coverage limits and are not comprehensive medical insurance, the state says.
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Microplastics are everywhere, but are they harming us?
Some recent studies seem to suggest taking a new and more cautious look at plastic water bottles and frozen meal containers.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Geriatrics workforce grant to focus on Wabanaki Nations, Maine’s rural communities
The nearly $5 million in federal funds will support tribal health centers and a program that connects medical students with rural communities.
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When private equity buys a hospital, assets shrink, new research finds
In buying up U.S. hospitals, private equity firms often say they are providing capital to improve patient care. A new study concludes that the opposite is true.