A researcher says earlier tests on vaccine show promise. If proven safe and effective, it could be ready for public rollout in 2 to 3 years.
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Health and lifestyle stories from the Portland Press Herald.
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Ultrasound technology is used in many ways. Addiction is the next frontier
The use of the high-frequency sound waves is being adapted to treat Alzheimer’s disease, tumors and psychiatric disorders. Now, researchers are studying whether ultrasound can be deployed against addiction.
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Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Survivors recount their struggles to overcome brain injuries after motorcycle crashes
Two survivors share their losses, triumphs and hopes after recovering from brain injuries caused by motorcycle crashes.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
After Roe, network of people who help others get abortions see themselves as ‘the underground’
A makeshift national network of abortion doulas, navigators at clinics and individual volunteers are helping people who live in restrictive states and need or want an abortion.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Researchers launching tick study after record year for Lyme disease
Scientists want to learn how the weather and other wildlife influence deer tick populations and the health risks to humans. The state already has recorded 261 Lyme disease cases this year.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
New form of mpox found in Congo’s biggest outbreak
The disease may spread more easily spread among people but it seems to have a lower death rate, authorities said.
Posted inHealth, Lewiston-Auburn, News
St. Mary’s hospital to get nearly $4 million in congressionally directed spending
The money for St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center will go toward renovations to its addiction rehabilitation program that will help improve patient care and support staff.
Posted inHealth, Maine
Access to dental care in Maine reaching a crisis point
There are not enough appointments available for people whether they have MaineCare insurance, private insurance or are self-pay patients, according to the Maine Dental Association.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World, News
Arizona lawmakers vote to undo near-total abortion ban from 1864, with Gov. Hobbs expected to sign
Hobbs said in a statement that she looks forward to quickly signing the repeal into law.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
Florida’s 6-week abortion ban takes effect as doctors worry women will lose access to health care
The new ban has an exception for saving a woman’s life, as well as in cases involving rape and incest. But health care workers are still prevented from performing an abortion on a nonviable pregnancy that they know may become deadly.