Amid what they consider union tactics and misrepresentations, MaineHealth Care at Home is upholding a decision to fire two longtime nurses. The disciplinary action prompted a no-confidence vote by staff.
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Mishmash of how U.S. heat deaths are counted complicates efforts to keep people safe as Earth warms
Death certificates don’t always reflect the role that extreme heat played in ending a person’s life even when it seems obvious it was a factor.
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A Cumberland couple’s hospice care has ended. Their need for it has not
The home visits that Babette O’Dwyer, 94, has been receiving since suffering a stroke in 2018 have been cut off, putting the entire burden on her 77-year-old husband, Bartholomew.
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‘Forever chemicals’ found in period underwear, tampon wrappers
Forever chemicals, or PFAS, can accumulate in the body over time and have been implicated in a number of serious health effects, including some cancers.
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U.S. suicides hit an all-time high last year
About 49,500 people took their own lives last year in the U.S., the highest number ever.
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What to know about EG.5, the most prevalent COVID subvariant in the U.S.
Coronavirus subvariant EG.5, nicknamed ‘Eris,’ is a descendant of Omicron, and it is also becoming dominant in Britain.
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Marijuana addiction is real. Those struggling often face skepticism.
Dozens of states have legalized recreational sales, with experts saying most people don’t experience serious health woes. But some do.
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FDA approves first postpartum depression pill
Zurzuvae is the first pill to specifically treat depression after childbirth.
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Babies should get new drug that prevents RSV, CDC panel says
The drug, developed by AstraZeneca and Sanofi, is expected to be ready in the fall before the RSV season, typically November through March.
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CDC issues leprosy warning for people making Florida travel plans
Symptoms include loss of feeling in hands and feet, nasal congestion and possibly dry, stiff, sometimes painful skin.