Health
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PublishedFebruary 28, 2024
Republicans block Senate bill to protect nationwide access to IVF treatments
Abortion opponents have pushed laws in at least 15 states based on the idea that an embryo should have the same rights as a person.
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PublishedFebruary 23, 2024
Westbrook man files malpractice lawsuit against Mercy Hospital after leg amputation
Jeffrey Kelley claims it all started when he was scratched by fish fins in a bag of trash he collected from outside the president's office at Southern Maine Community College.
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PublishedFebruary 23, 2024
Air pollution tied to signs of Alzheimer’s in brain tissue, study finds
A study published this week says the association holds for people who are not already genetically predisposed to Alzheimer's.
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PublishedFebruary 23, 2024
Mental health crisis center in Portland could serve as model for state network
The Living Room at Spurwink has averaged 172 unique visitors per month over the last year. It's now being looked at as a model for a statewide expansion of mental health services in the wake of the Lewiston mass shooting.
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PublishedFebruary 22, 2024
Wendy Williams diagnosed with same form of dementia as Bruce Willis
The 59-year-old's diagnoses of primary progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia 'have already presented significant hurdles in Wendy’s life,' a statement released Thursday says.
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PublishedFebruary 21, 2024
How an Alabama court ruling that frozen embryos are children could affect IVF
In vitro fertilization offers a possible solution when a woman has trouble getting pregnant.
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PublishedFebruary 21, 2024
Alabama hospital pauses IVF in wake of ruling saying frozen embryos are children
An Alabama court ruling raises questions for providers and patients, including whether they can freeze future embryos created during fertility treatment or if patients could ever donate or destroy unused embryos.
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PublishedFebruary 20, 2024
Frozen embryos are children, Alabama high court says in unprecedented ruling
The ruling from Alabama’s top court could affect the standard of care for IVF patients as advocates warn of broader implications in the fight over abortion access.
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PublishedFebruary 18, 2024
Pandemic-era rules to ease access to common substance abuse treatment are made permanent
The rules make it easier for patients to take the opioid use disorder drug at home rather than having to travel to a designated clinic.
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PublishedFebruary 13, 2024
CDC plans to drop 5-day COVID isolation guidelines
People with COVID will be able to return to work and school if they have been fever-free for 24 hours and their symptoms are mild and improving. The new guidance aligns with recommendations to prevent the spread of flu and RSV.
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