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Health and lifestyle stories from the Portland Press Herald.
Posted inHealth, News
Patients suffering from long-term Lyme disease symptoms face difficulties
Researchers are studying post-treatment Lyme disease syndrome and why some patients have symptoms for months or years after being infected.
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Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Jackson Lab lands $1.8M grant from Michael J. Fox Foundation
The foundation awarded the grant to Jackson Lab, which is studying genetic mutations that are risk factors for Parkinson’s.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
EMS crews scramble as Maine hospitals end drug partnership
2 Maine hospital groups say the DEA is forcing them to stop supplying local EMS with critical drugs. The feds say they’re wrong. Local EMS crews are caught in between.
Posted inCommunity, Health, News, Schools and Education
Maine student 1 of 3 in US to win research spot for her work on cancer cells
‘My goal is to help children,’ says Alexis Spencer of Sabattus, a junior at Thomas College.
Posted inBusiness, Community, Health, News
Rural Mainers face long drives for urgent care
In Oxford County, limited evening and weekend options leave many relying on emergency rooms for treatment.
Posted inCommunity, Health, Maine, News
Maine announces return of summer food assistance programs
The state says about 85,000 children will be eligible for SUN Bucks.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Schools and Education
UMaine launching 2 doctoral nursing programs
The Ph.D. in Nursing and Doctor of Nurse Practice degrees are meant to address the state’s shortage of advance practice nurses.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, News
Another Maine hospital could close its birthing center
If MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital closes its maternity ward in Damariscotta, it would continue a long-term trend in Maine of closures as the state’s birth rate drops.
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With just $500, Maine’s syringe disposal program can’t get off the ground
Advocates say the state-run program could have taken a significant burden off municipalities and community organizations. Lawmakers hope it still can.