Health care
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PublishedMay 4, 2024
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.
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PublishedMay 3, 2024
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.
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PublishedMay 2, 2024
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.
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PublishedMay 2, 2024
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.
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PublishedMay 2, 2024
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.
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PublishedMay 1, 2024
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.
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PublishedMay 1, 2024
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.
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PublishedApril 30, 2024
Mammograms should start at 40 to address rising breast cancer rates at younger ages, panel says
Breast cancer death rates have fallen as treatment continues to improve. But breast cancer is still the second-most common cause of cancer death for U.S. women.
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PublishedApril 29, 2024
Less alcohol, or none at all, is one path to better health
Moderate drinking was once thought to have benefits for the heart.
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PublishedApril 25, 2024
Bill on transparency about hospital facility fees takes effect without Gov. Mills’ signature
The law, a watered-down version of the original legislation, requires health care facilities to post signs to let patients know that facility fees are being charged.
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