Health care
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PublishedDecember 28, 2015
Study: Kids’ asthma rates quiet down after earlier increase
A possible plateau in childhood obesity rates and declines in air pollution are among factors that may have helped lower cases in kids.
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PublishedDecember 24, 2015
Lobbyists’ role in crafting medical device bill called ‘alarming’
The regulation-loosening measure lets device makers pay safety checkers.
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PublishedDecember 22, 2015
More young adults choose health care law coverage
They're a coveted segment since they tend to be healthy and their participation helps keep premiums in check.
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PublishedDecember 21, 2015
Study finds people could be ignoring signs of impending cardiac arrest
An innovative study finds about half of people who suffered cardiac arrest experienced some warning signs.
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PublishedDecember 20, 2015
New kidney distribution rules helping some patients, officials say
Hard-to-match transplant candidates are benefiting, and waiting-list tenure is no longer the top criteria.
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PublishedDecember 18, 2015
FDA proposes ban on indoor tanning for anyone under 18
Friday's announcement follows years of prodding by dermatologists and medical groups.
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PublishedDecember 16, 2015
Maine Med, 7 other Maine hospitals fined for having too many avoidable infections
The penalties are part of an effort to improve patient safety by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
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PublishedDecember 16, 2015
MaineHealth forms new partnership with cancer specialist Dana-Farber
The deal gives Maine patients access to research trials and connects them to the nationally recognized treatment center.
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PublishedDecember 14, 2015
Mothers’ antidepressants linked to increased autism risk
A study finds babies born to women taking the drugs were about twice as likely to have an autism diagnosis.
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PublishedDecember 14, 2015
With ACA deadlines looming, insurers say they need changes
Companies struggle to make money as medical costs outweigh premiums under the health care law.
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