Health care
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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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PublishedDecember 12, 2015
Heroin and painkiller overdose deaths soar in U.S.
The numbers for 2014 show efforts to stem supply and widen treatment are struggling.
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PublishedDecember 10, 2015
With more vaccinations, Maine’s health ranking improves to 15th in nation
The jump from 20th in the 2014 America's Health Rankings report is due in part to Maine's much-improved immunization rates for toddlers, health experts say.
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PublishedDecember 10, 2015
Maine insurer’s $17 million loss a sign of trouble for U.S. co-ops
It was the only one in the nation to make money last year, but now most nonprofits are being hit with high claim and drug costs.
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PublishedDecember 9, 2015
Insurance co-op hits ‘the pause button,’ freezes enrollment
Lewiston-based Community Health Options won't accept new members after Dec. 26, to better control its growth.
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PublishedDecember 7, 2015
Anthem to end individual health plans that don’t comply with Affordable Care Act
Replacing the old policies, which pre-date Obamacare, will save most customers money on premiums, the insurer says.
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PublishedDecember 7, 2015
Study: Negative view of aging linked to dementia
The research echoes earlier studies saying a jaundiced stereotype of elders leads to greater risk for heart and brain disease, perhaps because of stress about aging.
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PublishedNovember 28, 2015
New Medicare rule promotes end-of-life talks between doctors and patients
Physicians will be allowed to bill Medicare for discussing terminal diagnoses, hospice care and other issues, to give patients better control over their last months.
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PublishedNovember 24, 2015
Judge allows New Hampshire woman to buy medical marijuana in Maine
The ruling clears the way for Linda Horan, who has late-stage lung cancer, to go out of state for marijuana before dispensaries open in New Hampshire.
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