Health care
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PublishedJuly 21, 2015
Researchers link sleep to risk for Alzheimer’s
A study says poor sleep sometimes starts a 'vicious cycle' that causes damage.
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PublishedJuly 21, 2015
Cost of long-term care beyond reach for middle-class elderly
With a median bill for a nursing home's private room at $91,000 per year, many see their savings evaporate – and find few viable options.
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PublishedJuly 19, 2015
Fewer U.S. children think they’re overweight when they are
It's hard enough for kids to lose weight when they know they should. The difficulty increases when they don't.
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PublishedJuly 17, 2015
Insurer reverses its stance, will cover Waterville woman’s cancer treatment
Heather Black will get the proton-beam therapy her doctor says she needs to fight breast cancer.
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PublishedJuly 16, 2015
New tool allows comparisons of Maine home health care agencies
Medicare's five-star rating system will help consumers choose as demand for health care at home increases in the fast-graying state.
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PublishedJuly 12, 2015
Pricier treatment overtakes $1,000-per-pill hepatitis C drug
Some fear breakthrough drugs like a new $1,350 hepatitis C pill could drive up U.S. health care costs.
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PublishedJuly 10, 2015
Bangor hospital’s nurses union signs new contract
The union at Eastern Maine Medical Center had called for a two-day strike. It says the new contract contains 'significant measures to strengthen patient care delivery.'
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PublishedJuly 7, 2015
Scientists warn of deadly new norovirus
The strain could sicken hundreds of millions worldwide because people probably will lack immunity to it.
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PublishedJuly 6, 2015
Survey: Most doctors have worked while sick
While 95.3 percent of physicians and clinicians surveyed say this puts patients at risk, 83.1 percent do it anyway.
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PublishedJuly 6, 2015
Hepatitis C cases soar with Maine heroin epidemic
While no-cost screenings are available, the state lacks treatment options, especially for low-income addicts.
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