Health care

Published
June 23, 2014

An alternative approach to Lyme symptoms

Suzanne Imbruno Cobb hopes to pass on her relief from pain through a new Hallowell yoga studio.
Published
June 21, 2014

Health chief revamps management of insurance overhaul

Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Burwell appoints a new high-level operations manager.
Published
June 21, 2014

FDA OKs antibiotic for skin infections

Regulators approve the new drug for treatment of skin ailments that are often acquired in the hospital.
Published
June 19, 2014

Poll: Many still struggle to pay health premiums

But the poll also finds that Obamacare is achieving one of its main goals by covering the uninsured, and most people who have bought it rate their coverage as good or excellent.
Published
June 18, 2014

The average Obamacare premium in Maine: $99

That's with subsidies for most of the 44,000 enrollees. Experts say the latest numbers on premiums could spur more people to sign up.

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Published
June 18, 2014

Insurers choking on cost of cure for hepatitis C

Patients clamor for Sovaldi, but at more than $1,000 a pill, what are the chances it will be covered?
Published
June 18, 2014

Americans paying $80 a month for Obamacare

New statistics show taxpayers are subsidizing 76 percent of the average premium.
Published
June 18, 2014

New study supports mammograms

Screening can reduce chances of breast-cancer death by 28 percent, the Norwegian study concludes.
Published
June 16, 2014

Progress reported on ‘bionic pancreas’ for Type 1 diabetics

The wearable experimental device designed to improve blood-sugar control passes a real-world test.
Published
June 12, 2014

Senate acts to ensure vets’ medical care

A $35 billion package passes as the FBI opens a criminal probe into long VA wait times.