They are less likely to smoke, binge drink or be obese, but more likely to have contracted a sexually transmitted disease or die of a drug overdose.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: U-Haul’s anti-smoking policy is creepy, intrusive
A ban on the hiring of nicotine users in the 21 states where such policies are legal does nothing to improve employees’ health.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Supplements makers face contempt motion that alleges violation of FTC settlement
Health Research Laboratories and Whole Body Supplements, which ship from Maine, violated a settlement order by continuing to claim without evidence that their supplements could treat and cure diseases, the FTC said.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster
Community rallies around Falmouth child with brain tumor
A GoFundMe page has raised nearly $150,000 to support the Barr family.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World, New England, News
No more menthol cigarettes: New ban on tobacco, vape flavors in Massachusetts
Republican Gov. Charlie Baker signed into law on Wednesday a bill that’s meant to reduce the appeal of the products to young people amid a rash of illnesses and deaths linked to vaping.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World, News
Benefits of stem cell heart therapy may have nothing to do with stem cells, study suggests
A new mouse study may debunk the idea behind the controversial procedure, showing that the beneficial effects of two types of cell therapy are caused by the body’s wound-healing response.
Posted inNation & World, New England, News
Massachusetts lawmakers approve ban on drivers using hand-held cellphones
The Senate voted 38-1 in favor of the bill Wednesday. The House approved it on a 153-1 vote Tuesday.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: It’s time to out Big Tobacco’s targeting of the LGBTQ community
Tobacco use remains the leading preventable cause of death in the nation, and LGBT Mainers are among the hardest hit.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: One-size-fits-all menu mandate does more harm than good
Seeing the calories in each food item poses a threat to people diagnosed with, in danger of or in recovery from eating disorders.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
Regularly working 10 hours a day may increase stroke risk
Log long hours for 10 years and the risk appears to rise to 45 percent more than for those who work less.