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Health

Published
July 15, 2019

If a tick bites you in Maine, collect it and send it for testing

State officials say the testing can show whether the person bitten by the tick was exposed to tick-borne disease.
Published
July 14, 2019

Doing 5 things could decrease your risk of Alzheimer’s by 60%, study finds

Researchers say that battling dementia will requite a 'cocktail' approach of drugs and lifestyle changes, including eliminating red meat and engaging in mentally stimulating activities.
Published
July 12, 2019

Maine health officials looking for links in 6 cases of Legionnaire’s disease

The CDC is trying to determine whether there are any connections between the cases in the Bangor area, including one in which the patient died.
Published
July 11, 2019

Maine drug overdose deaths continued decline in first quarter, falling 14%

The state had 74 fatal drug overdoses through March, down from 86 for the same period last year. Most of the deaths were caused by fentanyl, and cocaine-related overdoses are on the rise.
Published
July 11, 2019

Maine summit on opioid crisis to offer a range of sessions

The summit is scheduled for Monday in Augusta.

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Published
July 4, 2019

Scientists say they found a cure for HIV in some mice

The researchers eliminated HIV in nine of 23 mice that were modified so their immune systems better mimicked those of humans.
Published
July 4, 2019

Oklahoma presses opioid case against Johnson & Johnson

Attorney General Mike Hunter has secured about $355 million from two groups of defendant drug makers in the state's lawsuit against opioid manufacturers.
Published
July 1, 2019

CDC warns about outbreaks of fecal parasite in public swimming pools and water parks

Outbreaks of “crypto” are on the rise, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control.
Published
June 28, 2019

Browntail moths get foothold in Portland’s Deering Oaks

The city says the infestation is ‘light’ and doesn't warrant closing the park, but some visitors have reported an itchy rash caused by the caterpillars.
Published
June 28, 2019

How moving to the right place can prolong your life

Research shows precisely how much time we stand to gain (or lose) by a change in Zip code.