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Health

Published
August 7, 2018

Two Franklin County commissioners oppose joining lawsuit against opioid makers

The lawsuit alleges that the drugmakers bear some blame for the addiction crisis that has ravaged Maine and other states.
Published
August 7, 2018

Some Playskool crayons may contain asbestos, consumer watchdog says

Thirty-six packs bought at a Dollar Tree in Chicago tested positive for the carcinogen.
Published
August 6, 2018

You might not have to give up (lean) red meat, study shows

No one's arguing for fat-marbled meats, processed meats or meats chargrilled to a crisp on the barbecue, which carry known health harms.
Published
August 3, 2018

Our View: Never a reason to give up HOPE in addiction fight

Police departments' successful efforts show that helping people overcome drugs is no lost cause.
Published
July 31, 2018

Want to be happier? Stop scheduling free time, study says

The paper links the over-scheduling of leisure time to the value that we place on achievement over contentment.

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Published
July 30, 2018

Advocates of in-home care referendum call it fairness; critics call it a scam

Opponents says the ballot measure is more concerned with pushing pro-labor policies than expanding access to care for the elderly and disabled.
Published
July 26, 2018

Watchdog committee reviews options for reforms in Maine’s child protection system

Lawmakers will consider better training standards for people who are mandated to report suspected child abuse, as well as more access to school attendance and other records for human services caseworkers.
Published
July 24, 2018

CDC issues alert about salmonella tied to chicken, ducks in backyard flocks

The infections are linked to contact with the animals, and so far one case has been reported in Maine.
Published
July 24, 2018

Texting can be positive and powerful, researchers say

If done well, texting can improve interpersonal relationships and bridge intergenerational gaps.
Published
July 23, 2018

Women’s reproductive history may factor into Alzheimer’s risk

Among the findings of a new study is that women who had 3 or more children had a 12 percent lower risk of dementia in later life than those with fewer children.