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Health

Published
December 4, 2016

Scientists expect warmer water will taint more oysters

The problem is rare in New Hampshire and Maine, but will likely become a bigger problem.
Published
December 3, 2016

Nutritional tips could help ward off the winter blues

In regions where sunshine is extremely limited in winter, the number of people suffering from depression increases until early spring.
Published
October 16, 2016

Community paramedicine delivers health care to your door

The new profession taps emergency responders for varied services and non-traditional home visits.
Published
October 16, 2016

Maine workers use fitness trackers to plug in to healthier habits

The watch-like devices spark competitions among employees, but are they just the latest fitness fad?
Published
October 16, 2016

Another flu season has arrived in Maine

Public health officials warn people to get their shots before the illness ramps up.

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Published
October 16, 2016

Maine Med unveils new diagnostic process for prostate cancer

The form of cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death among men.
Published
October 16, 2016

Converting paper records to digital files a slow, difficult process

The absence of shared definitions and translations have stalled benefits of electronic medical records.
Published
October 16, 2016

Want to turn belly fat to flat? Get some sleep

You can try everything from fad diets to pointless pills before finding what really works.
Published
October 16, 2016

Back injuries most common type of injuries for workers

Maine Department of Labor data show injuries to a person's lumbar region represented 14.3 percent of all injuries reported in 2014.
Published
September 23, 2016

Maine’s flu season is off to its earliest start in at least 10 years

The disease typically doesn't appear in the state until October or later, but the Maine CDC is already reporting four cases.