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Health care

Published
August 6, 2016

Insurance companies clamping down on overprescribing of opioids

They will warn about doses that are too high, investigate evidence of doctor shopping and set goals for reducing prescriptions.
Published
August 5, 2016

Interactive: Watch the national growth in reported cases of the Zika virus

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention tracks lab-confirmed Zika virus cases from each state on a weekly basis.
Published
August 4, 2016

Three Zika vaccines show success in monkeys

Results in protecting monkeys from the virus are 'good news' as human studies begin.
Published
August 3, 2016

UNE event tackles link between pain and epidemic of opioid use

The audience at the Pain Summit hears from a teenager who controlled her pain with physical and behavioral therapies.
Published
August 3, 2016

Uninsured patient rule puts Bangor detox center in jeopardy

The state rule would require the facility to take 40 percent of its patients without insurance – and prove costly to any contractor.

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Published
August 2, 2016

Toss the floss? Finding proof the stuff does any good is like pulling teeth

The government has even stopped backing the long-recommended practice, but some dentists say it can't hurt.
Published
August 1, 2016

Brunswick woman taking gamble that stem cells will restore vision

Charlene Ouellet is paying $21,000 for an experimental and controversial procedure by a doctor in Florida.
Published
July 27, 2016

Scientists find potent antibiotic in – of all places – the human nose

The scientists say the substance has antimicrobial effects against a wide range of bacteria, including antibiotic-resistant superbugs such as MRSA.
Published
July 27, 2016

As lower-dosage law nears, Maine doctors prepare to wean patients off opioids

About 16,000 Mainers are affected by the stricter mandate, and some medical professionals worry they will turn to heroin.
Published
July 25, 2016

Maine groups work on opioid fix: More access to Suboxone

They're trying to persuade additional doctors to prescribe the pill that reduces cravings and often turns lives around, but there are numerous obstacles.