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Health care

Published
May 25, 2016

Research: Zika risk to fetus up to 13 percent  in first trimester

The chance of a severe brain defect developing is sharply higher if the Zika infection occurs early in pregnancy.
Published
May 23, 2016

Health officials try to get jump on Zika preparations with money in limbo

The CDC is already tracking 157 Zika-infected pregnant women in the U.S., plus another 122 in U.S. territories.
Published
May 17, 2016

Aetna to offer individual plans in Maine’s ACA marketplace

Aetna will join Community Health Options, Harvard Pilgrim and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield in offering individual plans in the new year.
Published
May 16, 2016

Portland council to decide fate of India Street clinic, city budget

Closure of the India Street Public Health Center has been the focus of debate since City Manager Jon Jennings released his budget plan at the beginning of April.
Published
May 12, 2016

Judge sides with House Republicans against health care law spending

U.S. District Judge Rosemary Collyer issues an order to stop reimbursements, but says it will not take effect pending an appeal.

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Published
May 11, 2016

Maine insurers request double-digit increases for government health plans

The proposed rate hikes range from 14 percent to 22 percent, but most patients will see little or no increase in their 2017 premiums because of federal subsidies.
Published
May 10, 2016

Urinalysis found to be superior to blood test in detecting Zika

The test could potentially help efforts to control Zika, which is mainly carried by mosquitoes, as the virus is expected to spread further into North America in months to come.
Published
May 9, 2016

Research links moms drinking diet soda in pregnancy with childhood obesity

But scientists can't link high-calorie beverages with a similar link to obesity.
Published
May 8, 2016

Family complaints over nursing home evictions are on the rise

The homes say complex cases are becoming more common and they are stretched to accommodate challenging patients.
Published
May 7, 2016

Mainers call for more data to help prevent medical errors

Kathy Day of Bangor, who lost her father to a hospital-acquired infection, and health care experts say more must be done.