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Health care

Published
April 17, 2016

In the midst of the opioid epidemic, patients ditching pharmaceuticals for medical marijuana

While there's little research on whether cannabis effectively relieves pain, many in Maine embrace the drug and advocates say it's a legitimate part of the solution.
Published
April 17, 2016

Five Mainers who have turned to medical marijuana for pain relief

In an effort to avoid using opiates, some people are using marijuana to control their chronic pain.
Published
April 14, 2016

Portland councilors question proposal to close India Street health clinic

The City Council's Finance Committee has mixed feelings about the plan, which will be the subject of a public hearing April 21.
Published
April 14, 2016

Portland’s plan to shut India Street health clinic alarms patients, advocates

Although city officials say a different center can provide the same services, skeptics fear that many clients will lose critical care in the transition.
Published
April 13, 2016

Earlier consolidation of health care services could indicate challenges of closing India Street clinic

A lack of services and limited hours at the Portland Community Health Center are causing more people to go to hospitals or the India Street clinic, or go untreated, says Preble Street's director.

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Published
April 13, 2016

CDC: Zika virus definitely causes birth defects

Doctors suspected the link, but now say the evidence shows the virus causes babies to be born with abnormally small heads and other brain defects.
Published
April 13, 2016

Brain implant lets paralyzed man regain use of hand

For now, the Ohio resident's regained dexterity is limited to his time hooked up to an experimental device in a laboratory.
Published
April 13, 2016

Napster co-founder bankrolls project to speed cancer work

The new institute will quickly fund projects and then rapidly enroll many of the 300,000 or more patients treated at six cancer centers each year in tests of resulting experimental drugs.
Published
April 11, 2016

Doctors say aspirin helps prevent heart disease, cancer

An independent study finds a low dose a day makes the biggest difference for people ages 50 to 59.
Published
April 10, 2016

More Maine doctors certifying medical marijuana patients

New numbers from state officials shows more than 300 medical providers are giving patients the OK to use marijuana.