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Health care

Published
December 19, 2013

High blood pressure treatment in older adults could change

A panel recommends treating the condition less aggressively.
Published
December 18, 2013

Insurers extend health premium deadline by 10 days

The move reduces the risk that coverage could be interrupted for consumers switching plans under the federal overhaul.
Published
December 17, 2013

Former Microsoft exec takes over effort to fix Obamacare website

Kurt DelBene, who most recently served as president of the Microsoft Office Division, will take over from Jeffrey Zeints.
Published
December 17, 2013

Routine multivitamin use disappoints, studies show

Two new studies conclude that popping multivitamins neither protects aging men’s brains nor helps heart attack survivors.
Published
December 14, 2013

Wood stove decathlon highlights race for next-gen technology

Many new stoves likely will rely on catalytic burners, a technology that proved troublesome in the 1980s.

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Published
December 14, 2013

Tougher pollution limits for wood stoves might just backfire

Manufacturers say new rules will drive up costs and spook buyers who would otherwise upgrade older, dirtier units.
Published
December 11, 2013

Mainers increasing insurance sign-ups

Nearly 1,800 had lined up health coverage online by Nov. 30 as fixes to the federal website kicked in.
Published
December 11, 2013

Health care sign-ups gaining steam, but still behind

Crunch time is now for Obama’s health care law, as consumers face a Dec. 23 enrollment deadline if they want to have coverage on Jan. 1.
Published
December 11, 2013

Sebelius asks for investigation of flawed HealthCare.gov website

The announcement comes as she heads to Capitol Hill for another round of grilling.
Published
December 10, 2013

Maine panel to discuss Medicaid consultant, rides

The Health and Human Services Committee will consider the nearly $1 million contract for the Alexander Group among other issues involving the state’s health department.