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Health

Published
July 31, 2018

Want to be happier? Stop scheduling free time, study says

The paper links the over-scheduling of leisure time to the value that we place on achievement over contentment.
Published
July 26, 2018

Watchdog committee reviews options for reforms in Maine’s child protection system

Lawmakers will consider better training standards for people who are mandated to report suspected child abuse, as well as more access to school attendance and other records for human services caseworkers.
Published
July 26, 2018

Rumford Hospital becomes second to vote no-confidence in its owner’s CEO

Staff members in the Central Maine Healthcare system say they recognize the need for changes to save money, but they dislike Jeff Brickman's management style.
Published
July 26, 2018

Another View: Dangerous streets require tougher speed enforcement

A decades-old California law lets faster-than-average drivers dictate maximum speeds, but the law should be based on what is best for all street users.
Published
July 24, 2018

CDC issues alert about salmonella tied to chicken, ducks in backyard flocks

The infections are linked to contact with the animals, and so far one case has been reported in Maine.

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Published
July 24, 2018

Texting can be positive and powerful, researchers say

If done well, texting can improve interpersonal relationships and bridge intergenerational gaps.
Published
June 28, 2018

Romaine lettuce outbreak tied to tainted water in irrigation canal

The illnesses in 36 states were previously traced to romaine lettuce grown in Yuma, Ariz.
Published
June 21, 2018

Companies target wrinkled men unafraid of needles in ‘Brotox’ sales push

It's one thing to get them to consider a medical aesthetics treatment, but educating them on the procedures and getting them into a doctor's office is another.
Published
June 17, 2018

Lower greenhouse gas emissions with 4 changes in how you consume food

It's a simple matter of watching your budget, your "food miles" and – most important – your consumption of meat and dairy.
Published
June 15, 2018

Letter to the editor: Republican tax bill hurts medical care

The vote by Sen. Collins and Rep. Poliquin set the stage to strip all of us of our insurance coverage for pre-existing health conditions.