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Health

Published
August 21, 2018

Trump plan scales back Obama’s coal emissions standards

Combined with earlier White House proposals, the move could increase the nation's carbon emissions.
Published
August 18, 2018

New Hampshire envisions network of regional hubs to fight opioid addiction

The state had 395 opioid-related deaths in 2017, and it has the third highest overdose rate in the country.
Published
August 16, 2018

Childhood exposure to secondhand smoke linked to adult lung disease

An American Cancer Society study finds a correlation between early exposure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Published
August 16, 2018

EpiPen shortage raises alarm for parents as kids head back to school

The scarce availability of the emergency medicines, caused by manufacturing issues and local supply disruptions, has been an issue for months.
Published
August 16, 2018

Witherspoon, Urban join sixth Stand Up To Cancer telethon

The star-studded live, hourlong event on Sept. 7 will commemorate more than $480 million raised to fund innovative research.

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Published
August 8, 2018

Letter to the editor: Climate change helps Lyme disease persist

Ticks are now able to thrive in environments where they previously would have frozen to death.
Published
August 7, 2018

Two Franklin County commissioners oppose joining lawsuit against opioid makers

The lawsuit alleges that the drugmakers bear some blame for the addiction crisis that has ravaged Maine and other states.
Published
August 7, 2018

Some Playskool crayons may contain asbestos, consumer watchdog says

Thirty-six packs bought at a Dollar Tree in Chicago tested positive for the carcinogen.
Published
August 6, 2018

You might not have to give up (lean) red meat, study shows

No one's arguing for fat-marbled meats, processed meats or meats chargrilled to a crisp on the barbecue, which carry known health harms.
Published
August 3, 2018

Our View: Never a reason to give up HOPE in addiction fight

Police departments' successful efforts show that helping people overcome drugs is no lost cause.