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Health

Published
July 16, 2017

In alarming trend, more Maine kids lacking vaccinations

The number of parents opting out for philosophical or religious reasons has climbed, raising the risks of disease transmission.
Published
June 27, 2017

First Maine case of measles in 20 years confirmed in Farmington area

The person with the highly contagious respiratory disease contracted it overseas, officials said Tuesday.
Published
June 22, 2017

Maine Senate backs bill to raise minimum age for buying tobacco to 21

The legislation wins broad support even though it would cut into state revenues, but additional votes and action by the governor remain.
Published
June 19, 2017

Explainer Podcast: Understanding Medicaid

Portland Press Herald Health and Human Services reporter Joe Lawlor breaks down the complex system and how it works in Maine.
Published
June 13, 2017

While most of U.S. has quit, 40% of poor, uneducated, rural Americans still smoke

Cigarette makers now concentrate their marketing on lower socioeconomic areas.

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Published
June 4, 2017

Suggestions on what to eat to curb morning sickness

The only real rule offered by the author of four books on the subject: No alcohol.
Published
June 4, 2017

How to protect yourself from browntail moth exposure

There are steps you can take to prevent infestations, too.
Published
June 4, 2017

McDonald’s customers provide pennies from heaven for families of ill children

The change collected at McDonald's restaurants provides 15 percent of the operating costs for Maine's Ronald McDonald houses.
Published
June 4, 2017

Research finds digital activity lightens teen moods in short run, but …

In the long term, increased use of technology is linked to behavioral problems.
Published
June 4, 2017

Why does Maine have one of nation’s highest asthma rates? The reasons vary

There are a variety of resources and programs to educate people about improving the level of control of asthma symptoms.