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Health

Published
July 5, 2016

Workout buffs go for landmark exercises

What started as a run up the stairs at Harvard Stadium has attracted a national, free workout group known as the November Project.
Published
June 30, 2016

New study shows chronic fatigue may be linked to gut bacteria

One of the study's authors notes that it provides evidence against the 'ridiculous concept that the disease is psychological in origin.'
Published
June 28, 2016

Foundation gives $5 million to fight lung cancer in Maine

The grant to Maine Medical Center from the Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation will be used to improve prevention, early detection and treatment of lung cancer.
Published
June 12, 2016

At 3 Maine hospitals, the meals appeal

We sampled food at Mercy Hospital, Maine Medical Center and Central Maine Medical Center. Here's what we thought:
Published
June 12, 2016

Once an afterthought, hospital food goes upscale

The addition of professional chefs in hospital kitchens, along with room-service dining, is making hospital food an essential part of healing.

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Published
June 12, 2016

Healthy Maine Magazine: For June, it’s eating, feeding, being well

Here's what you need to know about this month's biggest stories.
Published
June 12, 2016

More options exist for kicking the smoking habit than ever before

About 19.3 percent of adult Mainers smoke, compared to the 16.8 percent national average.
Published
June 12, 2016

Look up medical info online, but carefully

With the plethora of health care and medical websites, how can you be sure of what you find?
Published
June 12, 2016

Maine’s policies, practices encourage breast feeding

The state scores high marks in national assessments of its 'Baby Friendly' birthing facilities.
Published
June 12, 2016

Wellness is a win-win in the workplace

Maine employers find that workplace programs they started to control costs often lead to healthier and happier employees.