Health officials caution that the pests are expected to push farther north this summer, and Lyme disease cases will likely surge.
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Our View: Confirmation of measles, hepatitis A in Maine shows why public health is so important
A strong public health system can stop the spread of infectious disease before it causes real trouble.
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Commentary: Maine legislators must protect kids like mine from harmful chemicals lurking in food
L.D. 1433 would keep toxic industrial chemicals out of food packaging.
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Bill to allow more medical professionals to perform abortions is closer to passage
The bill, which has the support of Gov. Janet Mills but still faces votes in the Senate, comes at a time when other states are restricting access to abortion.
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Bloodsucking ‘kissing bugs’ are on the march
Triatomine bugs head for the eyes and lips and leave behind parasite-infested poop. They’re usually found farther south.
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Commentary: Get toxic chemicals out of Maine’s food
Phthalates and PFAS – linked to health concerns such as cancer, infertility and obesity – would be phased out of food packaging under L.D. 1433.
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In health care debate, price control techniques weighed
Massachusetts lawmakers are zeroing in on prescription drug prices as part of their latest attempt to rein in soaring health care costs.
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Lawmakers pushing to finally pass ‘death with dignity’ bill
The Legislature has voted down similar bills in the past, but its sponsor says polls indicate more support for such legislation now.
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Wendy Williams returns to daytime March 4
The talk show host is taking a break following complications from Graves’ disease.
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Measles making comeback on widening anti-vaccine movement
‘Vaccine hesitancy,’ despite evidence refuting a 1998 claim that linked the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine to autism, is slowing attempts to stop children from dying from preventable diseases.