The potential mutation would allow the avian influenza virus sweeping through cattle herds to attach to a receptor protein on the surface of our cells.
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Maine’s recalls of moldy cannabis prompt questions on state testing standards
On the heels of back-to-back-to-back recalls, industry members are calling for an examination of the state’s standards for yeast and mold, which they say are simultaneously too tight and too broad.
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In-state case of EEE detected in Maine for 1st time in nearly a decade
An adult from Penobscot County developed severe eastern equine encephalitis symptoms early last month and remains hospitalized, the Maine CDC says.
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For these Maine families, food allergies make Halloween treats a little trickier
Kids with food allergies and their parents have to be all the more vigilant during trick-or-treating season. Growing awareness of the issue through campaigns like the Teal Pumpkin Project helps.
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Sacklers lay out strategy for defending opioid-related lawsuits
If a new settlement deal is not struck, lawsuits against the Sacklers may proceed.
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People Plus to host Senior Health Expo in Brunswick
The People Plus Senior Health Expo, in partnership with Spectrum Generations, will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, at the Brunswick Recreation Center. Admission is free and the first 500 people at the event will get a free swag bag. Free activities, information and entertainment will be held throughout the morning. […]
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Maine considering public health emergency over mosquito-borne illnesses as animal cases tick up
Health officials say you can protect yourself by wearing long sleeves, using recommended repellants, limiting outdoor activity after dusk and draining standing water.
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Mold, bugs found at Va. Boar’s Head facility tied to listeria outbreak
The Boar’s Head plant in southern Virginia at the epicenter of a deadly nationwide listeria outbreak was found with mold and insects, according to USDA reports.
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Mosquitoes have a season and it’s getting longer in the Northeast
The Northeast, which has warmed faster than the rest of the country, saw the biggest jump in mosquito days.
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Now that mpox is a global health emergency, will it trigger another pandemic?
Here’s a look at mpox and how likely it is to spread further.