There are steps you can take to prevent infestations, too.
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Browntail moth exposure peaks, bringing itchy rashes
The irritating hairs, which can cause rashes and breathing troubles in humans, are most abundant from May to July.
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When morning sickness goes beyond the pale
For some women, pregnancy can mean a round-the-clock battle with nausea.
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Research finds digital activity lightens teen moods in short run, but …
In the long term, increased use of technology is linked to behavioral problems.
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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.
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Commentary: Teen marijuana use and mental health disorders pose real risks
Exposure to THC in adolescence may “unmask” issues.
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Hair stylists and massage therapists join the effort to detect skin cancer early
The idea of training professionals who handle clients’ skin came up during a brainstorming session with medical students from the University of New England.
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Vein health often overlooked despite new options
A Q&A with Maine phlebologist Cindy Asbjornsen.
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Treatment options for vein problems
Today there are less invasive, less painful solutions.
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Got 30 minutes? We’ve got 3 downtown Portland walking routes for you.
Here are three routes that afford not only fitness, but unexpected discoveries in a city you may think you know so well.