Gov. Janet Mills is considering whether it is ‘appropriate’ to prohibit all e-cigarette products in Maine, a spokeswoman says.
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CVS pulls popular heartburn pills over concerns about cancer risk
The decision adds to a flurry of worldwide concern about the drug, after major manufacturers of the generic form, ranitidine, announced recalls.
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Most vaping-related lung injuries linked to marijuana products, CDC says
The investigation is ongoing. No single device, ingredient or additive has been identified.
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State senator to introduce bill that would ban vaping products in Maine
The proposal by Sen. Rebecca Millett of Cape Elizabeth comes amid mounting health concerns and at least 9 deaths that have prompted bans or limits on vaping product sales in other states.
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U.S. official expects ‘hundreds more’ cases of vaping illness
Nine deaths tied to vaping have already been reported.
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Maine reports first case of vaping-related illness that has stricken more than 500 nationwide
Health officials have not provided the person’s age and gender, or said where in the state the patient lives.
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U.S. awards $3 million to fill gaps in medical marijuana research
Nine research grants announced Thursday are for work on CBD, the trendy ingredient showing up in cosmetics and foods, and hundreds of less familiar chemicals. THC research was excluded.
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Number of abortions in U.S. falls to lowest since 1973
A new report shows that abortions are decreasing in both Republican-controlled states seeking to restrict abortion access and in Democratic-run states protecting abortion rights.
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Panel approves ban on sale of flavored e-cigs in New York
The state became the first to ban the sale of flavored e-cigarettes over concerns of surging use among young people and severe breathing illnesses linked to vaping.
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Maine health authorities find EEE virus in mosquitoes in York County
The potentially deadly virus is found in a single mosquito pool in Lebanon.