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PublishedFebruary 11, 2025
More avian flu found in wild birds in Maine as state urges precautions
Unlike in some other states, there have not yet been any confirmed cases of avian influenza in humans in Maine.
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PublishedFebruary 4, 2025
Maine members of Congress pushing to eliminate trade penalty on PFAS-free outerwear
Because of a loophole, water-resistant clothing made with harmful 'forever chemicals' qualifies for a lower import tax. New legislation seeks to change that.
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PublishedFebruary 4, 2025
Former Maine lawmaker’s leukemia fight highlights national need for bone marrow donors
If Maggie O'Neil can't find a match among family members, she'll have to turn to a global nonprofit that connects volunteer donors with patients. But finding a matching donor is often a difficult and lengthy process.
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PublishedFebruary 1, 2025
Sanford girl gets new lungs as organ donations, transplants increase in Maine
Successful transplants have increased in Maine and across the nation over the past five years as awareness grows and the science improves.
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PublishedJanuary 30, 2025
What the Lewiston shooter’s brain injury can tell us about blast exposure in the military
Experts say the gunman’s brain tissue points to traumatic injury ‘likely’ caused by blasts in the line of duty; the Army disagrees but is taking steps to limit exposure.
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PublishedJanuary 29, 2025
Reported flu cases in Maine double over 2 weeks
Meanwhile, COVID-19 is showing up at 'very high' levels in wastewater tests, even as COVID hospitalizations remain flat.
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PublishedJanuary 27, 2025
University of Maine at Augusta professor demystifies American yoga in new book
Sarah Hentges' fourth book is about how we care for ourselves and others amidst a toxic culture of individualism, perfectionism, consumption, exploitation, competition and other destructive ideas and behaviors.
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PublishedJanuary 23, 2025
Trump administration freezes many health agency reports, online posts
An 'immediate pause' has been ordered on any regulations, guidance, announcements, press releases, social media and website posts until approved by a political appointee.
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PublishedJanuary 15, 2025
FDA bans red dye No. 3 from foods
Studies have found that the dye – a color additive used in foods, dietary supplements and oral medicines– caused cancer in lab rats.
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PublishedJanuary 8, 2025
Flu surging in Maine; COVID-19 prevalence also ‘very high’
It's not too late to get vaccinated, public health experts say.
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