The president’s age, obesity and elevated cholesterol could put him at greater risk of becoming seriously ill from the coronavirus.
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Doctors ask Supreme Court to strike down Trump abortion ‘gag rule’ for clinics
The American Medical Association’s move will raise the profile of a rule that prohibits clinics from referring pregnant women for abortions and imposes other restrictions.
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High demand for flu shots? Experts hope to avoid ‘twindemic’
A record number of flu vaccine doses are on the way, between 194 million and 198 million for the U.S. alone.
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UMaine System under fire for changes to retirees’ health coverage
University officials say the new insurance will save $2.5 million a year and expand benefits, but lawmakers, unions and retirees want them to reconsider it.
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New Maine veterans task force works to reduce suicide by firearms, medication
The Maine Safer Homes Taskforce will distribute information related to gun and medication safety, hoping to curtail the state’s higher-than-average rate of death by suicide in veterans.
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Mild to severe: Immune system holds clues to people’s diverse reactions to virus
Scientists are starting to unravel one of COVID-19′s scariest mysteries: Why are some people only mildly ill or have no symptoms and others rapidly die?
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Prominent Maine doctor sues elder care operator claiming retaliation, discrimination
Dr. Jabbar Fazeli was medical director of a group of assisted-living facilities that he says mistreated him for being Muslim, then dismissed him for disagreeing with its treatment practices.
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COVID-19 cases rising among U.S. children as schools reopen
Most infected children have mild cases. Plus, their hospitalizations and death rates are much lower than in adults.
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As COVID deaths hit 1 million, scientist says toll may be double
The coronavirus’ rapid spread and ability to transmit in people who show no signs of the disease have enabled it to outrun measures to accurately quantify cases through widespread diagnostic testing.
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Maine CDC among 1st to participate in project to expand dementia services
Maine will receive federal money to expand services for people with dementia under a new nationwide program.