The two most common sources of infection have been longtime problems.
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U.S. measles cases hit highest mark in 25 years
Roughly three-quarters of this year’s illnesses have been in New York among unvaccinated people.
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Popular heart drugs tainted with carcinogens face a wave of lawsuits
The FDA has been coordinating a recall of adulterated heart medications since last July.
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Ex-CEO is first drug executive indicted in opioid crisis
A former chief of a drug distributor is accused of ordering subordinates to ignore red flags about certain pharmacy customers to maximize company profits and his own pay.
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Patients punch back at Parkinson’s disease through boxing lessons
Rock Steady Boxing, a program introduced in Maine just over two years ago, helps participants battle the degenerative disease, both physically and psychologically.
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Two-wave U.S. flu season is now the longest in a decade
In mid-February, a nastier strain started causing more illnesses and driving up hospitalizations.
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Testimony is divided as Maine lawmakers consider paid family and medical leave for most workers
House Speaker Sara Gideon’s bill would establish a payroll tax to support state-run insurance to cover the costs.
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Drug overdose deaths declined in 2018 but remain at historic levels
Maine had 354 drug deaths last year, a 15 percent decrease from the record set in 2017.
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Study: Genetic test predicts middle-aged obesity risk
Even if you inherit a propensity for obesity, scientists say, you still have control over whether you are overweight.
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Scientists spur some activity in brains of dead pigs
Scientists restored some activity within the brains of pigs that had been slaughtered hours before.