The CDC data revealed 96,075 infections from ticks, mosquitoes and fleas in 2016 nationwide, compared with 27,388 in 2004.
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How much damage can a broken heart cause when a loved one dies?
When a grieving person falls ill, often the timing is mere coincidence, experts say.
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Toss the romaine lettuce or risk E. coli, officials warn
An unusually virulent strain of E. coli bacteria on romaine lettuce has sent 31 people to hospitals in 16 states.
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Ask for ID: Maine DHHS warns against person posing as child protective services caseworker
The department says all employees should have identification and people who are visited by someone from DHHS should not hesitate to ask to see ID.
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Sanford schools report outbreak of whooping cough, a stubborn public health problem in Maine
At least 6 cases of pertussis are reported at the city’s primary school and junior high school and parents are being warned to get booster vaccinations for their children.
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Ruling that links coffee to cancer isn’t a buzzkill at local java shops
Coffee shop owners and coffee drinkers say they need more evidence that their favorite brew contains a potential human carcinogen.
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California judge says coffee needs cancer warnings
Coffee companies argue that it’s not feasible to remove the carcinogen acrylamide from their product without ruining the flavor. But if the ruling stands, it could impact consumers across the U.S.
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In soil-dwelling bacteria, scientists find a new weapon to fight drug-resistant superbugs
Extracted from unknown microorganisms living in soil, it kills several superbugs – including the dreaded MRSA – without engendering resistance.
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Woman pulls 14 worms from her eye after rare infection
The parasitic infection is spread by a type of fly known as “face flies,” that feed on tears lubricating the eyeball, scientists said.
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Flu cases continue to rise in Maine, but rate of increase may have hit plateau
For the week ending Jan. 27, there were 538 new cases reported in the state.