Boston Scientific Corp. increased its full-year earnings in 2018.
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Police hope arrest of mother whose baby ingested meth will lead her to treatment
But advocates say the arrest of the Bangor woman, who allegedly exposed her infant to methamphetamine while breastfeeding, could discourage drug users from seeking medical help for their children.
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Man says emotional support alligator helps his depression
Wally likes to snuggle and give hugs, despite being a 5-foot-long alligator.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Mills picks longtime lobbyist for doctors to lead Maine’s response to opioid crisis
Gordon Smith, executive vice president of the Maine Medical Association since 1993, will coordinate state efforts to combat an epidemic that persists in communities across the state.
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You’re more likely to die from opioid overdose than a car crash, study says
Research shows Americans now have a 1 in 96 chance of dying from an opioid overdose.
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Mills says state must be ‘backstop’ against federal efforts to restrict abortion
She declares Tuesday that those who would reduce access to legal abortions ‘are going to have to get through me first.’
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As teen vaping soars, treatment for nicotine addiction lags
No one seems to know the best way to help young people break the habit, especially since adult therapies are not suited for children, but experts are meeting this week.
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Group cancels annual firefighter ski race for charity at Shawnee Peak
The Bridgton resort says it doesn’t have enough space or resources to host the Mary’s Firemen for a Cure event, which raises money for breast cancer research.