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PublishedNovember 21, 2022
Maine health care nonprofit receives $9 million windfall from billionaire MacKenzie Scott
The Maine Health Access Foundation was the only Maine recipient in the latest round of gifts from the philanthropist, who is giving away much of her fortune.
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PublishedNovember 17, 2022
USDA proposes plan to keep COVID-era WIC expansion permanent
The update would add more whole grains, canned fish and non-dairy options to expand healthy food choices for pregnant women and children.
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PublishedNovember 15, 2022
Judge overturns Georgia’s ban on abortion around 6 weeks
The judge rules that the ban was invalid because it violated the U.S. Constitution and U.S. Supreme Court precedent at the time it became law.
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PublishedNovember 9, 2022
Mindfulness worked as well as standard drug for treating anxiety, study shows
The study tested a widely used mindfulness program that includes 2½ hours of classes weekly and 45 minutes of daily practice at home.
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PublishedNovember 3, 2022
U.S. agency softens opioid prescribing guidelines for doctors
Opioids painkillers can be addictive and were identified as a big reason for a rise in U.S. drug overdoses that began more than two decades ago.
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PublishedNovember 2, 2022
CVS, Walgreens announce opioid settlements totaling $10 billion
The big question now is how their money will be used and whether it will make a difference in fighting an addiction crisis that has only intensified.
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PublishedNovember 1, 2022
Strong RSV vaccine data lifts hopes after years of futility fighting virus in infants
Pfizer reports that a large international study found vaccinating moms-to-be was nearly 82% effective at preventing severe cases of RSV in their babies’ most vulnerable first 90 days of life.
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PublishedOctober 27, 2022
Transgender student at University of Maine System alleges discrimination
The student has filed a complaint with the state after gender-affirming surgery was denied coverage under a UMS student health insurance policy.
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PublishedOctober 24, 2022
UNE team gets $6.6 million grant to explore eye pain, potential treatments
With the National Eye Institute award, a University of New England scientist will look at how eye damage takes its physical and emotional toll.
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PublishedOctober 19, 2022
FDA panel backs removal of unproven pregnancy drug
Some panelists encourage drug company Covis to continue studying the drug to determine if a subgroup of women could benefit.
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