York County continues to be a hot spot for the infectious disease, and low vaccination rates are thought to be a factor.
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FDA unveils sweeping effort to reduce vaping and smoking by minors
The agency targets e-cigarettes, flavored cigars and menthol cigarettes.
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Kennebunk school cancels Thanksgiving dinner over fear of whooping cough
The Middle School of the Kennebunks instead plans a Welcome Spring Luncheon in March.
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U.S. opioid overdose deaths hit highest level in 2017
The DEA says heroin, fentanyl and other opioids continue to be the greatest threats.
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Feds say heroin, fentanyl remain biggest drug threat to U.S.
President Donald Trump has declared the U.S. opioid crisis as a “public health emergency.”
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Long trip: Psychedelic advocate nears goal of legal ecstasy
The Food and Drug Administration has labeled the drug a potential “breakthrough” for post-traumatic stress disorder.
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Supporters of ‘assisted dying’ work to get referendum before Maine voters in 2019
Lawmakers have wrestled with the question in the last two sessions of the Legislature, but the decision could be made on statewide ballots.
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Conservatives push back on sick-leave laws
In the last three years, a dozen states have banned localities from passing paid leave requirements.
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Desperate & duped? GoFundMe means big bucks for dubious care
GoFundMe says campaigns for medical care are increasing and are among the most numerous on its site.
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Spike reported in cases of baffling paralysis in children in 22 states
There is no specific treatment for the disorder, and the long-term effects aren’t known.