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.
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Maine bill would require vaccine against meningococcal meningitis
Students between 11 and 20 would be required to receive the vaccination against the disease that causes infections of the lining of the brain and spinal cord.
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Sugar can hurt your health: It’s actually addictive
Chemicals are released into your brain that activates the ‘reward center’ and makes you want more.
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Hepatitis cases mount in wake of opioid epidemic
Several types of the virus are being reported in increasing numbers, with the Maine CDC issuing a public notice Monday about a small but unusual spike in hepatitis A cases.