A new study finds that midlife mortality in the state is up nearly 21% since 2010, the result of suicides and drug, alcohol and health problems.
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One year later, mystery surrounds China’s gene-edited babies
Scientist He Jiankui hasn’t been seen publicly in 11 months, and nothing is known about the health of the three babies.
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As hepatitis C surges, Maine plans action
Gov. Janet Mills’ administration wants to expand syringe-exchange efforts to combat an upward trend linked to injected drug use.
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Salad products distributed in Maine, other states recalled over E. coli bacteria
The U.S. Department of Agriculture says thousands of pounds of salad products are being recalled due to a possible E. coli contamination
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Maine’s congressional delegation criticizes Trump for reversal on flavored vapes
All four members of Congress from Maine voiced support for restrictions that would ban or discourage the sale and use of flavored vaping products or other e-cigarettes, especially for teenagers.
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Old dogs, new tricks: 10,000 pets needed for science
In the largest-ever study of aging in canines, scientists hope to shed light on human longevity, too.
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U.S. superbug infections rising, but deaths are falling
Still, nonfatal infections grew nationally from 2.6 million in 2013 to 2.8 million in 2017.
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Cholesterol levels dropping in U.S., but many still need care
Researchers say Monday’s report suggests a controversial change in recommended cholesterol treatment may be paying off.
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U.S. officials identify ‘strong culprit’ in vaping illnesses
Vitamin E acetate was found in fluid taken from the lungs of 29 patients across the country, the CDC says.
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Rabid fox attacks Bath man in fourth such incident this year
The Washington Street resident kicked the animal away, but ‘like the zombie movies, it just came back to life and just charged at me again.’