Depression has long been linked to certain cognitive problems, and depression late in life even may be a risk factor for the development of Alzheimer’s.
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Measles making comeback on widening anti-vaccine movement
‘Vaccine hesitancy,’ despite evidence refuting a 1998 claim that linked the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine to autism, is slowing attempts to stop children from dying from preventable diseases.
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Advocates urge lawmakers to ban vaping products from Maine public schools
The measure follows a budget proposal by Gov. Janet Mills to spend $10 million in tobacco settlement money to reduce youth smoking rates, as well as vaping.
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Authorities shut down two Tennessee pharmacies’ opioid sales
Two people died and numerous others were hospitalized for overdoses shortly after obtaining drugs from the pharmacies.
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Patients slow to warm up to telemedicine, prefer in-person visits
Still, 80 percent of mid-size and large U.S. companies offered the virtual service last year.
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$4.6 million senior living center proposed in Madison
The Madison Board of Selectmen has approved a tax deal for Woodlands Senior Living; the proposal will now head to residents at a special town meeting.
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Philip Morris attempts to burnish ailing image
But the tobacco giant still has a strong foil in the World Health Organization.
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Massachusetts medical device maker’s earnings up 17%
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.