The parasitic infection is spread by a type of fly known as “face flies,” that feed on tears lubricating the eyeball, scientists said.
Health
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.
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.
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.
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.
Widespread flu reported in 7 states, including in New England
This year’s strain tends to cause more deaths and hospitalizations.
EPA phaseout of chemical in nonstick coatings proving effective
Fewer American babies have been born underweight in recent years, according to the findings in a new study.
FDA warns of addiction, deaths linked to herbal supplement
Users have opposed efforts to regulate kratom, saying it could be a safer alternative to opioid pain pills that have caused an epidemic of abuse.
Half of U.S. adults have high blood pressure, under new guidelines
The new definition of high blood pressure is now a reading of 130 over 80, below what it used to be.
It turns out there’s a reason you want cake with your coffee
Caffeine blocks the receptors in our brains for a chemical that helps us taste sweets, so then we crave them.