The manufacturer says the cheese products may be contaminated with Listeria bacteria.
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Some officials now say monkeypox elimination unlikely in U.S.
The virus has mainly spread among gay and bisexual men, though health officials continue to stress that anyone can be infected.
Tickborne diseases are on the rise, Maine CDC warns
The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention said it has recorded nearly 2,000 cases of Lyme disease so far this year.
ALS drug wins FDA approval despite questionable data
U.S. health officials have approved a much-debated drug to treat the deadly illness known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.
Questions, tension face task force studying violence in health care settings
Friction surfaces between health care professionals and district attorneys’ offices.
Gov. Mills launches program to give grants up to $2,000 to family caregivers
The $5.1 million program is for family caregivers of patients with disabilities, such as Alzheimer’s and dementia, who are being cared for at home.
Millions of Americans will save on Medicare fees next year
The decrease helps to offset last year’s spike, which was driven in part by a new Alzheimer’s drug.
‘Steady stream of resignations’: Health care workers testify about workplace violence
The 13-member legislative task force was told the frequency and severity of abuse is likely the number one reason driving people to leave the profession.
Teen interest in long-lasting birth control soars after Roe
Experts say the U.S. Supreme Court’s June ruling overturning Roe v. Wade appears to be sending more teens to their doctors in search of birth control, including long-acting reversible forms.
Maine expands program for free at-home COVID-19 testing
Maine households can now order 1 free COVID-19 test kit per month.