Find yourself forgetting more lately? Maybe what you need is a little exercise. Research shows that going for a brisk walk may help improve memory. Read More
Your healthy action inspires those around you. Think about the people who inspire you. Most likely, those people are taking action, pushing their limits, and fighting through their fears - they go for it! Read More
That hearing has not yet been scheduled but must be held within 10 calendar days of Justice Donald Marden’s issuing the order. Read More
Mingle Analytics Inc. of South Paris, a consulting and software company that helps medical providers figure out how much Medicare will reimburse them, said Wednesday it has merged with SilverVue Inc. of Sandy, Utah, which makes health care management software. Read More
Despite the slowdown, the nation is still in the midst of the deadliest drug overdose epidemic in its history. Read More
We know that stigmatizing people who live with substance use disorder creates barriers to recovery. We know that it has a degrading and shaming impact not only people who are in active addiction, but upon their loved ones as well. What we seem to be missing is the… Read More
Maine has directed most of the first wave of federal emergency money to target the opioid crisis on treatment. Read More
Got carbon monoxide monitors in your house? Fresh batteries? Winter's on its way and that means the heat will be on. Make sure you're not putting yourself at risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. Read More
More than 300 patients, including Rob Leighton of Westbrook, are participating in a new initiative that links them with clinical trials and other options, but it's too early to say whether the effort has saved lives. “Hopefully the [tumors] continue to shrink and eventually go away,” Leighton said. “They’re really not sure what’s going to happen." Read More
Maine health care experts say under-vaccinated communities are a prime suspect behind the spike. Read More
For a while, the cause of my aching thumb was a mystery. Fortunately, I figured it out and also, how to make it feel better. Read More
The students are being treated for the illness, and the university is taking steps to help prevent the spread of the virus, which causes inflammation of the tissues that cover the brain and spinal cord. Read More
As the push to legalize marijuana gains momentum, so is evidence that more permissive policies on the drug are putting motorists at risk. Read More
Who needs a special occasion to indulge in a little chocolate? If YOU do, you're in luck because it's National Chocolate Cupcake Day and I've got some delish recipes. Read More
"It brings our staff together, it will provide efficiencies, and it will actually reduce our operating costs by being on one campus,” President Charlie Therrien said. Read More
Federal health officials are worried about an increase in a mysterious and rare condition that mostly affects children and can paralyze arms and legs, with 127 confirmed or suspected cases reported as of Tuesday. Read More
The research focused on low-income adults ages 19-64 in states that did not expand Medicaid under the Obama-era Affordable Care Act, compared to their peers in states that did. Read More
An internal investigation by Harvard Medical School has determined that 31 scientific publications from the laboratory of a high-profile cardiologist contain fraudulent data. Read More
Research shows that too much stress may affect memory. What happens and what can you do to reduce stress? Find out in this Catching Health blog post. Read More
Be confident, be aware, be strong, be prepared. Then go for the vision, wind, and limbs. Self-defense lessons from a police officer that could save your life. Read More
