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December 14, 2019
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    Birthrates in the US are falling. Abortions have also hit an all-time low.

    Rates of births and abortions in the U.S. again declined in the most recent years for which data is available as women experience fewer pregnancies, according to analyses released Wednesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Read More
        CATCHING HEALTH

        An artist’s take on the frightening unfamiliar world of cancer treatments

        Ten years ago, Sally Loughridge, who is a well-known Maine artist, had 33 days of radiation therapy for breast cancer. To get through it, she did what she knows best. After each treatment, she painted. Read More

            Maine teens who want to quit vaping may run into unexpected challenges

            How to quit is a puzzle with which pediatricians, substance use counselors and others who work with teens are also wrestling. Read More

                Maine plans to expand syringe exchange program

                The move comes amid a surge in hepatitis C cases in the state. Read More
                    RECOVERY ROCKS

                    How do I grow spiritually?

                    I hate prefacing myself, but when I talk about spirituality, I anticipate objection and so I lead with, “I’m not religious in any way.” Organized religion is usually off-putting to survivors and people in recovery of every kind. Working as a trauma therapist, I get asked a… Read More

                        Doctors who helped develop heart drug now balk at $225,000-a-year price

                        Pfizer called the price of the drug appropriate, and said it set the cost based on what it anticipates will be a small number of patients getting it. Read More

                            In apparent shift, Trump warns about dangers of banning flavored e-cigarettes

                            Trump indicated support for legislation to raise the federal minimum age for buying tobacco products to 21 from 18, which is pending in Congress. Read More
                                CATCHING HEALTH

                                Andy’s insomnia stretch

                                I think everyone has insomnia from time to time. Strength coach Andy Wight takes a break from exercising to show us a move designed to help you relax and hopefully, get a good night's sleep. Read More

                                    US officials: Don’t eat romaine grown in Salinas, California

                                    U.S. health officials on Friday told people to avoid romaine lettuce grown in Salinas, California, because of another food poisoning outbreak. Read More

                                        Cary Medical Center could appeal $1.2 million damages award

                                        Cary Medical Center is “analyzing options for post-trial motions and appeal” after a jury awarded $1.2 million in damages on Nov. 7 to a patient who sued the hospital for medical negligence, according to the hospital’s lawyer Ernest Babcock of Portland. Read More
                                            CATCHING HEALTH

                                            DCIS — five year checkup

                                            Since I found out I had DCIS five years ago, I have talked with many women who also have DCIS. It's considered stage 0 breast cancer, but that doesn't mean there are zero risks. This is my story. Read More
                                                CATCHING HEALTH

                                                For the love of Brussels sprouts

                                                Guess what vegetable is almost always found on lists of "most-hated vegetables?" Brussels sprouts! (Turnips also tend to make the list.) They used to be one of my least favorite vegetables. Not anymore. How you cook them is the key and I've got a recipe for you. Read More

                                                    Waterville hospital staffer allegedly touched patient without consent during unneeded ultrasound

                                                    A federal agency has found that a Waterville hospital failed to protect a patient from abuse after an incident last spring in which an employee asked the patient to come in for an unnecessary ultrasound exam, then allegedly touched her in a sexual manner. Read More

                                                        Maine pharmacists say prescription drug shortage threatens patient safety

                                                        Dozens of medications are in limited supply, including some used to treat cancer and life-threatening emergencies. Read More

                                                            Cleaning staff could access patient records at Blue Hill hospital, inspection finds

                                                            Northern Light Blue Hill Hospital failed to safeguard some medical records and properly sanitize dishes, and its fire suppression system didn’t have access to enough water, a recent inspection revealed. Read More
                                                                CATCHING HEALTH

                                                                Conversations About Aging: Vikki Choate, 62

                                                                Vikki Choate told me that when she hit 50, something magical happened — things that used to bother her didn’t anymore. In this episode of Conversations About Aging, we talked about her view on life and how she is preparing for the future. Hint: it doesn't include retirement. Read More

                                                                    Former Oregon health care executive will lead EMMC

                                                                    Rand O’Leary will assume his new role at the Bangor hospital on Dec. 9. Read More

                                                                        Lewiston hospital group to invest $38M in cancer center

                                                                        The new Central Maine Cancer Institute is expected to be completed and start seeing patients within two years. Read More

                                                                            Big study casts doubt on need for many heart procedures

                                                                            To doctors' surprise, study participants who had a procedure were more likely to suffer a heart problem or die over the next year than those treated with medicines alone. Read More
                                                                                CATCHING HEALTH

                                                                                Scammed

                                                                                When Bob got scammed, he felt terrible. Instead of keeping it to himself, he decided to warn other people by sharing his experience. Read More
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                                                                                    11 vehicles involved in I-95 crash near Pittsfield

                                                                                    Police ruled out a school threat. Hundreds of County kids were kept home anyway.

                                                                                    4 Mainers caught in FBI drug sweep Down East that netted 27 arrests have pleaded guilty

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                                                                                    A hunter killed this man’s daughter. Now he’s working to make the woods safer.

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