Maine’s childhood vaccination rate goes from one of nation’s lowest to one of the highest

Only medical exemptions to school-required vaccinations are permitted under the law that eliminated religious and philosophical opt-outs 2 years ago.

Maine has nation’s highest rate of hepatitis C, 2nd-highest rate of hepatitis B

State health officials say the number of cases should serve as a reminder for people to get vaccinated.

Ticks reemerging in Maine after slow start to the season

Experts are urging caution after a record number of Lyme disease cases were reported in 2022.

Stress linked to 37% higher chance of cognitive issues after 45

Add mild cognitive impairment to the health problems brought on by chronic stress, a study finds.

Coalition to promote paid family leave this week at Maine State House

Family and medical leave allows workers to take paid time off for the birth of a child or to care for a sick or aging relative.

Drug- and alcohol-related deaths dragged down life expectancy in 2021, according to CDC reports

U.S. life expectancy at birth slipped for a second straight year in 2021, due in part to increases in drug- and alcohol-related deaths, according to two reports from the U.S. Center for Disease Control.

Food as Medicine: MaineHealth offering free program

Insulin price cap championed by Collins stripped from spending bill by fellow Republicans

Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King both have sought to cap the drug's price, which has shot up tenfold in the U.S. – but not other countries - in 20 years.

Wastewater testing, case counts indicate pandemic easing in Maine

Wastewater testing for COVID-19 presence in many of Maine's larger cities and towns is showing a drop-off in virus prevalence.

COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to decline in Maine

There were 566 new cases of COVID-19 reported on Thursday. Hospitalizations have decreased by 28 percent since May 17.