Such foods encompass a broad category, including cookies, doughnuts, potato chips, hot dogs, white bread and frozen meals.
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MaineHealth helping test new Lyme vaccine
A researcher says earlier tests on vaccine show promise. If proven safe and effective, it could be ready for public rollout in 2 to 3 years.
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Survivors recount their struggles to overcome brain injuries after motorcycle crashes
Two survivors share their losses, triumphs and hopes after recovering from brain injuries caused by motorcycle crashes.
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Researchers launching tick study after record year for Lyme disease
Scientists want to learn how the weather and other wildlife influence deer tick populations and the health risks to humans. The state already has recorded 261 Lyme disease cases this year.
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New form of mpox found in Congo’s biggest outbreak
The disease may spread more easily spread among people but it seems to have a lower death rate, authorities said.
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St. Mary’s hospital to get nearly $4 million in congressionally directed spending
The money for St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center will go toward renovations to its addiction rehabilitation program that will help improve patient care and support staff.
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Access to dental care in Maine reaching a crisis point
There are not enough appointments available for people whether they have MaineCare insurance, private insurance or are self-pay patients, according to the Maine Dental Association.
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Arizona lawmakers vote to undo near-total abortion ban from 1864, with Gov. Hobbs expected to sign
Hobbs said in a statement that she looks forward to quickly signing the repeal into law.
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Florida’s 6-week abortion ban takes effect as doctors worry women will lose access to health care
The new ban has an exception for saving a woman’s life, as well as in cases involving rape and incest. But health care workers are still prevented from performing an abortion on a nonviable pregnancy that they know may become deadly.
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Mammograms should start at 40 to address rising breast cancer rates at younger ages, panel says
Breast cancer death rates have fallen as treatment continues to improve. But breast cancer is still the second-most common cause of cancer death for U.S. women.