Coffee or tea? Turns out one drink really is healthier overall

Health care

Published
October 4, 2022

Coffee or tea? Turns out one drink really is healthier overall

Scientists have found that regularly drinking coffee or tea can provide a variety of health benefits. Here's what the research shows.
Published
October 4, 2022

Medical associations ask DOJ to investigate threats to children’s hospitals

Their demands come amid a spate of threats against doctors and institutions that provide medical care for transgender kids, sometimes including hormones or surgery for older teens.
Published
October 3, 2022

COVID-19 booster shot rollout accelerates in Maine

Supplies are sufficient, and demand is brisk, experts say.
Published
September 29, 2022

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.
Published
September 28, 2022

Questions, tension face task force studying violence in health care settings

Friction surfaces between health care professionals and district attorneys offices.
Published
September 28, 2022

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.
Published
September 27, 2022

‘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.
Published
September 26, 2022

Maine expands program for free at-home COVID-19 testing

Maine households can now order 1 free COVID-19 test kit per month.
Published
September 24, 2022

Why some places haven’t given up their mask mandates

The few cafes, stores and venues in Portland that still require masks say it's to protect their staff and put concerned customers at ease.
Published
September 23, 2022

Maine to walk away from multimillion dollar Juul settlement

Maine was set to receive about $11 million as part of a nearly $440 million settlement between the e-cigarette manufacturer and 33 states and territories.