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Our View: We finally know what LePage was hiding
When someone works so hard to keep something from you, there’s usually a good reason. That’s the lesson of Paul LePage’s long-awaited travel receipts. First requested by the Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram in March 2017 after then Gov. LePage made a series of trips to Washington, D.C., i
Our View: We finally know what LePage was hiding
When someone works so hard to keep something from you, there’s usually a good reason. That’s the lesson of Paul LePage’s long-awaited travel receipts. First requested by the Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram in March 2017 after then Gov. LePage made a series of trips to Washington, D.C., i

This Man's Weird Rash Turned Out to Be a Fungal Infection You Can Get From Gardening
Mold can be pretty gross—and potentially hazardous to your health—whether it’s growing on a stale piece of food or lurking on the walls of a damp room. Now picture that same type of mold growing on your skin, or even inside your body. This week’s New England Journal of Medicine has a creepy story (c
This Man's Weird Rash Turned Out to Be a Fungal Infection You Can Get From Gardening
Mold can be pretty gross—and potentially hazardous to your health—whether it’s growing on a stale piece of food or lurking on the walls of a damp room. Now picture that same type of mold growing on your skin, or even inside your body. This week’s New England Journal of Medicine has a creepy story (c

LePage says he wasn’t aware of high rate paid at Trump hotel
Former Republican Maine Gov. Paul LePage says he was not aware of his administration spending more than $1,100 a night during a stay at a Trump hotel. [LePage likely to be subpoenaed in lawsuit seeking records from Trump Organization]
LePage says he wasn’t aware of high rate paid at Trump hotel
Former Republican Maine Gov. Paul LePage says he was not aware of his administration spending more than $1,100 a night during a stay at a Trump hotel. [LePage likely to be subpoenaed in lawsuit seeking records from Trump Organization]

Poison control calls for kratom increased from one a month to two a day, study says
(CNN)The number of phone calls to US poison control centers about kratom exposures increased from 13 in 2011 to 682 in 2017, often for serious unanticipated effects of the supplement, according to a study published Thursday in the journal Clinical Toxicology.
Poison control calls for kratom increased from one a month to two a day, study says
(CNN)The number of phone calls to US poison control centers about kratom exposures increased from 13 in 2011 to 682 in 2017, often for serious unanticipated effects of the supplement, according to a study published Thursday in the journal Clinical Toxicology.

6 Physical Symptoms of Anxiety That May Be Affecting Your Daily Life
Anxiety disorders affect many people, and the symptoms can be more complex than you might think. The link between physical and mental health can be profound, and physical symptoms of anxiety can run along a spectrum of distressing to debilitating. If you live with anxiety, then you might find that y
6 Physical Symptoms of Anxiety That May Be Affecting Your Daily Life
Anxiety disorders affect many people, and the symptoms can be more complex than you might think. The link between physical and mental health can be profound, and physical symptoms of anxiety can run along a spectrum of distressing to debilitating. If you live with anxiety, then you might find that y

5 Things to Know: Monday | National Emergency pushback, LePage tax $$ at Trump hotel, Maine Veterans receive new companions and more…
1. FLAKES EXPECTED TO FALL MONDAY AND LATER THIS WEEK. 2. FORMER GOV. LEPAGE FOUND TO HAVE SPENT TAXPAYER DOLLARS AT A TRUMP HOTEL DURING HIS TENURE. The Portland Press Herald has obtained documents that show former Governor Paul LePage and his staff spent at least $22,000 in public money at a hotel
5 Things to Know: Monday | National Emergency pushback, LePage tax $$ at Trump hotel, Maine Veterans receive new companions and more…
1. FLAKES EXPECTED TO FALL MONDAY AND LATER THIS WEEK. 2. FORMER GOV. LEPAGE FOUND TO HAVE SPENT TAXPAYER DOLLARS AT A TRUMP HOTEL DURING HIS TENURE. The Portland Press Herald has obtained documents that show former Governor Paul LePage and his staff spent at least $22,000 in public money at a hotel

Study links sleep apnea, daytime drowsiness to heart disease
People who suffer from sleep apnea and are very tired during the day may be more likely to develop heart disease, a new study finds. Researchers classified people with sleep apnea into four groups based on their symptoms, including those with disturbed sleep, those minimally symptomatic, those moder
Study links sleep apnea, daytime drowsiness to heart disease
People who suffer from sleep apnea and are very tired during the day may be more likely to develop heart disease, a new study finds. Researchers classified people with sleep apnea into four groups based on their symptoms, including those with disturbed sleep, those minimally symptomatic, those moder

LePage Denies Knowing About $1,100-A-Night Stay At Trump Hotel
Former Maine Gov. Paul LePage says he didn't know the state paid as much as $1,100 a night when staying at the Trump International Hotel. The Maine Sunday Telegram reported the state spent at least $22,000 for stays at the hotel.
LePage Denies Knowing About $1,100-A-Night Stay At Trump Hotel
Former Maine Gov. Paul LePage says he didn't know the state paid as much as $1,100 a night when staying at the Trump International Hotel. The Maine Sunday Telegram reported the state spent at least $22,000 for stays at the hotel.

Mills Terminates Moratorium On New Wind Projects In Maine
Democratic Gov. Janet Mills has signed an executive order terminating both the Maine Wind Power Advisory Commission and a moratorium on new wind projects. The moratorium, put in place by former-Gov. Paul LePage, was in place for a little over one year. It survived a lawsuit challenging its constitut
Mills Terminates Moratorium On New Wind Projects In Maine
Democratic Gov. Janet Mills has signed an executive order terminating both the Maine Wind Power Advisory Commission and a moratorium on new wind projects. The moratorium, put in place by former-Gov. Paul LePage, was in place for a little over one year. It survived a lawsuit challenging its constitut

What to Know About the Chronic Skin Disorder Charo’s Husband Faced Before His Suicide
Charo shared the tragic news on Tuesday that her husband, Kjell Rasten, committed suicide after years of dealing with a “rare and horrible” skin condition and suffering from depression.
What to Know About the Chronic Skin Disorder Charo’s Husband Faced Before His Suicide
Charo shared the tragic news on Tuesday that her husband, Kjell Rasten, committed suicide after years of dealing with a “rare and horrible” skin condition and suffering from depression.

Our View: Take a lesson from ex-Gov. Paul LePage’s receipts
When someone works so hard to keep something from you, there’s usually a good reason. That’s the lesson of Paul Le-Page’s long-awaited travel receipts. First requested by the Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram in March 2017 after then-Gov. LePage made a series of trips to Washington, D.C.,
Our View: Take a lesson from ex-Gov. Paul LePage’s receipts
When someone works so hard to keep something from you, there’s usually a good reason. That’s the lesson of Paul Le-Page’s long-awaited travel receipts. First requested by the Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram in March 2017 after then-Gov. LePage made a series of trips to Washington, D.C.,

Mills lifts LePage ban on new wind power permits in Maine
In her third executive order, Gov. Janet Mills on Thursday ended a 2018 moratorium restricting the issuance of permits for wind turbine projects across the state. The moratorium on all commercial wind turbine licenses was implemented last January by former Gov. Paul LePage, who imposed it when he se
Mills lifts LePage ban on new wind power permits in Maine
In her third executive order, Gov. Janet Mills on Thursday ended a 2018 moratorium restricting the issuance of permits for wind turbine projects across the state. The moratorium on all commercial wind turbine licenses was implemented last January by former Gov. Paul LePage, who imposed it when he se

As pharmaceutical use continues to rise, side effects are becoming a costly health issue
The use of pharmaceuticals is on the rise and, globally, the expenses for drugs are projected to reach US$1.5 trillion by 2021. The ageing of populations is one of the drivers of this upward trend, but another important influence is our growing tendency to treat conditions and circumstances we didn'
As pharmaceutical use continues to rise, side effects are becoming a costly health issue
The use of pharmaceuticals is on the rise and, globally, the expenses for drugs are projected to reach US$1.5 trillion by 2021. The ageing of populations is one of the drivers of this upward trend, but another important influence is our growing tendency to treat conditions and circumstances we didn'

Antibody therapy training phagocytes to destroy tumors now tested on patients
Developed by researchers at the University of Turku in Finland, an immunotherapeutic antibody therapy re-educates macrophages to activate passivated cytotoxic T cells to kill cancer. The antibody therapy prevented the growth of tumours in several mouse models, and the development of the therapy has
Antibody therapy training phagocytes to destroy tumors now tested on patients
Developed by researchers at the University of Turku in Finland, an immunotherapeutic antibody therapy re-educates macrophages to activate passivated cytotoxic T cells to kill cancer. The antibody therapy prevented the growth of tumours in several mouse models, and the development of the therapy has

Number Of Push Ups One Can Do May Indicate Heart Health
Men who can do 40 pushups or more might have a lower risk of experiencing a cardiovascular problem, including heart attack, than those who can complete fewer than 10. In a new study, researchers found that, at least for men, the ability to do pushups in large quantities is a good predictor of heart
Number Of Push Ups One Can Do May Indicate Heart Health
Men who can do 40 pushups or more might have a lower risk of experiencing a cardiovascular problem, including heart attack, than those who can complete fewer than 10. In a new study, researchers found that, at least for men, the ability to do pushups in large quantities is a good predictor of heart

Penn health system faces lawsuit from employee allegedly fired during cancer treatment
Former Penn employee Kenya Harris alleges she was unlawfully terminated from her job after requesting an extension of her leave which she was on for breast cancer treatment. The lawsuit, filed on Feb. 11 against the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Pennsylvania Health
Penn health system faces lawsuit from employee allegedly fired during cancer treatment
Former Penn employee Kenya Harris alleges she was unlawfully terminated from her job after requesting an extension of her leave which she was on for breast cancer treatment. The lawsuit, filed on Feb. 11 against the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Pennsylvania Health

Objective:Health - The Skinny on Skin Health
How much do you really know about your skin? It may surprise you!. Skin is our interface with the outside world - it's the place where we're in constant physical contact with the environment that surrounds us. But we tend to take the health of the skin for granted. Skin problems are often regarded a
Objective:Health - The Skinny on Skin Health
How much do you really know about your skin? It may surprise you!. Skin is our interface with the outside world - it's the place where we're in constant physical contact with the environment that surrounds us. But we tend to take the health of the skin for granted. Skin problems are often regarded a

Dr. Keller’s dental health tips for during pregnancy and early childhood
Dr. Keller’s dental health tips for during pregnancy. ■If you are eating six small meals a day instead of three larger ones, increasing your brushing will decrease your risk of decay. If you can’t brush, rinse with an anti-cavity rinse, chew sugar-free gum with Xylitol or rinse with water.
Dr. Keller’s dental health tips for during pregnancy and early childhood
Dr. Keller’s dental health tips for during pregnancy. ■If you are eating six small meals a day instead of three larger ones, increasing your brushing will decrease your risk of decay. If you can’t brush, rinse with an anti-cavity rinse, chew sugar-free gum with Xylitol or rinse with water.

Drug prices based on success could speed up cancer patients' treatment
Paying for cancer drugs based on how well they work in practice could help patients get new treatments faster, according to a Cancer Research UK report published today. As well as providing value for money for the NHS, companies whose medicines represent genuine advances would also be rewarded.This
Drug prices based on success could speed up cancer patients' treatment
Paying for cancer drugs based on how well they work in practice could help patients get new treatments faster, according to a Cancer Research UK report published today. As well as providing value for money for the NHS, companies whose medicines represent genuine advances would also be rewarded.This

New care package can improve treatment of people with acute kidney injury, study finds
A large clinical trial involving people with acute kidney injury has found that a new package of interventions can significantly improve the diagnosis and treatment of patients, as well as improving their care experience.
New care package can improve treatment of people with acute kidney injury, study finds
A large clinical trial involving people with acute kidney injury has found that a new package of interventions can significantly improve the diagnosis and treatment of patients, as well as improving their care experience.

‘Lab Pod’ to serve as adaptable resource during global health crises
In the wake of the 2014 Ebola outbreak, the Smart Pod was developed by Baylor Global Health to serve as a deployable field hospital and provide an immediate response to wide-scale health crises.
‘Lab Pod’ to serve as adaptable resource during global health crises
In the wake of the 2014 Ebola outbreak, the Smart Pod was developed by Baylor Global Health to serve as a deployable field hospital and provide an immediate response to wide-scale health crises.

Frozen Pork Dumplings Quarantined After Swine Fever Scare
It’s a bad start for pork lovers in the Year of the Pig. Sanquan Food has quarantined its products suspected to be contaminated with swine fever “from all sales channels,” the major Shenzhen-listed frozen food manufacturer said in a statement Monday, and is cooperating with a government-led investig
Frozen Pork Dumplings Quarantined After Swine Fever Scare
It’s a bad start for pork lovers in the Year of the Pig. Sanquan Food has quarantined its products suspected to be contaminated with swine fever “from all sales channels,” the major Shenzhen-listed frozen food manufacturer said in a statement Monday, and is cooperating with a government-led investig

GFC-MSU measles scare
GREAT FALLS- Turning now to health news, Great Falls College MSU had quite the measles scare last week. This, after an individual told the university they may have measles. So a university email was sent out late Friday afternoon warning the entire GFC-MSU community about someone potentially having
GFC-MSU measles scare
GREAT FALLS- Turning now to health news, Great Falls College MSU had quite the measles scare last week. This, after an individual told the university they may have measles. So a university email was sent out late Friday afternoon warning the entire GFC-MSU community about someone potentially having

Researchers develop new compound that offers superior therapeutic approach to treat multiple sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease that affects more than 2.3 million people worldwide. This debilitating condition periodically shutters communication between the brain and other parts of the body, resulting in symptoms that range from numbness and tingling in the arms and legs to blindnes
Researchers develop new compound that offers superior therapeutic approach to treat multiple sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease that affects more than 2.3 million people worldwide. This debilitating condition periodically shutters communication between the brain and other parts of the body, resulting in symptoms that range from numbness and tingling in the arms and legs to blindnes

Tools to help seriously ill patients near death make decisions about their care aren't commonly used in routine practice
Many seriously ill people in the United States—and around the world—are not dying as they would like. Yet, a new study by researchers from The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice found that although there are dozens of tools available to help people make difficult decisions n
Tools to help seriously ill patients near death make decisions about their care aren't commonly used in routine practice
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A Facial That Went Horribly Wrong Left This Woman With Raw Skin for Weeks
This article originally appeared on Health. For more stories like it, visit health.com. Having worked as a beauty editor for 13 years, it's safe to say Heather Muir has had plenty facials. She's currently the beauty director for both Health and Real Simple, so testing out new treatments is part of t
A Facial That Went Horribly Wrong Left This Woman With Raw Skin for Weeks
This article originally appeared on Health. For more stories like it, visit health.com. Having worked as a beauty editor for 13 years, it's safe to say Heather Muir has had plenty facials. She's currently the beauty director for both Health and Real Simple, so testing out new treatments is part of t

Dr. Phil and His Wife Sued by Former Talk Show Guest Who Wants Residuals From Her Appearances
A woman who was once deemed one of Dr. Phil‘s best guests is suing the talk show host and his wife claiming she should have been paid for all the times they used her on the show.
Dr. Phil and His Wife Sued by Former Talk Show Guest Who Wants Residuals From Her Appearances
A woman who was once deemed one of Dr. Phil‘s best guests is suing the talk show host and his wife claiming she should have been paid for all the times they used her on the show.
