Substance use disorder crisis center to be created in Kennebec County

The proposed facility would be the first in Maine to serve as both an overnight center for people in withdrawal management programs and a walk-in clinic, according to Gov. Janet Mills.

The death rate for American infants takes its biggest jump in 2 decades

The CDC notes larger increases for 2 of the leading causes of infant deaths – maternal complications and bacterial meningitis.

Walk, cook with UMaine Cooperative Extension

Bella Russo of University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Franklin County will be hosting a weekly activity where participants can meet twice a week to learn how to eat better and live healthier.

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