APHA’s Get Ready campaign says Set Your Clocks: Check Your Stocks with the time change on Nov. 6

Think back to the last emergency you experienced: It might have been one of this year’s many earthquakes, or a storm, hurricane or wildfire....

HPV Vaccine Questions and Answers

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Does High Circulating Insulin Drive Body Fat Accumulation? Answers from Genetically Modified Mice

The house mouse Mus musculus is an incredible research tool in the biomedical sciences, due to its ease of care and its ability to be genet...

American Diabetes Month

The President has proclaimed November to be National Diabetes Month . You have the power to prevent and control diabetes. If you already ha...

The Brain Controls Insulin Action

Insulin regulates blood glucose primarily by two mechanisms: Suppressing glucose production by the liver Enhancing glucose uptake by other ...

Trick or treat: Remember to wash your hands

Trick-or-treating is a tradition for millions of Americans, but ghosts and goblins aren’t the only things you should prepare for. Have you e...

Have a safe and healthy weekend

Forecasts are calling for snow in various parts of the state this weekend. Make sure you know how to stay safe and healthy in winter weather...

NEW GUIDELINES FOR REIRRADIATION OF HEAD AND NECK CANCER

When head and neck cancer recurs and surgery is not an option, reirradiation provides the only potentially curative option. However, because...

Influenza Update 10/27/11

Maine CDC reminds everyone to take everyday preventive measures against influenza: •           Wash your hands •           Cover your cough ...