Jamestown Canyon Virus, Another Maine Horror Story?

Now we've got something that combines the puritanical Jamestown with pioneer Daniel Boone's canyons. Maybe our ancestors really are spinning over in their graves?

Spice: Voluntary Zombie Apocalypse?

What if we got to opt in to become zombies of our own free will?

Zika is An STD, Passed By Mosquitoes.

Asking your partner if they've had Zika isn't enough, because the CDC confirmed today that Zika can be passed by symptomless partners.

Will My Child Outgrow Her Corn Allergy?

a parent may find the culprit. But then the work is just beginning. For years (decades?) later the parents have to monitor all food for contamination.

How Bad Is Lyme Disease? A 320% Increase since 1993.

This is an epidemic, spreading from year to year, and I haven't heard any discussion of how to disrupt its spread or broaden treatment.

How Do You Choose Your Massage Therapist? Melissa Boynton and Natural Dawnings.

Remember, this is like giving out my favorite fishing spot. If you go see her treat her with respect, and don’t hog all the appointments.

Do I Treat Lyme Disease? A Short Lyme Politics Primer.

treatment becomes an issue because ILADS tends to think that antibiotics may be necessary for the rest of your life...According to the CDC, a short course of Doxycycline will do the trick

How Do You Get Arsenic Out Of Children?

Chances are pretty good that unless the arsenic is relatively high your doctor won't want your child on chelation.

How Can I Save Money On My Health Care Deductible In Maine?

You might suspect that the price of a knee MRI would be roughly the same throughout the state, like gas. But you'd be wrong.

Wasting Gas, Snow, and Winter Workouts: Where’s Your Bicycle Pump?

If you can pull off the snow and the dozens of pump reps it takes to get your car up to full tire pressure, you win the Super Mainer award!