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There are currently two cases of a polio-like illness confirmed in Massachusetts by their Department of Public Heath.

For years people have said, "If there's a warning it's because people have done it"

The Lewiston-Auburn area had 596 reported cases of sexually transmitted diseases per 100,000 people. That ranks the area as the highest percentage of STDs among Maine's metro areas. This is according to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report for 2013.

Have you ever come out of a pool with red eyes? According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention it’s not because of chlorine.

Sara Robinson is an epidemiologist for the state of Maine and she joined us on the Moose Morning Show to talk about Lyme Disease and ticks.

A heads up if you live in the Fairfield area, the Maine CDC has just put out a rabies alert because three raccoon tested positive for the virus.

The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating a case of 'hepatitis A' virus infection. It's been traced to a community event in Durham Saturday, September 28.

Guns and cars have long been among the leading causes of non-medical deaths in the United States.  By 2015, firearm deaths will probably exceed traffic fatalities for the first time. While motor-vehicle deaths dropped 22% from 2005 to 2010, gun fatalities are rising again after a low point in 2000.

The flu season has hit Maine early this year. Normally the increase in flu cases comes after the holidays with all of its travel and gatherings. Now the flu is to blame for the death of 6 year old girl from Benton.

Flu season in the U.S. is off to its earliest start in nearly a decade. Health officials said suspected flu cases have jumped in five Southern states, and the primary strain circulating tends to make people sicker than other types. But there is some good news!