Mortality surged for renters facing eviction during the pandemic, study finds
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — Housing instability carries deadly risks, and these vulnerabilities were exacerbated for many during the…
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The doctor behind the next big thing in cancer treatment
By Katie Hunt, CNN (CNN) — Finding a cure for cancer is a motivating force for many an aspiring doctor. Few get anywhere close to pursuing that…
Continue ReadingLose that belly by working out extra hard on weekends, study says
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Can’t squeeze in exercise during the work week? That’s OK, according to a new study, because exceeding…
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Waiting for Help: A family’s plea to Deschutes County’s Crisis Team after what they believe was too slow a response
A local family says it recently took Deschutes County’s Community Crisis Response Team nearly two hours to help their son in mental health crisis,…
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OSU study sheds light on links between cognitive, motor skills development in children with autism
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A recent study by Oregon State University researchers highlighted the ways motor skills and cognitive skills develop in…
Continue ReadingNot even Taylor Swift can escape the pressure to get married
By Taylor Nicioli, CNN (CNN) — Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce only began dating in the summer but already speculation among fans over whether…
Continue ReadingRespiratory virus season in the US may be past its peak, CDC says
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — Key measures of respiratory virus activity in the United States have been trending down for weeks, and the US…
Continue ReadingWomen might lower their risk for cardiovascular disease by twice the amount as men with exercise
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — The benefits of exercise are great for everyone – but may be even better for women, according to a new…
Continue ReadingFDA approves medication used to treat asthma for use in people with multiple food allergies
By Amanda Musa, CNN (CNN) — The US Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved a medication called Xolair to help lessen the severity of…
Continue ReadingHow to know if the olive oil you’re buying is actually good for you
By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — Olive oil has many health benefits, including lowering the risk for dementia, poor heart health, cognitive…
Continue ReadingGait speed is one of your vital signs, so make sure yours is OK
By Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN (CNN) — The exaggerated strut of a runway model is a far cry from how regular folks walk. Yet everyone moves…
Continue ReadingIs your ‘emotional support water bottle’ causing overhydration?
By Taylor Nicioli, CNN (CNN) — Whether it be the latest prized Stanley cup or that 10-year-old plastic spout bottle you don’t go anywhere…
Continue ReadingFDA approves new therapy for hard-to-treat metastatic melanoma
By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — On Friday, the US Food and Drug Administration approved a new, first-of-its-kind therapy that could help…
Continue Reading10 people infected in E. coli outbreak linked to raw milk cheese, CDC says
By Carma Hassan, CNN (CNN) — Ten people have been sickened by E. coli in a multistate outbreak linked to raw milk cheese, the US Centers for…
Continue ReadingGrandparents may have a significant impact on a mom’s mental health, study shows
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — When it comes to a mom’s mental health, grandparents are a big deal, according to a new study. “Mothers…
Continue ReadingSmoking drugs now linked to more overdose deaths than injecting drugs, report finds
CNN By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — The percentage of overdose deaths linked to smoking drugs rose sharply in recent years, overtaking…
Continue ReadingSmoking drugs now linked to more overdose deaths than injecting drugs, report finds
By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — The percentage of overdose deaths linked to smoking drugs rose sharply in recent years, overtaking injection as…
Continue ReadingHow a new surveillance method is identifying more cases of Lyme disease in the US
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — Diseases spread by ticks and other insects are becoming more common in the United States, but a new…
Continue ReadingMedication abortion via telehealth is just as safe and effective as with a clinic visit, study shows
By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — Research has long found that medication abortion is safe and effective, but a new study shows that to be true…
Continue ReadingDo digestive enzyme supplements really work? Experts weigh in
By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — When people eat foods they love, sometimes those treats don’t love them back, causing digestive discomfort…
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