Common contaminants linked to accelerated weight gain in children
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Children exposed to higher levels of pesticides, fungicides and synthetic chemicals while in the womb are more…
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US adults living alone may face higher risk of cancer death, study suggests
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — Adults living by themselves may have a higher risk of dying from cancer compared with those who live with…
Continue ReadingEating red meat linked to higher risk of type 2 diabetes, study finds
By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — A large new study by Harvard researchers suggests having just two servings of red meat per week increases risk…
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After ‘loophole’ closed, Deschutes County commissioners vote 3-0 to fully cover abortion services for county workers
Deschutes County commissioners voted 3-0 Wednesday to approve changes to the county’s Employee Benefits Plan for 2024, which changed course from last…
Continue ReadingPfizer more than doubles price of lifesaving Covid-19 medication Paxlovid as US transitions out of pandemic phase
By Meg Tirrell, CNN (CNN) — The price of the lifesaving Covid-19 antiviral medication Paxlovid will more than double as the United States…
Continue ReadingWith virus season looming and awareness campaign funding slashed, experts see a scattered Covid-19 vaccine rollout ahead
By Brenda Goodman and Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — As of Thursday, only about 3% of the US population — about 10 million Americans — have…
Continue ReadingEuropean regulators warn of fake Ozempic pens found at wholesalers in EU, UK amid shortage
By Meg Tirrell, CNN (CNN) — Fake versions of the popular diabetes medicine Ozempic have been found at wholesalers in the European Union and…
Continue ReadingThis diet with exercise reduces dangerous belly fat and more, study says
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Older people who followed a lower-calorie Mediterranean diet and minimally exercised up to six days a week…
Continue ReadingHow do you know if you are still contagious after an illness? A doctor explains
By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — It’s fall in the Northern Hemisphere, and the weather is getting cooler. Many people have cold-like symptoms,…
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‘Coffee for a Cure’ gives back Friday at The Human Bean in Madras; sheriff, fire official to compete in fundraiser
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Human Bean of Madras is inviting customers to “drink pink” on Friday, October 20th for the company’s annual Coffee…
Continue ReadingHigher rates of lung cancer in women are a mystery for researchers
By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — More young and middle-aged women are being diagnosed with lung cancer at a higher rate than men, and scientists…
Continue ReadingStroke presents differently in women than men. Here are 7 symptoms to look for
By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, CNN (CNN) — People often say “time is money,” but talk to any neurologist and they’ll tell you time is brain.…
Continue ReadingScientists finally know why people get more colds and flu in winter
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — There’s a chill is in the air, and you all know what that means — it’s time for cold and flu season, when…
Continue ReadingPrice of lifesaving Covid-19 antiviral Paxlovid expected to rise next year, raising concerns about access
By Meg Tirrell, CNN (CNN) — The price of the lifesaving Covid-19 medication Paxlovid is likely to rise next year for most patients as the…
Continue ReadingFDA takes ‘momentous’ step toward banning menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars
By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — The US Food and Drug Administration has taken a “momentous” step toward banning menthol in cigarettes and…
Continue ReadingA lump isn’t the only sign of breast cancer. Here are 5 other clues
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — Do you know what to look for to detect breast cancer early? If your list begins and ends with a lump, you are…
Continue ReadingYou can advocate for yourself in labor, and a nurse shares how
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — Most people anticipate the day of their child’s birth to be one of the happiest of their lives, but the…
Continue ReadingHow to stop using alcohol as a confidence crutch
By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — Sobriety from alcohol can be good for your health and your wallet — and that phase of life when you realize…
Continue ReadingHow to protect your mental health while keeping tabs on the Israel-Hamas war
CNN By Andrea Kane, CNN (CNN) — As the situation in Israel and Gaza continues to unfold, many people far from the conflict are nonetheless…
Continue ReadingHow to protect your mental health while keeping tabs on the Israel-Hamas war
By Andrea Kane, CNN (CNN) — As the situation in Israel and Gaza continues to unfold, many people far from the conflict are nonetheless exposed…
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