Highly microplastic-polluted US coastal waters linked to serious health risks, study finds
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Oregon DEQ talks about wildfire smoke’s effects, and how to minimize your risk
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) works with the Oregon Health Authority along with other local agencies to review fire behavior…
Continue ReadingMarijuana use dramatically increases risk of dying from heart attacks and stroke, large study finds
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Using marijuana doubles the risk of dying from heart disease, according to a new analysis of pooled medical data…
Continue ReadingFormer CDC advisers say they are ‘deeply concerned’ RFK Jr.’s actions will critically weaken US vaccine program
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Seventeen vaccine experts who were dismissed from a federal advisory panel last week say they are worried that…
Continue ReadingA father’s poor mental health may harm his children’s development, study finds
By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — Mothers bear much of the burden for a child’s healthy development, from pregnancy through their teen years.…
Continue ReadingHow to be a dad to sons today, according to experts
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — Ideals of manhood for many people have changed. In previous generations, being a man meant you provided for…
Continue ReadingA father’s poor mental health may harm his children’s development, study finds
CNN By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — Mothers bear much of the burden for a child’s healthy development, from pregnancy through their teen…
Continue ReadingGen X, millennials are about three times more likely than their parents to be diagnosed with appendix cancer, study finds
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — The pain was so sharp that Chris Williams took himself to the hospital. It was a Tuesday evening in September…
Continue ReadingRFK Jr.’s new vaccine advisers include ER doctor who posted Islamophobic commentary online, expert witnesses against vaccines
By Meg Tirrell, Sarah Owermohle, Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Among the eight people who Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced would make up his new…
Continue ReadingFoodborne illnesses increase during the summer. A doctor explains how to keep safe
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Continue ReadingGetting in more steps may prevent the leading cause of disability in the US, study says
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Continue ReadingThese dads lost everything, and then they found each other
By Matt Villano, CNN (CNN) — The worst day of Brad Bailey’s life was March 5, 2020: the day his son, Rhoan, was stillborn at 39 weeks old.…
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Area’s second allergy season lingers into summer
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Summit Health allergist, Dr. Adam Williams, tells KTVZ News there are actually two allergy seasons in Central Oregon – one for…
Continue ReadingPFAS exposure before birth could put your teen at risk for high blood pressure, study finds
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Alzheimer’s Awareness Month: Local neurologist shares promising treatments
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — June is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, and each week we’re sharing stories and resources to support those impacted by memory…
Continue ReadingNew federal Covid-19 vaccine policies are already keeping some people from getting shots
By Asuka Koda, CNN (CNN) — After federal health officials made abrupt changes to US Covid-19 vaccine recommendations for pregnant women last…
Continue ReadingKennedy names new members of CDC vaccine advisory panel days after removing previous advisers
By Sarah Owermohle, Meg Tirrell, CNN (CNN) — Just two days after retiring the entirety of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s…
Continue ReadingHHS reinstates more than 450 CDC employees fired in April reorganization, including childhood lead poisoning team
By Meg Tirrell, Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — The US Department of Health and Human Services is reinstating more than 450 employees at the US…
Continue ReadingFeeling antsy in your legs at bedtime? This condition may be to blame
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — Sign up for CNN’s Sleep, But Better newsletter series. Our seven-part guide has helpful hints to achieve…
Continue Reading‘Come and help us’: Milwaukee parents fire back at Trump administration for denying federal aid amid lead crisis in schools
By Brenda Goodman, CNN Milwaukee (CNN) — The library at Starms Discovery Learning Center has cheerful peach and blue walls, and squat wooden…
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