Forget crunches: The smarter way to strengthen your core
By Dana Santas, CNN (CNN) — If you’re like most people, when you hear the word core, you probably think of six-pack abs. But your core is so…
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California child is presumed positive for bird flu
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — A child in San Francisco who had red eyes and a fever had a probable case of H5N1 bird flu, according to the…
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Portland-area Providence strike begins: Nearly 5,000 health care workers, including doctors and nurses, hit picket lines
A long-anticipated health care workers strike began early Friday morning across 14 Providence facilities after Providence Health and the Oregon…
Continue ReadingWalking just 5 minutes a day makes a difference
By Julianna Bragg, CNN (CNN) — With the start of the new year, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by unrealistic goals and fitness trends. But you…
Continue ReadingWildfires are a threat to mental health that can linger even years later
By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — Dr. Jyoti Mishra personally knows how much stress can come with a wildfire. The associate director of the UC…
Continue ReadingWildfires are a threat to mental health that can linger even years later
KCAL, KCBS, SPECTRUM-NEWS-LOS-ANGELES, CNN By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — Dr. Jyoti Mishra personally knows how much stress can come with a…
Continue ReadingSniffling, sneezing, coughing: What infectious disease do you have?
By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — Welcome to winter virus season. Cases of acute respiratory illness, Covid-19 and seasonal flu are increasing in…
Continue Reading5 things to know for Jan. 10: Los Angeles wildfires, Trump sentencing, TikTok ban, Immigration, Climate
CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Several iconic and beloved landmarks in Los Angeles have fallen victim to wildfires this week. Luckily,…
Continue ReadingLead and cadmium found in muscle-building protein powders, report says
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Over-the-counter protein powders may contain disturbing levels of lead and cadmium, with the highest amounts…
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Oregon extends Medicaid coverage and enhanced benefits to more young adults
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Young adults with special health care needs may now qualify for no-cost health coverage and additional benefits through the…
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Avoiding a ‘pharmacy desert’: St. Charles to open community pharmacy in Madras at former Hometown Drug site
St. Charles Health System announced Wednesday plans to open a pilot community pharmacy in Madras late this spring, helping to fill a critical health…
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‘Don’t wait’: La Pine man shares health warning after losing leg to flesh-eating bacteria infection
Scott Chain has been at St. Charles Bend for over a week after losing his leg to a flesh-eating…
Continue ReadingIs bird flu the next pandemic? What to know after the first H5N1 death in the US
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — With reports of the first human death from bird flu in the US, some Americans are feeling an uncomfortable…
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Task force tackles Oregon’s hospital ‘boarding’ problem
Oregonians who are ready to leave the hospital but still require care do not have enough places to go, affecting providers and patients at all…
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Bend wildlife hospital Think Wild offers guidance about avian influenza as illness ramps up across Oregon, US
Bird flu is on the rise in Oregon and across the U.S, and Bend wildlife hospital Think Wild offered guidance Tuesday on how to safely navigate…
Continue ReadingLimit coffee-drinking to this time window to lower early death risk, study suggests
By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — Drinking coffee has repeatedly been linked with better heart health and prolonged life. But the benefits of…
Continue ReadingRising HMPV cases in China are ‘what we would expect to see’ in winter, health officials say
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — As China experiences a rise in respiratory infections this winter, one little-known virus has gotten a lot of…
Continue ReadingSending a monthly postcard can help you practice gratitude
By Julianna Bragg, CNN (CNN) — If you asked me what makes my heart sing, I’d immediately say words of affirmation. Few things bring me…
Continue ReadingTo heal America’s ills, outgoing surgeon general offers ‘parting prescription’: stronger community
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — As US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy nears the end of his second term as the nation’s doctor, a final…
Continue ReadingAmerica’s first bird flu death reported in Louisiana
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — The first person to have a severe case of H5N1 bird flu in the United States has died, according to the…
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