Young children are increasingly victims of opioid epidemic, study finds
By Jen Christensen, CNN The number of young children in the US who have died from opioid overdoses has increased significantly, according to a new…
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Biden administration declares fentanyl laced with xylazine ‘an emerging threat’ in the US
CNN By Jacqueline Howard, CNN The White House has declared that the powerful synthetic opioid fentanyl combined with xylazine — an animal…
Continue ReadingLower respiratory tract infection in early childhood linked with higher risk of dying from respiratory disease as an adult, study finds
By Janelle Chavez, CNN Adults who had a lower respiratory tract infection such as bronchitis or pneumonia before the age of 2 may be at higher risk…
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Tranq has become a bigger part of Philly’s street fentanyl supply. The wounds left behind are killing people
By Elle Reeve, Samantha Guff and Deborah Brunswick, CNN What drug users and people who work with them in Philadelphia talk about is the smell. The…
Continue ReadingMedical tourism to Mexico is on the rise, but it can come with risks
CNN By Jacqueline Howard and Janelle Chavez, CNN One of the four Americans who were kidnapped in Mexico last week was traveling for medical tourism,…
Continue ReadingMedical tourism to Mexico is on the rise, but it can come with risks
By Jacqueline Howard and Janelle Chavez, CNN One of the four Americans who were kidnapped in Mexico last week was traveling for medical tourism, a…
Continue ReadingGo ahead and sigh. It’s good for you
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Sighs — those long, exhales of breath often accompanied with a bit of a whimper — have long been seen as a sigh of…
Continue ReadingStress may lead to lower cognitive function, study finds
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN People with elevated stress levels are more likely to experience a decline in cognitive function, a new study found,…
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Bend’s Inovia brings awareness to DVT, considered a silent killer
This month doctors are increasing efforts to educate the community about a silent killer. DVT stands for deep vein thrombosis…
Continue ReadingElite athletes with genetic heart disease can safely return to play with diagnosis and treatment, early study suggests
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN In a new study, most elite athletes with a diagnosed genetic heart disease did not experience serious or fatal symptoms of…
Continue Reading‘Keto-like’ diet may be associated with a higher risk of heart disease, according to new research
By Carma Hassan and Sandee LaMotte, CNN A low-carb, high-fat “keto-like” diet may be linked to higher levels of “bad”…
Continue ReadingShe flatlined three times, lost both legs and had a failing heart. Yet she told doctors she’s ‘the luckiest person on this planet’
CNN By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Her smile is bright, cheery, sometimes goofy and always contagious. But pictures can’t completely capture her…
Continue ReadingShe flatlined three times, lost both legs and had a failing heart. Yet she told doctors she’s ‘the luckiest person on this planet’
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Her smile is bright, cheery, sometimes goofy and always contagious. But pictures can’t completely capture her upbeat,…
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Bend lingerie store hosts first fashion show to benefit Sarah’s Project
Pretty Moments Lingerie in Bend held its first fashion show Saturday evening to support Sarah’s Project, which helps with breast cancer education,…
Continue ReadingBempedoic acid improved heart health in patients who can’t tolerate statins, study finds
CNN By Jen Christensen, CNN Bempedoic acid may be an alternative for people who need to lower their cholesterol but can’t or won’t take…
Continue ReadingBempedoic acid improved heart health in patients who can’t tolerate statins, study finds
By Jen Christensen, CNN Bempedoic acid may be an alternative for people who need to lower their cholesterol but can’t or won’t take…
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Oregon lifting mask requirement for health care settings April 3; state outlines why as C.O. health care providers react
Workers, patients and visitors in health care settings will no longer be required to wear masks starting Monday, April 3, the Oregon Health Authority…
Continue ReadingA hunger crisis sparked by Covid rages on three years into the pandemic. Here’s how you can give or get help
CNN By Lauren Lee, CNN With the third anniversary of the Covid-19 outbreak, the secondary pandemic of hunger still looms for many Americans.…
Continue ReadingA hunger crisis sparked by Covid rages on three years into the pandemic. Here’s how you can give or get help
By Lauren Lee, CNN With the third anniversary of the Covid-19 outbreak, the secondary pandemic of hunger still looms for many Americans. According to…
Continue ReadingCareful hygiene with powdered formula and breast pump equipment can help prevent dangerous bacteria infection, CDC report warns
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Cronobacter sakazakii, the bacteria that contaminated a major infant formula manufacturing plant and led to a nationwide…
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