Health Archives

First U.S. case of bird flu in pig found on Crook County farm where backyard birds were affected, euthanized

October 30, 2024 1:24 pm KTVZ News Partners

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The National Veterinary Services Laboratories has confirmed Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in one of five pigs living…

H5N1 bird flu was identified in a pig at a backyard farm in Oregon.

H5N1 bird flu identified in pig for first time in United States

October 30, 2024 11:42 am CNN Newsource

By Jamie Gumbrecht and Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — H5N1 bird flu has been identified in a pig in the United States for the first time, the US…

Weekend warriors have the same risk of mild dementia as more frequent exercisers, study suggests

October 30, 2024 9:48 am CNN Newsource

By Lianne Kolirin, CNN (CNN) — People who only exercise on weekends have a similar risk of developing mild dementia to those who work out more…

Many women start experiencing menopausal symptoms during perimenopause. They include irregular periods

Are you in perimenopause? Here’s what to look for, according to a doctor

October 30, 2024 9:14 am CNN Newsource

By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — Half of the world’s population will undergo menopause if they live to middle age, but symptoms start occurring…

Emergency department visits for self-harm have spiked since the pandemic. Experts explain the psychology behind the behavior and how to overcome it.

Why some people intentionally cut, burn or bruise themselves

October 30, 2024 4:59 am CNN Newsource

By Kristen Rogers and Matt Villano, CNN (CNN) — Megan walked the halls of her suburban Houston junior high in shame. It was the first time she…

Former President Donald Trump has said Robert F. Kennedy Jr. would have a health role in his administration.

What alarms health experts most about RFK Jr. is what he’s leaving out of his health policy proposals

October 30, 2024 4:59 am CNN Newsource

By Meg Tirrell, CNN (CNN) — “I’m going to let him go wild on health,” former President Donald Trump promised Sunday at his rally at…

You may not need to throw out those ‘expired’ Covid-19 home tests

October 30, 2024 3:30 am CNN Newsource

By Sam Tupper, CNN (CNN) — Four free home Covid-19 antigen tests are available to order at COVIDTests.gov, part of the seventh round of the…

Hurricane Helene damaged Baxter's North Cove site in North Carolina in September

Some ER patients are half as likely to receive IV fluids since disruptions from Hurricane Helene

October 29, 2024 5:07 am CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — Patients visiting emergency departments for dehydration or nausea are half as likely to receive IV fluids now…

There are databases to help determine which products are lower in endocrine-disrupting chemicals

Endocrine-disrupting chemicals are everywhere and could have many health impacts, researchers say

October 29, 2024 4:00 am CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — A class of chemicals –– likely in products all over many homes in the United States –– could be…

A resident of eastern Iowa who had recently traveled to West Africa died after catching Lassa fever

Iowa resident dies of rare Lassa fever, officials say

October 28, 2024 4:48 pm CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — A resident of eastern Iowa who had recently traveled to West Africa died after catching Lassa fever, state…

Consuming added sugar has become woven into almost every meal for many Americans. One way to control the sugar intake is to make desserts yourself

5 tips to wean yourself off added sugar

October 28, 2024 6:30 am CNN Newsource

By Andrea Kane, CNN Editor’s note: The podcast Chasing Life With Dr. Sanjay Gupta explores the medical science behind some of life’s mysteries…

Updated guidelines may help reduce the risk of a first-time stroke, according to the American Stroke Association

October 28, 2024 4:00 am CNN Newsource

By Sam Tupper, CNN (CNN) — More than 600,000 people in the US will have their first stroke this year. The American Stroke Association wants to…

Bend breast cancer survivor Julie Verke’s message to others: Listen to your body, don’t ignore the warning signs

October 27, 2024 9:26 pm Tracee Tuesday

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Breast cancer survivor Julie Verke is a teacher at Westside Village Magnet School. Julie says her move to Bend 32 years…

McDonald’s to resume selling Quarter Pounders in all restaurants after beef patties in Colorado test negative for E. coli

October 27, 2024 5:05 pm CNN Newsource

By Michelle Watson and Nadia Kounang, CNN (CNN) — McDonald’s will resume selling Quarter Pounders in all restaurants this week after…

University of Oregon researchers unravel how a breast cancer gene affects fertility

October 26, 2024 1:28 pm KTVZ News Partners

University of Oregon biologists have uncovered a mechanism by which a well-known breast cancer gene also influences…

The mysteries — and sometimes miracles — of the fertility fight

October 26, 2024 5:00 am CNN Newsource

Essay by Jessica Schneider, CNN (CNN) — It was the night before we would find out if our fifth – and likely final – try at an embryo…

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza confirmed in Crook County farm’s backyard flock of 70 birds, humanely euthanized

October 25, 2024 5:37 pm KTVZ News Partners

On Friday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal Plant Health Inspection Service confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza…

Numerous studies have documented high rates of suicide and suicidal thoughts in transgender children and teenagers

Researcher’s fears of ‘weaponized’ data reignite focus on puberty-blocking drugs for transgender youth

October 25, 2024 3:15 pm CNN Newsource

By Brenda Goodman and Meg Tirrell, CNN (CNN) — The benefits of puberty-blocking drugs for transgender children are drawing fresh attention…

Federal agencies are investigating an E. coli outbreak that has been linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders.

E. coli cases linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders rises to 75, federal agencies say

October 25, 2024 8:29 am CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — The E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders has led to 75 illness across 13 states,…

Walking pneumonia is joining whooping cough and RSV on the list of lung infections making children sick this fall.

Cases of walking pneumonia are surging in kids this year, CDC reports

October 25, 2024 3:25 am CNN Newsource

By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Children who have coughs that go on for weeks may have a type of walking pneumonia that’s been surging in the…