5 tips to wean yourself off added sugar
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…
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Updated guidelines may help reduce the risk of a first-time stroke, according to the American Stroke Association
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…
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Bend breast cancer survivor Julie Verke’s message to others: Listen to your body, don’t ignore the warning signs
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Breast cancer survivor Julie Verke is a teacher at Westside Village Magnet School. Julie says her move to Bend 32 years…
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McDonald’s to resume selling Quarter Pounders in all restaurants after beef patties in Colorado test negative for E. coli
By Michelle Watson and Nadia Kounang, CNN (CNN) — McDonald’s will resume selling Quarter Pounders in all restaurants this week after…
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University of Oregon researchers unravel how a breast cancer gene affects fertility
University of Oregon biologists have uncovered a mechanism by which a well-known breast cancer gene also influences…
Continue ReadingThe mysteries — and sometimes miracles — of the fertility fight
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…
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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza confirmed in Crook County farm’s backyard flock of 70 birds, humanely euthanized
On Friday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal Plant Health Inspection Service confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza…
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Researcher’s fears of ‘weaponized’ data reignite focus on puberty-blocking drugs for transgender youth
By Brenda Goodman and Meg Tirrell, CNN (CNN) — The benefits of puberty-blocking drugs for transgender children are drawing fresh attention…
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E. coli cases linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders rises to 75, federal agencies say
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — The E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders has led to 75 illness across 13 states,…
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Cases of walking pneumonia are surging in kids this year, CDC reports
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…
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‘I’m their sherpa’: Bend diabetes specialist offers new insulin tech for patients, raises awareness amid rising rates
A Bend diabetologist, Dr. Eden Miller, has Type 1 diabetes herself, making her patients experience with new high-tech treatment more relatable. She…
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More straight couples are calling each other partner. Here’s why
By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, CNN (CNN) — Within a year of dating, 31-year-old Siara Rouzer crossed a major relationship milestone. The guy she was…
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Blood tests confirm a second person in Missouri caught bird flu without exposure to infected animals, but questions remain
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Blood tests of several people who were in contact with a patient in Missouri who caught H5N1 bird flu without…
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Amid McDonald’s-linked E. coli outbreak, here are symptoms to watch for and ways to stay safe
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — An outbreak of infections linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders has a lot of people across the United…
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EPA finalizes stricter rules targeting ‘scourge’ of lead paint dust in homes, child-care facilities
By Katherine Dillinger, CNN (CNN) — Any level of lead paint dust in is considered hazardous, according to new requirements for identifying and…
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What we know about the McDonald’s E. coli outbreak investigation
CNN By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — An E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders has led to at least 49 illnesses across 10…
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How long can you stand like a flamingo? The answer may reflect your age, new study says
By Taylor Nicioli, CNN (CNN) — It’s a stance flamingos and other feathered species usually take, but seeing how long you can balance on one…
Continue Reading What we know about the McDonald’s E. coli outbreak investigation
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — An E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders has led to at least 49 illnesses across 10…
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If you’re biting your nails over the election, use these expert tips to reduce stress
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — In an election year like few others, the race for the White House is down to a thinly stretched wire — not…
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This common gesture could be a sign of a concussion, researchers say
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — A quick shake of the head after a hard hit could signal that a person has a concussion, a new study suggests,…
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