Wildfires 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…
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Wildfires 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…
Continue ReadingFDA issues draft guidance to improve accuracy of pulse oximeters for people with darker skin tones
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — Years of research have showed that pulse oximeters yield less accurate readings for people with darker skin…
Continue ReadingFDA disappoints child advocates with its new limit on lead in baby food
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — For the first time in history, the US Food and Drug Administration has established guidance for levels of lead…
Continue ReadingDrinking sugary drinks may increase your risk of death. Here are alternative options
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — Sugary drinks may leave a sour taste given their possible impact on mortality, according to a new study.…
Continue ReadingChildren exposed to higher fluoride levels have lower IQs, a government study finds
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — A rigorous nine-year research review looking at the relationship between fluoride and intelligence in children…
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