Wilsonville teen, mom want to treat cancer with CBD oil
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A Wilsonville teen and her mother have argued with the state that they should be able to treat the girl’s cancer…
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Gov. Brown orders 6-month ban on sale of flavored vaping products
(Update: Adding to AP story, OLCC plans for next steps) SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon’s governor ordered a temporary ban Friday on the sale…
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OSU study: Deafness-causing protein deficiency may make brain rewire itself
The brains of people with congenital deafness may be rewiring themselves in ways that affect how those people learn, suggesting a need to develop new…
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Bend conference addresses rural health care needs
The 36th annual Rural Health Conference kicked off Wednesday at the Riverhouse on the Deschutes in Bend. The two-day conference attracts health care…
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Corvallis man sues clinic over donated sperm used for 17 kids
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A Corvallis man who says his donated sperm was used to father at least 17 children in violation of an agreement that allowed…
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Crook County chooses new mental health service provider
BestCare Treatment Services will take over as the Crook County Community Mental Health provider, replacing Lutheran Community Services Northwest,…
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Kids’ healthy eating habits: Don’t ‘yuck’ someone’s ‘yum’
To combat rising obesity rates among children, experts say healthy eating habits are key. One program aiming to put kids on track for healthier food…
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8 vaping lung illness cases reported in Oregon
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — State health officials say three additional cases of severe lung illnesses linked to vaping have been reported, bringing…
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Oregon could consider banning vape sales for 6 months
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — State health officials have told Gov. Kate Brown that banning vape sales for half a year could help stem the vaping-related…
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Vaping controversy hits home on the High Desert
The issues surrounding whether the government should increase regulations on vaping products amid a growing number of illnesses and deaths continue…
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Washington joins other states in flavored vaping ban
(Update: Adding quotes, details) SEATTLE (AP) — Washington is joining several other states in banning the sale of flavored vaping products amid…
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Deer hunting season arrives with health warning
(Update: Comment from ODFW biologist, hunter) As deer hunters prepare for this weekend’s opening of rifle season, there’s a new health…
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Helt to introduce bill to ban flavored e-cigarettes
Rep. Cheri Helt, R-Bend, said Thursday she will introduce legislation during the February legislative session to ban retail and online sales of all…
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Oregon reports second death, warns: Stop vaping immediately
The Oregon Health Authority issued a public health warning late Thursday urging people to immediately stop using all vaping products after confirming…
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OHA survey: Percentage of insured Oregonians remains high
A large majority (94%) of Oregonians have health insurance, according to a new report released Thursday by the Oregon Health Authority. The findings…
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Walden urges investigation of counterfeit vaping cartridges
Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore., called Thursday for an investigation of counterfeit THC cartridges and the vaping and cannabis black markets during an…
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Marijuana vaping product sales sink amid lung disease scare
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Vaping products, one of the fastest-growing segments of the legal marijuana industry, have taken a hit from consumers as…
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Lung Assn. helps Oregon schools fight vaping ‘epidemic’
Oregon is facing a youth e-cigarette epidemic, as last year alone, there was a 78 percent increase in high school kids vaping according to the…
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St. Charles, other Oregon hospitals defend lawsuit, accuse state of denying patients mental health care
St. Charles Health System and three other large Oregon hospital systems — Legacy Health, Providence Health & Services and PeaceHealth — are…
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Oregon reports at least 6 monkeypox cases, says info, testing, vaccine and treatment are key in response
Oregon Health Authority officials said Thursday they are emphasizing information-sharing, testing, vaccination and treatment as part of the…
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