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COVID infections spreading in Oregon, Washington and California

Another COVID outbreak is sweeping parts of the country, with infections increasing on the West Coast. The summer…

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OHSU-led research fuels hope for a universal flu vaccine

Oregon Health & Science researchers say they have a promising new approach to developing a universal influenza vaccine…

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Study finds wildfire smoke exposure increases dementia risk

It’s well known that wildfire smoke can hurt the lungs and heart. But now, a California study of…

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Providence patients’ lawsuit claims negligence over potential exposure to hepatitis B and C, HIV

Four people who were potentially exposed to hepatitis B and C and HIV during surgeries at a Portland-area…

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How to protect your skin from sun damage and cancer

Your skin does a lot for you. The body’s largest organ has three main layers — epidermis, dermis…

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Column: Age 11 or 44, what’s the deal with skincare?

My friend gave me wrinkle cream for my 44th birthday. My daughter got blemish serum for her 11th.…

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Should I put on sunscreen, then foundation?

You don’t need to use more than one sunscreen as long as you choose one that is broad-spectrum…

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Working outdoors means taking extra skincare precautions

As summer heat intensifies with relentless high temperatures, and the river gets increasingly crowded, it’s important for Central…

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Veterans lobbied for psychedelic therapy, but it may not be enough to save MDMA drug application

Military veterans have spent years lobbying for the use of psychedelic drugs to treat PTSD, but a sharply…

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Oregon tops country in share of people retaining Medicaid, study finds

Oregon, known nationally for its innovative approach to Medicaid, has kept more people than any other state on…

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