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Researchers find a single gene behind a disorder that causes intellectual disability

Scientists have found the genetic root of a disorder that causes intellectual disability, which they estimate affects as…

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Pertussis cases rise in Oregon, prompting vaccination recommendation

Oregon health officials are encouraging vaccination against pertussis, also known as whooping cough, after an increase in cases…

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Deschutes County commissioners revive resort’s bid for psilocybin center

Central Oregon destination resort Juniper Preserve has tried to tap into the latest in modern luxury travel amenities:…

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About 20 get sick from shellfish poisoning on Oregon Coast

After an outbreak of paralytic shellfish poisoning that has sickened about 20 people, the Oregon Health Authority is…

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Louisiana Legislature approves bill classifying abortion pills as controlled dangerous substances

BATON ROUGE, La. — Two abortion-inducing drugs could soon be reclassified as controlled and dangerous substances in Louisiana…

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Bird flu found in Michigan dairy worker, second U.S. case in 2 months

A Michigan dairy worker has been infected with a highly virulent bird flu, the second human case in…

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Daily marijuana use outpaces daily drinking in the U.S., a new study says

For the first time, the number of Americans who use marijuana just about every day has surpassed the…

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Deschutes County health to spend millions to prevent opioid overdose

Deschutes County has received more than $1 million over the past two years in money to help curb…

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More Oregon students missing vaccines, worrying health officials

Oregon health authorities worry that an infectious disease will sweep through schools at a time when almost 1…

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In grim milestone, U.S. overdose deaths top 100,000 for third straight year

Overdose deaths have surpassed 100,000 for the third straight year, according to federal data released Wednesday, a reminder…

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