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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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Melatonin is sending children to the ER; Portland doctor warns parents to be cautious

Portland-area doctors are warning parents to be careful with melatonin as rates of children visiting the ER after…

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Unparalleled access: Patients pay monthly fee for doctor who delivers unfettered care

When patients call Dr. Sarah Dawson, they’ll likely get her the first time they try. There’s no waiting…

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Deschutes County Commission learns of teen alcohol, cannabis use

Nearly a quarter of 11th graders surveyed in Deschutes County have used alcohol at least once in a…

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A gene long thought to just raise the risk for Alzheimer’s may cause some cases

WASHINGTON — For the first time, researchers have identified a genetic form of late-in-life Alzheimer’s disease — in…

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Mental health resources expand in rural Oregon

Oregon is working to increase access to resources for people struggling with their mental health. For decades, Oregon…

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High levels of ultra-processed foods linked with early death, brain issues

A large study suggests that there might be a striking reason to limit your intake of ultra-processed foods…

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COCC to host health careers expo May 17

Central Oregon Community College will host a health careers expo for high school students interested in the field…

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‘Expect Fentanyl’ campaign to make Oregonians more aware of drug’s dangers

For the third year, May 7 is National Fentanyl Awareness Day, a banal way to acknowledge a deadly…

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In Oregon, Medicaid is buying people air conditioners

Oregon has started providing air conditioners, air purifiers and power banks to help some of its Medicaid recipients…

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