Health

Science says a slushy is one of the best ways to cool down on a hot day

On a hot summer day, one of the most effective ways to cool your body is to drink…

Environment

In a first, officials find mosquito that can transmit deadly viruses

For the first time, Oregon health officials have found a type of mosquito in the state that can…

Health

COVID-19 on the rise in Central Oregon

Summer travel still may be upon Central Oregon, but so is COVID-19. Samples of wastewater taken from around…

Business

Deschutes County’s population growth strains health care

Over the past quarter of a century, the population in Deschutes County has doubled in size, but the…

Business

Shriners Children’s announces new clinic in Redmond

Shriners Children’s of Portland has opened a clinic in leased space at The Center Orthopedic & Neurosurgical Care…

Health

Where mosquito season is getting longer

As global temperatures rise due to climate change, mosquito season has lengthened across much of the contiguous United…

Coronavirus

FDA approves updated COVID-19 vaccines, shots should be available in days

WASHINGTON — U.S. regulators approved updated COVID-19 vaccines on Thursday, shots designed to more closely target recent virus…

Environment

Heppner’s Willow Creek Reservoir unsafe to use

HEPPNER — The Oregon Health Authority issued health Monday for Willow Creek Reservoir because of cyanobacteria bloom and…

Health

U.S. government report says fluoride at twice the recommended limit is linked to lower IQ in kids

NEW YORK — A U.S. government report expected to stir debate concluded that fluoride in drinking water at…

Environment

Advisory lifted for Lake Billy Chinook, Lake Simtustus

A health advisory for Lake Billy Chinook and Lake Simtustus, issued earlier this month, has been lifted. The…

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