Making cancer a rare disease
The subclassification of cancer is challenging research and treatment efforts
Joy Bachman was running out of options. Ten years after a melanoma was removed from her neck, her cancer had … Read more
How to make sustainable lifestyle changes
Editor’s note: This story was originally published March 8 in Pulse Magazine. Just days into … Read more
Health inspections offer snapshot of conditions in restaurants, food trucks and carts
Restaurants and mobile food units, such as food trucks and carts, are inspected at least … Read more
Find your h-app-y place with these mood apps
These apps offer pathways to bliss — if you can remember your password
Bliss be damned. Right off, the calmness app and I were embroiled in a digital … Read more
When it comes to exercise, less is more
Would you know the answer if you were asked, “How long do you need to … Read more
New pill bottle caps do more than keep kids out
High-tech caps will remind you to take your meds
For many patients, a cap on the pill bottle represents just another hurdle to taking … Read more
Heart-healthy diet plan: minimally processed plant foods, lean meat and seafood
I recently met with a patient, a middle-aged woman hoping to improve her heart health … Read more
Parents of children with developmental disabilities aim high
Kim Gunderson-Moore stood outside the nursery window watching the two doctors examining her newborn … Read more
OHSU is home to one of the most advanced microscopes on the planet
Portland has long been a draw for hipsters, foodies and craft beer enthusiasts. Now it … Read more
Lab scientists are often the unsung heroes of patient diagnoses
Deep in the bowels of St. Charles Bend a group of health care providers toils … Read more
Music can help long-distance runners find the zone
Runners, like other athletes, often listen to music to get into the zone. Feel a … Read more
Avoiding the No. 1 mistake in helping grieving children
The classroom was escalating quickly. With one, swift kick, the desk that perfectly fit a … Read more
Medication lockboxes can save a loved one
The call came from a harried resident physician rotating in the pediatric intensive care unit … Read more
Let these apps count your steps
Taking steps is easy. Counting them, well, it depends on which app you decide to … Read more
An urban-rural divide over gun suicide
When it comes to suicide, the most significant difference between urban and rural counties may … Read more
Stats: Early deliveries up in 2017
Giving birth a week or two early can lead to complications
Doctors once thought there was little difference if babies were delivered at 37 or 38 … Read more
A new app-roach to tennis
Players, coaches and spectators can all benefit from these apps
As all tennis players know — there’s always some aspect of the game you’re trying … Read more
Food synergy: Pairing foods for the most healthful benefit
Eat THIS + THAT
Avocados + Tomatoes The fats in avocados bring out the lycopene in tomatoes. Lycopene is … Read more
A classic childhood fantasy for all ages
Diane Schmidt says most kids seem drawn to the idea of riding horses — and … Read more
EcoWellness: Time outdoors is good for mental health and wellness
Nature abounds in Central Oregon. Mountains to the west, desert to the east, there’s no … Read more
Childhood trauma can lead to long-lasting health problems
Resilience may be the answer to recovering from youth stresses
Elizabeth Fitzgerald still refers to the area where she grew up in the early … Read more
Downhill mountain bike trails increasing in Central Oregon
Downhill freestyle trails are flourishing to accommodate a growing desire to live on the edge
Mountain biking in Central Oregon and across the nation has progressed over the last several … Read more
Urinary tract infections often misdiagnosed
Sexually transmitted diseases routinely missed
Every day in the emergency room at St. Charles Bend, someone is diagnosed with a … Read more
All runners can benefit from an app
Four running apps reviewed
Runners aren’t demanding creatures, though a few things are important, arch support and dry socks … Read more
OSU marketing professor working on anti-tanning messaging
Despite warnings, young people still sunbathe
Is your physician burned out?
Stress of practice takes its toll on doctors and patients
Mike Henderson had always wanted to be a doctor. He wanted to help people. Drawn … Read more
Virtual dissection table offers real lessons in anatomy
Simulated anatomy tools spark debate over need for cadavers
When Oregon State University converted its Cascades campus in Bend to a four-year university, the … Read more
What’s app on the ski hill
For many Central Oregon athletes, winter is synonymous with plenty of skiing and snowboarding. And … Read more
Learn to ice skate at any age
Julia Kelleher knows what you’re thinking: Figure skating is for kids. If you made it … Read more
Prevent dementia by focusing on heart health
Seven ways to keep your brain functioning well later in life
The graying of America has spurred widespread interest in ways to prevent dementia, Alzheimer’s disease … Read more
Heavy smoke sent more asthma sufferers to St. Charles ER last summer
The summer of 2017 in Central Oregon will always be remembered for the heavy smoke … Read more
At home genetic tests of limited use
Consumers often misinterpret, overvalue their results
The advent of at-home genetic testing offers people a tantalizing power: the ability to look … Read more
Planning for an aging population
Letting people live and thrive in their own communities, advocates say, is crucial: ‘If you have an elderly neighbor, do something nice for them’
Stephen Smith started smoking in the ninth grade of Catholic school, when buying cigarettes required … Read more
Many leave emergency room before being seen
More patients are visiting St. Charles Bend’s emergency room. Some of them are leaving before being seen.Who’s not getting care — and why?
When patients check into the emergency department but leave without being seen — often after … Read more
Medications can affect your oral health
Learn to avoid drug-caused cavities or gum disease
Many prescription and over-the-counter drugs can have a negative impact on your oral health. However, … Read more
