For Gail Becker, a former marketing executive who has two sons with celiac disease, finding gluten-free pizza that her kids … Read more
As kids cannonball into summer pools and swim in local rivers, parents keep a watchful … Read more
Q: Shouldn’t doctors take into account body size when prescribing drugs? As a small female, … Read more
At some point during treatment for cancer, between 17 percent and 75 percent of patients … Read more
The school year is over, and public health officials have issued a report card for … Read more
Q: Is juicing as healthy as some proclaim, or are nutrients lost in the process? … Read more
Outside of hospitals, men are much more likely to get CPR than women, a new … Read more
Suppose you wanted to do a study of diet and nutrition, with thousands of participants … Read more
Meditation and aerobic exercise are two very different wellness practices. But a recent study found … Read more
The next time you head to the drugstore to buy sunscreen, don’t forget to pick … Read more
MBANDAKA, Congo — Irene Mboyo Mola spent 11 days caring for her husband as he … Read more
Q: Cinnamon may be safe in foods, but is it safe in e-cigarettes? A common … Read more
Trendy restaurants that amp up the music generate mixed feelings in diners, attracting some and … Read more
Deschutes County Health Department officials confirmed a local woman died Wednesday from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, … Read more
SAN FRANCISCO — In the three months before she was even born, Elianna Constantino received … Read more
Oregon seniors should receive new Medicare cards in the mail this month as part of … Read more
Few people interested in fitness are unfamiliar with the concept of high-intensity interval training, or … Read more
In the 1966 science fiction classic “Fantastic Voyage,” a submarine crew is miniaturized so it … Read more
A glass of red wine a day keeps the doctor away, right? Not so fast. … Read more
Bedtime reading with a tablet or smartphone can interfere with a good night’s sleep, some … Read more
Q: Are there studies concerning the number of people who cannot tolerate statins? Yes. Studies … Read more
Give it a few more years and urgent care clinics might just outnumber brewpubs in … Read more
Medicare recipients filled fewer prescriptions for pricey brand-name drugs — but spent more on such … Read more
Subtle changes in driving habits, computer use and medication routines could provide early clues to … Read more
Deschutes County health officials have found a way to retain reproductive health services in Bend … Read more
The year is not yet half over and already there have been seven documented multistate … Read more
“Dad, hold still.” As we entered the hospital room that morning, our patient’s daughter was … Read more
If you sprain an ankle or break a wrist this summer and cannot use one … Read more
Many health care providers consider transfat to be the worst type of fat you can … Read more
My sister just finished 18 weeks of chemotherapy for ovarian cancer, a slog that started … Read more
Exposure to air pollution in the womb is associated with an increased risk for high … Read more
Q: Is it possible to remove plaques in your aorta or reduce their size through … Read more
In 2016, Oregon became the first state to allow pharmacists to prescribe birth control to … Read more
A Portland-based crisis counseling and referral line is recruiting Central Oregon teens to provide peer-to-peer … Read more
Like many children, Andrew Hightower, 13, likes pizza, sandwiches and dessert. But Andrew has Type … Read more
