Oregon’s efforts to improve the health care of its residents are being undermined by the social factors that affect health … Read more
Herbs, acupuncture and other so-called complementary treatments for cancer may not be completely innocuous. A … Read more
Q: Is honey from hives on New York City rooftops harmful because of pollution? A: … Read more
It seems these days that every third person I meet is either already on the … Read more
When my brother, Alan, died suddenly at age 43, I received the usual condolences, and … Read more
During a winter run last year, Renee Metivier slipped on black ice and snapped her … Read more
The Food and Drug Administration is developing new opioid prescribing guidelines that would tailor the … Read more
As a bird hunter in Oregon, Scott Linden often takes his hunting dog, Buddy, into … Read more
As August arrives, the summer commute into work becomes a sweaty endeavor marked by crowded … Read more
Nutrition scientists have long debated the best diet for optimal health. But now some experts … Read more
As an avid reader of obituaries, I’ve been struck by how many people these days … Read more
Fiat Chrysler’s announcement that its hard-charging CEO was being replaced following “unexpected complications” after a … Read more
Anyone traveling to a national park in the hope of enjoying some fresh air may … Read more
Q: What is the right dose of aspirin? A daily dose of baby aspirin is … Read more
Every day Dr. Kristin Stratton sees one or two elderly patients who say they are … Read more
There comes a point in many relationships where one has to say, “Honey, you know … Read more
If your diet consists of coffee, Top Ramen, pizza and anything free, you might be … Read more
Q: Does ‘moving in place’ while seated (for example, flexing or extending feet) count as … Read more
The incidence of heart failure has declined overall in both sexes in recent years and … Read more
For patients with high blood pressure who hope to ward off dementia, doctors have the … Read more
Nike recently launched a Gatorade-colored collection of Air Jordan sneakers in honor of the sports … Read more
A new study by Yale University researchers found people who drank diet soda after beating … Read more
Can working out help us drop pounds after all? A new study involving overweight men … Read more
Are you spending time with the right people for your health and happiness? While many … Read more
Drinking coffee is associated with lower mortality rates, and a new study suggests that caffeine … Read more
Jet lag is a tough problem. High-speed plane travel to a location out of sync … Read more
Q: What causes tinnitus, and is there anything that can be done to get rid … Read more
The Trump administration’s move to cut funding for people who help consumers buy individual health … Read more
Are there any health risks to using a communal bar of soap in, say, a … Read more
A probiotic supplement could be good for your bones, a Researchers studied 90 women, 75 … Read more
I wonder how we all survived — and even thrived — in our younger years … Read more
A mysterious pain in my right ankle woke me up one summer morning as insistently … Read more
The Portland VA Medical Center is one of 12 sites chosen to receive additional funding … Read more
In just over a month, Central Oregon has seen at least four confirmed cases and … Read more
CARRBORO, N.C. — The halls at UNC Horizons day care are quiet at 5 p.m. … Read more
