Kotek signs executive order to preserve health care access amid Medicaid cuts
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek signed an executive order on Tuesday directing state agencies to take immediate action to preserve affordable healthcare access in the state.
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Oregon State University study links brain cancer risk to radon exposure
A recent study led by Oregon State University found that exposure to radon can increase brain cancer risk.
The Rise of the Nature Sauna
Imzadi is one of a growing number of outdoor, nature-focused saunas popping up around Oregon and Washington. These outposts bring together the region’s wilderness with…
OHSU study finds late-night eating could impact liver health
A recent study led by Oregon Health and Science University found that late-night snacking could be bad for liver health.
Oregon health officials find reduction in tobacco use, challenges with vaping
A recent report from the Oregon Health Authority found that Oregon is meeting its goals to reduce tobacco use however, the state is seeing challenges with vaping.
Breast cancer death rates remain higher among Black women as Portland advocates push for change
Local organizations are highlighting racial disparities in survival rates, access to treatment and participation in clinical research.
Multnomah County delays ambulance plan vote amid East County response time concerns
Multnomah County commissioners postponed a vote on a new ambulance service plan until Oct. 29 after East County leaders raised concerns about longer response times.
Daily Dose: Medicare-for-All support hits record high, weight-loss drugs show signs of slowing aging and dogs offer new clues to Alzheimer's
Two-thirds of Americans now favor a single government health plan, while new research ties GLP-1 drugs to slower aging and dog dementia to Alzheimer's.
Small business sentiment fades in NFIB survey, but one store owner 'cautiously optimistic'
NFIB says small business optimism slipped below its long-term average in September as owners cited uncertainty, labor shortages and inflation.
New prostate cancer scan identified 91% of cases in study, potentially avoiding biopsies
In a study of 194 patients, a specialized scan detected 70 of 77 prostate cancer cases and predicted future tumors in 23 of 24 patients who developed cancer.
How a conspiracy theory about James Talarico raced through the right-wing internet
Republicans thought they had political gold after James Talarico disappeared from the campaign trail, citing the flu. They may have miscalculated.
What are lung nodules? Doctor weighs in on Pope Leo's upcoming surgery
Doctors find about 1.5 million lung nodules a year. Here's what to know about the surgery Pope Leo is having this week.