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Health news • Apr 06

Oregon Health Authority identifies two measles exposure sites in Keizer

OHA identified the two new sites as Solar Nails and Pho Keizer, both on River Road North in Keizer. The exposure at Solar Nails happened between noon and...

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Health news • Apr 06

CDC pauses dozens of infectious disease tests

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story CDC pauses dozens of infectious disease tests The Centers for Disease...

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Health news • Apr 06

RSV remains at high levels in northeast Wisconsin

Data from Wisconsin DHS shows while RSV is at moderate levels statewide, it remains high in northeast Wisconsin, even as influenza and COVID-19 cases...

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Health news • Apr 06

'Cicada' COVID variant confirmed in 25 states, including Texas | Here's what doctors want you to know

TEMPLE, Texas — A new COVID-19 variant is spreading across the United States — and health experts say it can evade the immunity built up from vaccines and...

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Health news • Apr 06

New Mexico health officials say state prepared to handle disease testing amid CDC ‘pause’

New Mexico health officials said a recent diognostic testing 'pause' by federal officials will not disrupt the state's day-to-day operations.

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Health news • Apr 06

The ChatGPT Symptom Spiral

After George Mallon had his blood drawn at a routine physical, he learned that something may be gravely wrong. The preliminary results showed he might have...

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Health news • Apr 06

Two new measles exposure sites identified in Keizer

Two news measles exposure locations have been identified in Keizer.

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Health news • Apr 06

A nanoparticle therapy to treat lung cancer and associated muscle wasting at the same time

Researchers at Oregon State University have developed a technique for simultaneously treating lung cancer and a serious muscle-wasting condition that often...

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Health news • Apr 06

OPM calls on federal insurance carriers to promote ‘well care,’ cut costs

A new OPM call letter outlined what FEHB and PSHB carriers should take into account as they work to finalize their offerings for the upcoming plan year.

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Health news • Apr 06

Measles exposures recorded at Keizer nail salon, restaurant: OHA

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A nail salon and a Vietnamese restaurant in Keizer are the latest measles exposure sites in the state, according to the Oregon...

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Health news • Apr 06

Health officials warn of new 'cicada' COVID variant detected in Virginia and across the US

NORFOLK, Va. — Health officials are warning the public about a newly detected COVID-19 strain that has been identified in multiple states nationwide,...

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Health news • Apr 06

Federal Agency Unveils Three Potential Osteoarthritis Treatments

With funding from ARPA-H, three teams of researchers have regrown bone and cartilage, even entire knees, in animal studies. Human trials are not far off.

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Health news • Apr 06

First-in-class molecules dial down inflammation without compromising immunity

Scripps Research scientists have developed a new class of drug compounds that reduce harmful inflammation while leaving the body's ability to fight...

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Health news • Apr 06

Parasitic tapeworm—a risk to domestic dogs and humans—found in Washington coyotes

New evidence suggests that a disease-causing tapeworm that has been spreading across the United States and Canada has arrived in the Pacific Northwest.

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Health news • Apr 06

What should you know about the COVID cicada variant?

A new variant of COVID-19, dubbed Cicada, is less susceptible to vaccination and appears to discriminate based on age, scientists say.

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Health news • Apr 06

Three early warning signs of dementia that have nothing to do with memory

Memory loss is usually the first thing people think of when it comes to dementia. But in the early stages of dementia, many signs are more subtle,...

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Health news • Apr 06

Hikikomori: Can psychological resilience prevent extreme social withdrawal?

Extreme social withdrawal is a growing problem for young adults worldwide. New research indicates that psychological resilience acts as a protective shield,...

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Health news • Apr 06

Short Workout May Rewire Brain for Better Memory

New research from the University of Iowa suggests that a short workout can rewire the brain and improve memory. While previous studies have shown a link...

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Health news • Apr 06

Building Strength in This 1 Area of the Body Can Reduce Dementia Risk, Research Shows

Dementia risk has been linked to illnesses and traits, including your strength in this body part. Learn when to focus on it and how to keep it strong.

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Health news • Apr 06

Metformin drug taken by millions has ‘striking’ unexpected health benefit, study suggests

Thought to be on prescription for over 120 million people globally, metformin is a common medication for Brits. It's reported that almost three million NHS...

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