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Health news • Apr 03

Measles confirmed at Safeway in Portland, health officials say

People who visited the Safeway at 2800 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd. within the last week may have been exposed to the measles, the Oregon Health Authority said.

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Health news • Apr 03

Blood-Sucking Parasites Could Revolutionize Treatment for Autoimmune Diseases

A tick protein that inhibits multiple immune signals could lead to better treatments for autoimmune diseases and inflammation.

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Health news • Apr 03

UKHSA Alerts on Rising Shigella Cases and Drug Resistance

Sexually transmitted Shigella cases rose in England in 2025, with UKHSA warning gay and bi men are among those most affected and resistance is rising.

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Health news • Apr 03

Navigating Cholesterol: What You Need to Know for a Healthy Heart

With so much information available, it can be difficult to understand what cholesterol is – and why it's important.

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Health news • Apr 03

New Measles Alerts Go Out in Portland Area

The risk of severe disease from measles for people who are up to date on their vaccines is very low,” Oregon Health Authority says.

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Health news • Apr 03

LA County sees all-time high of flea-borne typhus cases, health officials say

Los Angeles County is experiencing a record number of flea-borne typhus cases, county health officials said Thursday.

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Health news • Apr 03

‘Protein-maxxing’ is skyrocketing … but are its health benefits

The influx of high-protein diets is reaping fewer benefits than advertised, experts say.

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Health news • Apr 03

Spring allergies surge as pollen levels rise across the region

Spring allergy season is here, with high pollen levels causing sneezing and itchy eyes.

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Health news • Apr 03

Are Current Cholesterol Guidelines Too Conservative?

Patient Care Online offers clinical news and resources for primary care clinicians, focusing on disease states, guidelines, and trends to improve care.

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Health news • Apr 03

Southeast Portland grocer identified as another measles exposure site

A Southeast Portland grocery store is the latest location in the metro area to be exposed to measles. On Thursday afternoon, the Oregon Health Authority and...

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Health news • Apr 03

Safeway in SE Portland identified as measles exposure site

A Safeway in Southeast Portland has been identified as a measles exposure site, according to the Oregon Health Authority on Thursday.

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Health news • Apr 02

Transcranial magnetic stimulation can target a deep brain region without surgery or medication

Neuroscientists at University of Iowa Health Care have demonstrated for the first time that noninvasive brain stimulation can alter the activity of a...

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Health news • Apr 02

Pollen Problems: Alabama doctor sharing advice to deal with seasonal allergies

Seasonal allergies are affecting people across Central Alabama — and experts say knowing when to seek medical help could make all the difference.

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Health news • Apr 02

Innovative targeted therapy halts prostate cancer spread to the bone

New findings from VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center and the VCU Institute of Molecular Medicine (VIMM), published in Pharmacological Research,...

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Health news • Apr 02

South Portland man found safe

UPDATE: The South Portland Police Department says 22-year-old Jason Kulinski has been found safe.

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Health news • Apr 02

'Cicada' COVID variant is spreading. Here's what to know.

WASHINGTON — A new COVID variant, nicknamed "cicada," is spreading through at least half the nation, prompting warnings from health officials. The BA.

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Health news • Apr 02

COVID variant Cicada detected in Louisiana

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A COVID variant called Cicada has been detected in Louisiana, prompting health officials to monitor its spread.

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Health news • Apr 02

New COVID variant 'Cicada' spreading among kids

A new COVID variant appears to be spreading primarily among children. The new variant, named "Cicada," has been found in the wastewater of 25 children and...

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Health news • Apr 02

US health officials warn of veterinary sedative in illegal drug supply

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday issued a health advisory warning of rising reports from U.S. ​jurisdictions detecting veterinary...

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Health news • Apr 02

Taking too much vitamin D can cloud its benefits and create health risks

Some people are overdoing it in search of better health. Vitamin D is having its day in the sun. In recent years, research has associated low blood levels...

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