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Drs. Oz and Roizen: Know why beans just got even better?
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December 26, 2012, 6:00AM
As if there weren't already loads to love about beans, they're now looking even more appealing thanks to a new report. Full story »
Drs. Oz and Roizen: Avoid grapefruit-medication interactions
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December 26, 2012, 6:00AM
Seems that grapefruit interferes with an enzyme that metabolizes many drugs, and that interaction increases (or decreases) the amount of medication in your bloodstream. Full story »
Colin Hoobler: Exercise therapy eases pain of getting fit
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December 26, 2012, 6:00AM
Accepting responsibility for your health along with a willingness to work means it's a matter of time before you succeed; you just need to find the right program. Full story »
Diary of a formerly diabetic chef: New playbook for snacking scores points for your health
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December 26, 2012, 6:00AM
Tips on snacking sensibly and still enjoying the Sunday classic without resorting to the extremes of, say, a Steamed Broccoli and Lentil Bowl. Full story »
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Drs. Oz and Roizen: Don't let eating insects bug you
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December 25, 2012, 6:00AM
Bugs make good snacks- insects and arachnids provide nutrition Full story »
Oregon, feds forge accountability plan for $1.9 billion in health reform funds
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December 24, 2012, 12:14PM
Like the fine print on a contract, a new agreement with the federal government over $1.9 billion to support Oregon health reforms tells the state how to avoid financial penalties. Full story »
Drs. Oz and Roizen: Eliminate fire-retardant chemicals from your home
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December 24, 2012, 6:00AM
Fire-retardant chemicals may reduce the risk of injury in a fire, and that's good, but we're also more likely to see decreased fertility in women, learning and coordination disabilities in kids and lower birth weights in newborns. Full story »
Drs. Oz and Roizen: Q&A with the doctors
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December 23, 2012, 6:00AM
Drs. Oz and Roizen address questions on keeping motivated with weight loss routines and social media effects on high school campaigning. Full story »
Skis and knees: what every skier should know
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December 21, 2012, 9:13PM
Ski patroller Devan Schwartz heard his own knee pop with a torn meniscus while he was steering a toboggan down the slope to deliver a patient to the medical clinic. His time of rehab and recovery got him to thinking about the prevalence of knee injuries, and what Oregonians can do to prevent them this ski season. Full story »
State fines online pharmacy with Portland ties; Oregon shipments blocked
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December 21, 2012, 2:00PM
With people increasingly looking for low-cost medication, the Oregon pharmacy board's action against a Portland businessman's online pharmacy shows competing values of affordability and government-certified quality control. Full story »
Crackdown on human growth hormone instead leads to record sales
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December 21, 2012, 12:53PM
Whether for athletics or age, Americans from teenagers to baby boomers are trying to get an edge by illegally using anabolic steroids and human growth hormone, despite well-documented risks. This is the second of a two-part series. Full story »
New gas fireplaces to get safety screens
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December 21, 2012, 11:21AM
The industry has revised its voluntary guidelines to call for the addition of mesh screens attached to new fireplaces to prevent contact with the scorching glass fronts. Full story »
Drs. Oz and Roizen: Sex, not money, is the gateway to contentment
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December 21, 2012, 6:00AM
The Beatles got it half right when they sang, "Money can't buy me love." Seems it also can't buy you happiness, at least not compared to the bliss that comes from having sex. Full story »
Federal judge: Idaho medical group acquisition can move forward
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December 20, 2012, 8:10PM
U.S. District Court Judge B. Lynn Winmill says a plan by St. Luke's Health System to buy Saltzer Medical Group can move forward for now. Full story »
Pfizer will pay Oregon $1 million, run new ads over misleading ad complaints
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December 20, 2012, 4:00PM
Pfizer will pay $1 million and run corrective ads to settle state accusation that the pharmaceutical giant violated past legal agreements. Full story »
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