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Smoking ban takes effect for Oregon state employees
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January 03, 2013, 7:31AM
Prison guards are an exception to a no smoking on state property rule that kicked in Tuesday. Full story »
2012 newsmakers: Daniel Winters says positive feedback nourishes a renewed life
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January 02, 2013, 8:13PM
Now a liaison for the volunteer corps at Portland's Central City Concern, Winters once was a drug addict living on the street. His life changed after a Central City counselor enrolled him in an intensive drug-treatment program and found him a place to stay at the Estate Hotel. Full story »
Idaho woman files antitrust lawsuit in federal court against Blue Cross of Idaho
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January 02, 2013, 1:27PM
Melissa Allen of Ada County seeks class-action status for her suit against Blue Cross of Idaho, Blue Cross Blue Shield and 37 other Blue Shield plans. Full story »
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Portland-area Oregon Health Plan network's advisory committee on Friday discusses regional needs
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January 02, 2013, 10:04AM
The region's health needs and how a new greater Portland provider network can help will be discussed in a meeting Friday at Central City Concern in downtown Portland. Full story »
My Workout: Treadmill desk becomes 'a lifesaver'
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January 02, 2013, 6:00AM
Hansen, a radiation oncologist with the Oregon Clinic, had lower back pain from sitting as many as eight hours most days. Full story »
Drs. Oz and Roizen: Tearing eyes and explaining vaccines
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January 02, 2013, 6:00AM
Drs. Oz and Roizen discuss why tearing up in cold weather is common and possible causes, as well as why some vaccines require boosters. Full story »
Drs. Oz and Roizen: Brain booster breakthroughs
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January 02, 2013, 6:00AM
Recent research reveals how to enhance your intellect, strengthen perception and protect your gray matter over the long haul. Full story »
'Orphan' cholesterol drug with Portland tie weighed by feds over risks, benefits
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January 01, 2013, 11:10AM
Portland physician Bart Duell hopes a new drug can help a small number of patients with genetically transmitted ultra-high levels of bad cholesterol. But the risks and costs of these "orphan" drugs for rare diseases raise questions for experts. Full story »
Drs. Oz and Roizen: Get smart about statins
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January 01, 2013, 6:00AM
Statins help millions of North Americans reduce their risk of heart attack and stroke. And statins can do even more: If you have radiation for prostate cancer, they boost the eight-year "all-clear" rate from 74 percent to 80 percent. They reduce complications after hip-replacement surgery; help people with COPD breathe better; and improve outcomes of inflammatory breast cancer. Full story »
Colin Hoobler: Combat back pain with exercises done correctly
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December 31, 2012, 11:21PM
Properly executed workouts can be an effective tool in managing chronic pain. Full story »
Autism insurance coverage to take effect in Alaska
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December 31, 2012, 1:27PM
Starting Tuesday, health insurers will be required to provide coverage for autism spectrum disorders. Full story »
Idaho gun deaths: State tallies 199 fatal shootings in 2010
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December 31, 2012, 7:23AM
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare report points out that 183 of the deaths were suicides. Full story »
Free writing workshops in Portland for cancer patients
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December 31, 2012, 7:22AM
Anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer can join free weekly writing workshops that last into March at Oregon Health & Science University. Full story »
Naturopath will lead Banks workshop focused on healthy eating
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December 31, 2012, 7:05AM
The free, 12-week class is called "Ending Childhood Obesity," but it's for people of all ages. Full story »
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