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Making Sense of COVID-19 Booster Recommendations

Published on September 30, 2021

On September 23, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) officially recommended a booster …

Is It a Heart Attack or a Panic Attack? How to Spot the Difference.

Published on September 30, 2021

A 50-something man clutches his chest and collapses. This classic heart attack presentation may be …

How to Get Through the Fall Allergy Season

Published on September 30, 2021

From pumpkin spice lattes to dressing up for Halloween, there are many reasons to look …

The Truth About Metabolism May Be Different Than You Thought

Published on September 30, 2021

Talking wistfully about your younger days—when it seemed like you didn’t gain an ounce, no matter how much …

Concussion: Strategies for Treatment and Prevention

Published on August 30, 2021

A concussion is a temporary, treatable injury that people should expect to fully recover from …

Preventing and Treating Bladder Issues

Published on August 26, 2021

Painful and difficult urination is something that many people deal with at some point. The …

How to Stay Healthy as You Age

Published on August 26, 2021

Not many people are happy about growing older. But while you may not look forward …

Common Communicable Illnesses

Published on August 26, 2021

It’s Not Always COVID-19: Other Communicable Illnesses to Watch For As the fall equinox nears …

Measles outbreak could easily reach Central Oregon

Published on January 29, 2019

Central Oregon health officials are keeping close watch on the measles outbreak in Vancouver and …

Suspected measles patient was in Bend in January

Published on January 29, 2019

Potential exposure at Juniper Swim & Fitness Center, Mountain Air trampoline park MARKIAN HAWRYLUK THE …