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Health news • Apr 03

We Asked a Doctor If Omega-3 Supplements Can Support Heart Health

Omega-3 fatty acids are healthy fats that can support heart health. Many people turn to them in an effort to fast-track heart health benefits,...

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Health news • Apr 03

Never had the flu? Scientists may know why : Short Wave

Scientists estimate somewhere between 5%-35% of people do not get sick from the flu despite being exposed to the virus that causes it.

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Health news • Apr 03

How extreme exercise can increase belly fat – and three other weight-loss mistakes you’re making

With high levels of visceral fat linked to a greater risk of numerous major health conditions, one doctor reveals how to lose yours for good.

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Health news • Apr 03

Gresham restaurant owner in shock after news of measles exposures

A Gresham restaurant owner is in shock after her business and two others were identified as measles exposure sites on Thursday.

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Health news • Apr 03

I’m a Pilates instructor in my 50s - these are the 5 bodyweight holds I prioritise to build strength and stability with age

Embrace the shakes with a bodyweight Pilates workout that could help you live a longer, healthier life.

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Health news • Apr 03

Groundbreaking Israeli study finds malarial parasites hack RNA to deceive immune system

Paving way for new therapies, researchers decode how parasites that spread one of the world's deadliest diseases use trickery to trigger confusion inside...

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Health news • Apr 03

Unregulated drugs are turning vain men and women into human guinea pigs

Influencers and unscrupulous sellers are capitalising on demand for 'get-fit-quick' peptide injectables that have not been properly tested.

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Health news • Apr 03

Is even the occasional night out bad for your liver?

Scientists described their news study's findings as a "huge wake-up call" for those who enjoy a night out only every now and again.

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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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