http://www.examiner.com/x-6964-Portland-Wellness-Examiner?cid=exrss-Portland-Wellness-Examiner en-us Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:51:13 -0700 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:33:49 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-6964-Portland-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m9d17-Lack-of-insurance-causes-500-yearly-deaths-in-Oregon?cid=exrss-Portland-Wellness-Examiner Those without insurance are 40% more likely to die.Those fighting health care reform in Oregon and the U.S. may want to reconsider. Recent research indicates that lack of health insurance directly contributes to over 500 deaths a year here in Oregon... health insurance portland health news northwest health health research health care reform CDC Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:33:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6964-Portland-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m9d17-Lack-of-insurance-causes-500-yearly-deaths-in-Oregon?cid=exrss-Portland-Wellness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6964-Portland-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m8d17-Cancer-warning-for-lunchmeats?cid=exrss-Portland-Wellness-Examiner Eating ham is linked with increased cancer risk (Photo: MorgueFile.com)Take it easy on the Lunchables or risk bowel cancer, say researchers at the World Cancer Research Fund. The organization warns that years of eating too much processed meat, such a... cancer control nutrition diet world health obesity health research Mon, 17 Aug 2009 12:17:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6964-Portland-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m8d17-Cancer-warning-for-lunchmeats?cid=exrss-Portland-Wellness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6964-Portland-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m8d13-Beet-juice-boosts-endurance?cid=exrss-Portland-Wellness-Examiner Beets may increase endurance (Photo: North Carolina Dept. of Agriculture)A new study from the University of Exeter found that drinking beet juice before exercising made the workout less tiring.The researchers identified beet's high nitrate content a... nutrition diet exercise health research Thu, 13 Aug 2009 11:50:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6964-Portland-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m8d13-Beet-juice-boosts-endurance?cid=exrss-Portland-Wellness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6964-Portland-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m8d12-Costa-Ricas-president-hit-with-swine-flu?cid=exrss-Portland-Wellness-Examiner Costa Rican President Oscar Arias is being treated for swine fluCosta Rican President Oscar Arias has been diagnosed with H1N1 swine flu, and is working from home in San Jose while receiving treatment.Although doctors are confident in his recovery, ... world health swine flu Wed, 12 Aug 2009 17:26:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6964-Portland-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m8d12-Costa-Ricas-president-hit-with-swine-flu?cid=exrss-Portland-Wellness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6964-Portland-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m8d6-911-dust-linked-to-asthma?cid=exrss-Portland-Wellness-Examiner 9/11 workers are experiencing higher asthma ratesNearly 1 in 7 adults exposed to the toxic dust from the collapse of the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001 are now asthmatic, almost twice the normal population rate. Researchers believe that the tr... environment lung health mental health health research national health Thu, 06 Aug 2009 11:31:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6964-Portland-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m8d6-911-dust-linked-to-asthma?cid=exrss-Portland-Wellness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6964-Portland-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m8d5-Swine-flu-vaccine-tests-begin?cid=exrss-Portland-Wellness-Examiner Swine flu vaccine tests in humans have begun (AP Photo: Aman Sharma)In a big step towards a swine flu vaccine, the Swiss drug company Novartis began testing a vaccine in humans around 10 days ago.The Novartis tests are designed to determine the idea... world health swine flu health research pandemic national health medication CDC Wed, 05 Aug 2009 12:21:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6964-Portland-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m8d5-Swine-flu-vaccine-tests-begin?cid=exrss-Portland-Wellness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6964-Portland-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m8d4-Oregon-moves-toward-universal-health-coverage?cid=exrss-Portland-Wellness-Examiner More children will now be eligible for free health careOregon just took another big step towards universal health coverage. Gov. Ted Kulongoski signed a bill yesterday that will extend free or government-subsidized health care to nearly all Oregon c... health care health insurance portland health news oregon legislature northwest health health care reform Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:44:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6964-Portland-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m8d4-Oregon-moves-toward-universal-health-coverage?cid=exrss-Portland-Wellness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6964-Portland-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m7d13-Cursing-shown-to-lessen-pain?cid=exrss-Portland-Wellness-Examiner Swear jars may be a thing of the pastIn a bit of academic fun, British scientists have found that cursing can help you endure pain.   Researchers had study participants stick their hand into a bucket of ice water, then repeat either a curse wor... world health health research pain Mon, 13 Jul 2009 18:22:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6964-Portland-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m7d13-Cursing-shown-to-lessen-pain?cid=exrss-Portland-Wellness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6964-Portland-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m7d9-Rapamycin-may-slow-aging-process?cid=exrss-Portland-Wellness-Examiner Rapamycin prolonged the life of mice in recent testsEaster Island is still yielding new mysteries for scientists. Rapamycin, a chemical discovered in the soil of the island, increased the lifespan of mice up to 38% in recent tests. Rapamycin, also k... world health health research medication Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:03:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6964-Portland-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m7d9-Rapamycin-may-slow-aging-process?cid=exrss-Portland-Wellness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6964-Portland-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m7d7-CDC-developing-environmental-public-health-tracking-tool?cid=exrss-Portland-Wellness-Examiner A new public health tool is now available (Photo: James Gathany, CDC) Public health researchers are getting a powerful new tool in their quest to identify links between environmental contaminants and chronic health conditions. The Center for Disease... Disorders health technology environment health research national health CDC Tue, 07 Jul 2009 12:57:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6964-Portland-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m7d7-CDC-developing-environmental-public-health-tracking-tool?cid=exrss-Portland-Wellness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6964-Portland-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m7d6-Coffee-may-offer-Alzheimers-protection-and-treatment?cid=exrss-Portland-Wellness-Examiner Caffeine intake has shown promise in Alzheimer's studiesOne of the most promising treatments for Alzheimer's sufferers is not some new pill, but the traditional method of perking up the brain- a fresh pot of coffee. A new study from the University o... cancer control diet alzheimer's mental health diabetes health research national health Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:46:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6964-Portland-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m7d6-Coffee-may-offer-Alzheimers-protection-and-treatment?cid=exrss-Portland-Wellness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6964-Portland-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m7d2-Obamas-public-option-is-the-best-option?cid=exrss-Portland-Wellness-Examiner Pres. Obama's public option is the most promising (AP Photo/Haraz Ghanbari) In July 2008, Karen Kirsch followed the dream of many private health insurance holders, and sued Oregon state regulators for approving an average 26% premium increase at Reg... health care health insurance portland health news nonprofit economy northwest health health care reform national health Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:18:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6964-Portland-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m7d2-Obamas-public-option-is-the-best-option?cid=exrss-Portland-Wellness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6964-Portland-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m6d30-FDA-considers-new-acetaminophen-warnings?cid=exrss-Portland-Wellness-Examiner The FDA is weighing new acetaminophen warnings (Photo: webmm.arhq.gov) An advisory panel convened by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommended that the maximum daily dosage for acetaminophen be lowered from its current four grams. Acetamino... portland health news household national health medication FDA Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:01:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6964-Portland-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m6d30-FDA-considers-new-acetaminophen-warnings?cid=exrss-Portland-Wellness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6964-Portland-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m6d29-Oregon-Democrats-vote-for-transparency-in-drug-lobbying?cid=exrss-Portland-Wellness-Examiner A new bill would require disclosure of drug company giftsDemocrats in the Oregon House of Representatives passed a bill Friday that would require companies that produce drugs and medical devices to disclose any gifts to doctors totaling $500 or more.... portland hospitals portland health news oregon legislature health research health care reform Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:48:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6964-Portland-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m6d29-Oregon-Democrats-vote-for-transparency-in-drug-lobbying?cid=exrss-Portland-Wellness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6964-Portland-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m6d25-Nick-Jonas-lobbies-Obama-for-diabetes-funding?cid=exrss-Portland-Wellness-Examiner Nick Jonas testifies on Capitol Hill (AP Photo/Susan Walsh) When you sell over eight million albums before your 17th birthday, your voice sounds a little louder in Washington, D.C. Nick Jonas spent the past two days lobbying everyone who would liste... Disorders diet diabetes health research Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:08:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6964-Portland-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m6d25-Nick-Jonas-lobbies-Obama-for-diabetes-funding?cid=exrss-Portland-Wellness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6964-Portland-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m6d24-Oregon-House-passes-revised-rape-law?cid=exrss-Portland-Wellness-Examiner A revised rape law has passed the Oregon HouseThe Oregon House of Representatives unanimously passed House Bill 2343 today, a revision of the current rape statute. Under the current law, if a person is incapacitated from drinking when sexually assaul... portland health news oregon legislature women's health Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:26:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6964-Portland-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m6d24-Oregon-House-passes-revised-rape-law?cid=exrss-Portland-Wellness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6964-Portland-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m6d22-New-infection-risk-from-dog-and-cat-bites?cid=exrss-Portland-Wellness-Examiner Cats and dogs can spread MRSA bacteria through bites.Man's best friend may have a nasty surprise hiding in that love nip. British researchers have found that MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) is being passed from dogs and cats to hu... world health health research household animals Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:26:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6964-Portland-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m6d22-New-infection-risk-from-dog-and-cat-bites?cid=exrss-Portland-Wellness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6964-Portland-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m6d17-FDA-poised-for-major-reforms?cid=exrss-Portland-Wellness-Examiner FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) A common complaint heard during the Bush administration was that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had become an ideology-driven rubber stamp for agricultural and pharmaceutical corporatio... food safety recalls household health care reform Wed, 17 Jun 2009 11:56:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6964-Portland-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m6d17-FDA-poised-for-major-reforms?cid=exrss-Portland-Wellness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6964-Portland-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m6d16-FDA-reports-Zicam-smell-loss-complaints?cid=exrss-Portland-Wellness-Examiner The FDA reports Zicam-related smell loss (From Zicam.com) Over 130 Zicam users have complained to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) about long lasting and even permanent smell loss following their use of Zicam products. Today, the FDA called on... portland health news northwest health recalls household Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:49:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6964-Portland-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m6d16-FDA-reports-Zicam-smell-loss-complaints?cid=exrss-Portland-Wellness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6964-Portland-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m6d15-Obama-pushes-AMA-for-health-care-reform?cid=exrss-Portland-Wellness-Examiner President Obama addresses the AMA (AP Photo/Pablo Monsivais) Accept health care reform or face an economic collapse in the United States. That dire warning was President Barack Obama's underlying message today to a meeting of the American Medical As... health care health insurance economy health care reform Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:29:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6964-Portland-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m6d15-Obama-pushes-AMA-for-health-care-reform?cid=exrss-Portland-Wellness-Examiner