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What to Know About Babesiosis, a Tick-Borne Disease That's on the Rise: Babesiosis is a parasitic illness spread by the same blacklegged ticks that spread Lyme ...
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Quick Glance: Understanding Babesiosis: On the Rise
- Babesiosis is a tick-borne disease that follows Lyme in commonality and is increasing.
- The disease is transmitted by Babesia microti parasites and can lead to anemia and other symptoms.
- While cases are on the rise, they are still rare, but the CDC recommends screening blood donations in specific states as the disease is endemic.
- The spread of babesiosis is linked to various factors, including deer and mice populations aiding tick transmission.
Fewer Oregon graduates are going to college. These seniors face big decisions: Waning college attendance is happening coast to coast, but Oregon has seen a ...
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Can US cities fine homeless people for sleeping outside?: The most significant case in decades on homelessness has reached the Supreme Court as record numbers of ...
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US CDC warns of harmful reactions to fake Botox injections: The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Tuesday alerted clinicians about risks ...
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Births dropped in 2023, ending pandemic baby boom: The drop helped plunge the U.S. fertility rate to its lowest point in a nearly a century.
axios.com/2024/04/25/us-births-drop-2023
CDC Investigating Illnesses from Potentially Bogus Botox : At least 19 people from nine states have reported serious reactions after receiving botox injections ...
webmd.com/beauty/news/20240416/cm/cdc-investigates-potentially-bogus-botox-injections
Supreme Court will weigh banning homeless people from sleeping outside: The Supreme Court will consider whether banning homeless people from sleeping outside ...
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The Portland area had no In-N-Out Burger locations. Soon it might have three: The California-based burger chain has filed another application to open in the ...
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Paid articlePaid Portland-set show, ‘So Help Me Todd,’ canceled by CBS: Entertainment news sites are reporting that CBS has canceled "So Help Me Todd ...
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Gilded Age’s Markle-Pittock mansion in SW Portland for sale at $5.5 million: The historic Markle-Pittock house was built in 1887 and was once the most prominent ...
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Paid articlePaid Changes Are Coming to Melatonin Packaging, Industry Group Says: An organization representing dietary supplement makers has advised its members to update ...
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Controversial ‘Civil War’ movie includes reference to ‘Portland Maoists’: Writer-director Alex Garland's movie, a grim depiction of a United States at war ...
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Taking Multiple Medications? You May Need to Scale Back.: Many people in the United States are taking five or more prescription drugs. That can lead to serious ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/22/well/live/medication-prescription-drug-use.html
Portland woman wins $1 million Oregon Lottery Raffle: The winning ticket had been tucked away in a Tupperware container.
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Supreme Court divided over homeless ban and rights of the unhoused: The decision in an Oregon homelessness case, to be released in June, could be the most ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/22/supreme-court-homelessness-camping-ban-oregon/
Quick Glance: Supreme Court Debates Homeless Ban and Rights of the Unhoused
- Justices expressed concerns over penalizing homeless individuals for sleeping outside without alternatives.
- Review of Oregon anti-camping laws could lead to significant rulings on the rights of the unhoused.
- Liberal justices criticized Grants Pass laws for criminalizing basic human needs.
- Conservative justices emphasized policymakers, not judges, should set rules for dealing with homelessness.
US Supreme Court eyes anti-camping laws used against the homeless: U.S. Supreme Court justices confronted the nation's homelessness crisis on Monday as they ...
reuters.com/world/us/us-supreme-court-eyes-anti-camping-laws-used-against-homeless-2024-04-22/
CDC Investigating Illnesses from Potentially Bogus Botox : At least 19 people from nine states have reported serious reactions after receiving botox injections ...
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Think red-hot heat’s bad? Just wait until code magenta.: A new warning tool created by the National Weather Service and the Centers for Disease Control and ...
csmonitor.com/Environment/2024/0423/cdc-weather-extreme-heat-warning
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Does 'zombie deer disease' pose risks for humans?: The deaths of two hunters who ate meat from deer infected with chronic wasting disease has scientists arguing ...
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US births retreat after pandemic-era growth: The number of births in the United States fell by 2% in 2023 from the previous year, driven in part by a marked ...
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Quick Glance: Decline in US Births, Teen Births at Record Low: CDC
- The overall number of births in the United States dropped in 2023 as teenage births reached a record low, according to new provisional federal data published early Thursday.
- Between 2015 and 2020, there was an average decrease in the number of births by 2% per year, including a 4% decline from 2019 to 2020.
- There was a slight increase in births by 1% from 2020 to 2021, and the number remained generally stable from 2021 to 2022, according to the report.
Meningococcal disease on the rise in the US: Meningococcal disease is on the rise in the US. Here from a Mayo Clinic expert about this bacterial infection and ...
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Syphilis case increase sparks Colorado public health order: An alarming spike in syphilis cases in Colorado prompted a statewide public health order ...
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4605205-syphilis-colorado-public-health-order/
Portland strip club, site of recent fatal shooting, has new potential tenant: Chick-fil-A
usatoday.com/story/money/food/2024/04/24/portland-strip-club-chick-fil-a/73438176007/
Fetterman, Warren lead Democrats in urging DEA to ‘swiftly’ take marijuana off Schedule I
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4621316-fetterman-warren-democrats-dea-marijuana-scheduling/
FDA Says Milk Is Safe, Even After Tests Show Signs of Bird Flu: Particles of the bird flu virus recently found in dairy cattle have been detected in pasteurized ...
webmd.com/food-recipes/food-poisoning/news/20240424/fda-says-milk-safe-even-after-tests-show-signs-bird-flu
Quick Glance: USDA directive mandates bird flu testing for dairy cows in interstate transport
- A new federal directive from the USDA states that dairy cows transported across state lines must be tested for bird flu.
- Following the discovery of bird flu virus fragments in pasteurized milk, the FDA initiated a survey of commercially sold milk.
- The presence of the virus in the commercial milk supply indicates previous measures were insufficient in controlling its spread.
- In addition to testing dairy cows before transport, the Wednesday's order mandates state veterinary labs to report positive tests to federal health authorities.
Winning Powerball jackpot ticket worth $1.3 billion sold in Portland, Oregon: DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A Powerball player in Oregon won a jackpot worth more than ...
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Quick Glance: Player Falls Short of $1.13 Billion Powerball Jackpot - Huge Wins in Washington
- A ticket in Washington secured $1 million, but narrowly missed the $1.13 billion jackpot, officials confirmed.
- Although the tickets matched five numbers, the Powerball eluded the player in the April 3 draw, shared by Washington’s Lottery.
- As per the national Powerball site, the grand prize, escalating to an estimated $1.23 billion, remained unclaimed for the upcoming draw on April 6.
- The winning combination comprised the numbers 11, 38, 41, 62, and 65, with the Powerball being 15. Washington also boasted over 49,000 other winning tickets ranging from $4 to $50,000.
Could U.S. Measles Cases Break a Record This Year? What to Know: Within the first 3 months of 2024, the U.S. surpassed the total number of measles cases recorded ...
webmd.com/children/news/20240412/us-measles-cases-record-what-to-know
Quick Glance: Measles Resurgence: Key Updates for Your Practice
- Measles have returned to the US, primarily due to declining vaccination rates and increased international travel.
- The disease is highly contagious, affecting areas with low vaccination coverage, even in states with high rates.
- Vaccination rates among kindergarteners have decreased, raising concerns about increased susceptibility to outbreaks.
- Emphasis is placed on combating misinformation about vaccines and improving public understanding of the severe risks posed by measles compared to the minimal risks of vaccination.
Homelessness is destroying US cities. Supreme Court must let them get it under control.
usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2024/04/25/supreme-court-homeless-camps-fines-jail-oregon-california/73423946007/
Possible measles exposure at Indiana children's museum during total eclipse event, officials say
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COVID vaccines not linked to cardiac death in young people: CDC study: A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study has found that mRNA vaccines for ...
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Measles cases are up sharply in 2024. Here’s what’s driving the increase — and why it’s such a big deal
richmond.com/news/nation-world/science/measles-cdc-outbreak-chicago-mmr-vaccine/article_6089a65b-de31-5b0a-bd52-6f1cb787f957.html
Quick Glance: CDC warns of looming measles outbreak in the US
- A report from the World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates a significant decline in measles immunization since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, resulting in a record high of almost 40 million children missing a vaccine dose last year.
- With the increase in cases that could jeopardize the virus's eliminated status in the U.S., the CDC is calling for measures to boost measles immunization.
- So far, 113 measles cases have been confirmed since 2020, compared to 58 cases detected last year. The majority of measles patients since 2020 have not been vaccinated or had an unknown vaccination status.
- Experts express concerns that the rise in measles cases in the U.S. may signal a troubling trend. The CDC emphasizes the need to increase routine MMR vaccination coverage to maintain elimination.
Portland-area In-N-Out Burger back from the dead: Don’t count a Double Double in the Portland-area out just yet.
oregonlive.com/food/2024/04/portland-area-in-n-out-burger-back-from-the-dead.html
How ‘vampire facials’ at an unlicensed spa left three women with HIV: The cases linked to a New Mexico spa, detailed in a CDC report, mark the first known ...
washingtonpost.com/health/2024/04/25/vampire-facials-hiv-new-mexico/
Two days after $1.3 billion Powerball drawing, the winning Oregon ticket holder remains unknown
columbian.com/news/2024/apr/09/two-days-after-1-3-billion-powerball-drawing-the-winning-oregon-ticket-holder-remains-unknown/
Photos of the solar eclipse in Portland: A few clouds didn’t spoil the show.
oregonlive.com/weather/2024/04/photos-of-the-solar-eclipse-in-portland.html
Paid articlePaidQuick Glance: Airplane Observes Solar Eclipse in Bloomington
- An airplane flies near the total solar eclipse in Bloomington, Indiana.
- People watch the partial solar eclipse on the observation deck of Edge at Hudson Yards in New York City.
- Sophia Moccia, 4, from Queens views the eclipse with a homemade mask in New York City.
- A solar eclipse is visible in Mazatlan, Mexico.
Homelessness: US Supreme Court considers penalties for sleeping outside: An Oregon city wants to fine wild camping with $295 - a measure aimed at homeless people ...
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Free COVID Home Test Kits Are Still Available: Here's How to Get Them: If you think you might have COVID, don't panic: You have plenty of options for free ...
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CDC describes first known cases of HIV transmitted via cosmetic injections: Three women likely got HIV while receiving “vampire facials” at a New Mexico spa — ...
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The Streets: America’s Hidden Retirement Home: America is abandoning too many of its older adults to homelessness.
usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-04-18/homeless-older-adults-pose-an-american-crisis
Oregon will receive more than $61 million in Powerball tax revenue: The exact amount of Oregon’s slice of the massive pie, however, depends on the winner's ...
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Your Guide to Improving Your Heart Health: Discover 28 ways to power up, wind down, and have fun — all in the name of a healthy heart ...
healthline.com/health/healthy-heart-tips
Portland cat wins Wackiest Pet Names contest: Make room in the trophy case!
oregonlive.com/trending/2024/04/portland-cat-wins-wackiest-pet-names-contest.html
CDC Issues Broad Warning After Latest Human Bird Flu Case: Following the confirmed case of avian influenza in a Texas dairy farmer last week ...
webmd.com/cold-and-flu/news/20240408/cdc-issues-broad-warning-amid-latest-human-bird-flu-case
Oregon City is a perfect day trip destination, with rivers, restaurants and trails to explore
oregonlive.com/travel/2024/04/oregon-city-is-a-perfect-day-trip-destination-with-rivers-restaurants-and-trails-to-explore.html
Paid articlePaid Eid al-Fitr, the end of Ramadan, celebrated by thousands in Beaverton (photos): Hundreds of people gathered at the Tualatin Hills Park and Recreation Center in ...
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Paid articlePaid Can homeless people be fined for sleeping outside? A rural Oregon city asks the US Supreme Court
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CDC issues health advisory about risks of counterfeit or mishandled Botox injections
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National Park Service approves new Crater Lake operator, ending Aramark’s tenure: Hospitality company ExplorUS will take over the contract, effective immediately ...
oregonlive.com/pacific-northwest-news/2024/04/national-park-service-approves-new-crater-lake-operator-ending-aramarks-tenure.html
Javelina brings Indigenous comfort food to Portland’s fine dining scene: Each dish at the only Native pop-up restaurant in Portland seamlessly blends the flavors ...
oregonlive.com/native-american-news/2024/04/javelina-brings-indigenous-comfort-food-to-portlands-fine-dining-scene.html
Heat-Related ER Visits Rose in 2023, CDC Study Finds: As record heat enveloped the nation, the rate of emergency room visits increased compared with the previous ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/18/us/politics/extreme-heat-hospital-visits-climate.html
The Supreme Court Takes Up Homelessness: Can cities make it illegal to live on the streets?
nytimes.com/2024/04/19/podcasts/the-daily/supreme-court-homelessness.html
What’s at stake in the upcoming Supreme Court case on laws limiting homelessness: The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments Monday on whether laws limiting ...
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CDC finds Covid vaccines not linked to sudden death in young people: There is no evidence that mRNA Covid vaccines cause fatal cardiac arrest or other deadly ...
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Whooping cough surging in some countries. Why you may need a booster.: Whooping cough outbreaks in Europe, Asia and parts of the U.S. should be a reminder to get ...
nbcnews.com/health/health-news/whooping-cough-surging-countries-may-need-booster-rcna147848
How Apple Could Help Small Businesses--and the Environment--by Making its Devices Easier to Repair
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Is Your Home a Health Risk? Why Mold May Be Lurking in Your Home: Mold doesn't always rack up medical bills, but it will wreak havoc when you put your home on ...
realestate.usnews.com/real-estate/articles/is-your-home-a-health-risk-why-mold-may-be-lurking-in-your-home
These Oregon bicycle rides feed the need for tweed: If you missed the Portland Tweed Ride, there are two more chances to join a tweed ride in Oregon this spring.
oregonlive.com/events/2024/04/these-oregon-bicycle-rides-feed-the-need-for-tweed.html
Paid articlePaid Activists at Supreme Court protest move to penalize homelessness: Demonstrators — some of whom had been homeless themselves — came from New York City ...
washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/04/22/protest-supreme-court-grants-pass/
Supreme Court hears case on whether cities can criminalize homelessness, disband camps
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Woman claims life-altering injuries after driving over Portland pothole, in $3.6 million lawsuit
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Chlamydia vaccine shows promising results in early-stage trial: The Chlamydia vaccine showed promising results in an early-stage clinical trial conducted by ...
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Heart Failure, Not Stroke, Is Most Common Complication of AFib, Study Finds: A new study found that for those who receive a diagnosis of atrial fibrillation ...
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Cascades Pika Watch: Volunteers needs to head into Columbia River Gorge to track cute critters
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CDC finds Covid vaccines not linked to sudden death in young people: There is no evidence that mRNA Covid vaccines cause fatal cardiac arrest or other deadly ...
nbcnews.com/health/health-news/cdc-finds-covid-vaccines-not-linked-sudden-death-young-people-rcna147188
'Unusual' Beaver Deaths From Tick-Borne Disease: Although the disease is known to kill rodents, this case was especially unusual as many beavers were found dead ...
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Nearly 30 Silversea cruise passengers get sick in gastrointestinal illness outbreak
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Sunny and 75 on Friday in Portland metro area gives way to cooler, wetter weather over weekend
oregonlive.com/weather/2024/04/sunny-and-75-on-friday-in-portland-metro-area-gives-way-to-cooler-wetter-weather-over-weekend.html
Lottery winner's mega prize overtakes Taylor Swift on rich list: One lucky lottery winner from Oregon become richer than Taylor Swift overnight after bagging a ...
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What’s the Difference Between a Heart Attack and Heart Failure?: Heart attack and heart failure share many of the same risk factors and underlying health ...
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Portland soaks in spring rain Thursday. Cascades see late-season winter advisory
oregonlive.com/weather/2024/04/portland-soaks-in-spring-rain-thursday-cascades-see-late-season-winter-weather-advisory.html
CDC finds Covid vaccines not linked to sudden death in young people: There is no evidence that mRNA Covid vaccines cause fatal cardiac arrest or other deadly ...
nbcnews.com/health/health-news/cdc-finds-covid-vaccines-not-linked-sudden-death-young-people-rcna147188
FDA finds traces of bird flu virus in grocery store milk but says pasteurized dairy is still safe
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Liberal Justices Challenge Oregon City’s Homelessness Ban as SCOTUS Considers Key Case
democracynow.org/2024/4/23/headlines/liberal_justices_challenge_oregon_citys_homelessness_ban_as_scotus_considers_key_case
Broadway Across America doesn’t endorse any plans to renovate or replace Keller Auditorium
oregonlive.com/entertainment/2024/04/broadway-across-america-doesnt-endorse-any-plans-to-renovate-or-replace-keller-auditorium.html
Paid articlePaid Wyden says he’s ‘not in favor’ of Mnuchin purchasing TikTok as bill gains momentum
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US CDC says bird flu risk low, but asks states to be ready with rapid testing: The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Monday bird flu ...
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Trader Joe’s recalls basil linked to Salmonella infections: Trader Joe’s recalled its Infinite Herbs Organic Basil on Wednesday after the product was linked to ...
cnn.com/2024/04/18/health/trader-joes-basil-recall-salmonella/
Turning Down the Noise Around You Improves Health in Many Ways: Experts describe ways to turn down the volume, from earbuds to smartphone apps that detect ...
scientificamerican.com/article/everyday-noises-can-hurt-hearts-not-just-ears-and-the-ability-to-learn/
Sunny spring day Monday, high 69; rain and cooler later in week: Portland metro weather
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Russia's military is allergic to the deep reforms it needs : Whatever the outcome of the Ukraine war, one thing seems certain: the Russian military is in need of ...
businessinsider.com/russias-military-is-allergic-to-the-deep-reforms-it-needs-2024-4
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