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Providence Health and Services: Eating disorders

Providence Health and Services: Eating disorders

Updated: Feb. 28, 2023 at 5:43 AM PST
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By FOX 12 Staff
Sandra Antonovic, M.D., a pediatrician with Providence, talks about the early signs of eating disorders.

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Beaverton woman shares her story of being diagnosed with lung cancer as a non-smoker

“I strongly tell people if you have lungs, you can get lung cancer:” lung cancer survivor says

Updated: Feb. 7, 2023 at 8:39 PM PST
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By Connor McCarthy
It’s typically cancer-associated with smokers, but lung cancer can also be found in people who’ve never smoked before.

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New COVID subvariant most transmissible yet.

New COVID subvariant most transmissible yet

Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 6:34 PM PST
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By FOX 12 Staff
New COVID subvariant most transmissible yet.

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Clark County health officials recommend wearing masks in indoor public spaces

Updated: Dec. 9, 2022 at 11:19 AM PST
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By FOX 12 Staff
The respiratory illnesses that health officials are concerned about include RSV, the flu and COVID-19.

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Oregon Gov. Brown tests positive for COVID-19

Updated: Nov. 20, 2022 at 11:20 AM PST
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By The Associated Press
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown said Saturday she and her husband Dan have tested positive for COVID-19 after returning from Vietnam.

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Updated COVID-19 booster shots arriving this week in Oregon

Updated: Sep. 6, 2022 at 5:29 AM PDT
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By Jeffrey Lindblom
The new boosters are designed to protect against the original strain and the subvariants of omicron.

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Confirmed case of monkeypox in Vancouver

Updated: Jul. 25, 2022 at 6:05 PM PDT
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By FOX 12 Staff
Clark County Public Health is investigating a confirmed case of monkeypox in a Clark County resident.

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CDC: 24 Oregon counties considered ‘high risk’ for COVID-19 infection

Updated: Jul. 5, 2022 at 12:35 PM PDT
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By FOX 12 Staff
While no mask mandate is in place, the CDC does recommend that those in high risk counties wear a mask while inside.

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Kids under 5 now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine in Oregon

Updated: Jun. 20, 2022 at 12:13 PM PDT
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By Debra Gil
Starting Monday, children as young as six months old can begin getting the vaccine.

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COVID-19 vaccines approved for children under 5 in Oregon, Washington

Updated: Jun. 19, 2022 at 4:30 PM PDT
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By FOX 12 Staff
The Western States Scientific Safety Review workgroup unanimously gave its approval for COVID-19 vaccines in Oregon and Washington for children as young as six months old on Sunday.
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Washington hospitals again strained by COVID-19 spread

Updated: Jun. 7, 2022 at 9:28 AM PDT
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By The Associated Press
Hospital officials in Washington are warning that facilities are heading toward another COVID-19 case peak amid high spread in the community.

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Multnomah County strongly urges wearing masks after rise in COVID cases

Updated: May. 12, 2022 at 6:43 AM PDT
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By Stephanie Domurat
Just weeks after Oregon ended its statewide mask mandate, Multnomah County health officials are now strongly urging you to wear a mask indoors.

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The future of at-home testing

Updated: May. 11, 2022 at 7:20 AM PDT
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By Nora Hart
COVID-19 tests have changed the game when it comes to testing for a disease or medical condition. Consumers are now more comfortable doing it themselves, and at home.

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Diets high in protein, zinc and B3 are good for heart health

Updated: May. 4, 2022 at 10:00 AM PDT
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By FOX 12 Staff
A new study says your heart will thank you if you include these three things in your diet.

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Air Quality Awareness Week in Multnomah County

Updated: May. 3, 2022 at 9:59 AM PDT
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By FOX 12 Staff
According to Multnomah County, people who live in the county breathe the dirtiest air in Oregon and face the highest risk of air pollution-related cancer.

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Dentists say kissing is good for your teeth

Updated: May. 2, 2022 at 10:05 AM PDT
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By FOX 12 Staff
Dentists say kissing boosts saliva production, which helps rid your mouth of the bacteria and acids that cause tooth decay.

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FDA proposes ban on menthol cigarettes

Updated: Apr. 29, 2022 at 10:26 AM PDT
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By FOX 12 Staff
Nearly 19-million people smoke menthol cigarettes, and according to the FDA, most of them are minorities.

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Ground beef recalled over E.coli concerns

Updated: Apr. 28, 2022 at 10:05 AM PDT
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By FOX 12 Staff
You'll want to check the ground beef in your fridge or freezer. There are two health alerts impacting the same type of meet because both may have been contaminated with E.coli.

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FDA approves remdesivir to treat young children with COVID-19

Updated: Apr. 27, 2022 at 9:59 AM PDT
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By FOX 12 Staff
The antiviral drug - remdesivir - given as an injection can now be given to children as young as 28 days.

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Moderna to seek COVID-19 vaccine emergency use authorization for kids younger than 5

Updated: Apr. 26, 2022 at 10:01 AM PDT
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By FOX 12 Staff
Kids under five are the only age group that can't get the COVID-19 vaccine.

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Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden tests positive for COVID-19

Updated: Apr. 26, 2022 at 9:36 AM PDT
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By FOX 12 Staff
Oregon Senator Ron Wyden has tested positive for COVID-19, his office announced Tuesday.

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New OHA report shows impact rising health care costs for Oregonians

Updated: Apr. 26, 2022 at 8:15 AM PDT
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By FOX 12 Staff
A new report from the Oregon Health Authority shows that health care costs are the biggest expense for Oregonians.

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Is one-way masking effective?

Updated: Apr. 25, 2022 at 10:01 AM PDT
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By FOX 12 Staff
With the mask requirement for major public transportation no longer in effect, some might be wondering - Will I still be protected if I'm the only one wearing a mask?

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Baby bubble bath recall

Updated: Apr. 22, 2022 at 10:00 AM PDT
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By FOX 12 Staff
BabyGanics is recalling two lots of its 20-ounce sized BabyGanics chamomile verbena bubble bath.

Health Minute

Youth mental health crisis

Updated: Apr. 21, 2022 at 9:58 AM PDT
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By FOX 12 Staff
The US Surgeon General is speaking with students about ways to better support youth who are struggling with mental health.

Health Minute

CDC vaccine advisors to meet on boosters next steps

Updated: Apr. 20, 2022 at 9:59 AM PDT
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By FOX 12 Staff
More information on COVID-19 vaccine booster doses will be released to the public soon.

Health Minute

Wearing makeup again? Be sure to check the expiration date

Updated: Apr. 19, 2022 at 10:11 AM PDT
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By FOX 12 Staff
One of the benefits of working from home - not having to put on makeup. But as more offices reopen, you may want to check your makeup bag for expired cosmetics.

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TriMet announces masks are optional on buses, trains following federal ruling

Updated: Apr. 19, 2022 at 10:09 AM PDT
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By FOX 12 Staff
Both TriMet and C-TRAN announced Tuesday that masks will be optional on buses and trains following Monday’s federal court decision.

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Researchers say leaving shoes on inside home could bring in potentially harmful pathogens

Updated: Apr. 18, 2022 at 10:17 AM PDT
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By FOX 12 Staff
Researchers with 360 Dust Analysis say leaving your shoes on inside the house could bring in potentially harmful pathogens from outside.

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Planned Parenthood moving into Oregon-Idaho border town

Updated: Apr. 16, 2022 at 3:43 PM PDT
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By The Associated Press
Planned Parenthood is renting medical office space in the town of Ontario on the Oregon-Idaho border.

Health Minute

Virginia Garcia: Access to quality health care continues to be an issue for some marginalized groups

Updated: Apr. 15, 2022 at 6:02 AM PDT
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By FOX 12 Staff
Access to quality health care continues to be an issue for some marginalized groups as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. Anayeli Franco, quality assurance nurse manager with Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center, says these challenges existed before the pandemic started.

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Washington votes on COVID-19 requirement for school

Updated: Apr. 14, 2022 at 10:27 AM PDT
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By FOX 12 Staff
The State of Washington voted on a COVID-19 requirement for school, deciding it won't require the vaccine but still encourage it.

Health Minute

Biden administration extending federal mask mandate by two weeks

Updated: Apr. 13, 2022 at 10:07 AM PDT
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By FOX 12 Staff
The Biden administration has decided to extend the federal mask mandate by two weeks meaning domestic travelers will still be required to masks.

Health Minute

Update to travel mask rules coming in days

Updated: Apr. 12, 2022 at 10:10 AM PDT
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By FOX 12 Staff
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will release new framework for travel mask rules this week.

Health Minute

April is Autism Acceptance Month

Updated: Apr. 11, 2022 at 10:01 AM PDT
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By FOX 12 Staff
April marks the month when we focus on autism awareness, and advocates say there should be a spotlight shining on autism acceptance as well.

Health Minute

New coronavirus variant has been detected

Updated: Apr. 7, 2022 at 10:02 AM PDT
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By FOX 12 Staff
A new coronavirus variant has been detected, and officials are warning that it could be the most contagious strain we have seen during the pandemic.

Health Minute

Washington State Dept. of Health issues warning about oysters harvested in certain areas

Updated: Apr. 6, 2022 at 9:59 AM PDT
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By FOX 12 Staff
The Washington State Department of Health is asking people not to eat certain oysters harvested from the south and central parts of Baynes Sound.

Health Minute

Taking Omega-3 supplements may help cancer treatments

Updated: Apr. 4, 2022 at 10:23 AM PDT
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By FOX 12 Staff
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