Health Archive
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Health Watch, March 23
Posted on March 23, 2011 | No CommentsWeight Loss Help — Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) meetings are held every Wednesday from 8:45 to 10 a.m. at the Hollywood Senior Center, 1820 N.E. 40th Ave. Anyone interested... -
Website on Health Launched
Posted on December 14, 2010 | 3 CommentsThe Men’s Health Project of Portland has unveiled a new health information website for the community. OurHealthAlliance.org provides accurate, up-to-date articles on health issues that are particularly relevant to African-Americans... -
Shield Kids from Flu
Posted on December 14, 2010 | No CommentsArsenal starts with shots, hygiene There are a number of ways parents can protect their children during flu season, experts say. The best defense is to get children vaccinated, according... -
For Your Health: AIDS Can Infect Anyone
Posted on December 14, 2010 | No CommentsBy Larry Lucas I have friends who say they don’t like to watch the news because it’s depressing or focuses too much on things that don’t impact them. But when... -
Low-Dose Aspirin Fights Cancer
Posted on December 14, 2010 | No CommentsA small, daily dose of aspirin significantly diminishes the risk of death from a wide range of cancers, according to a landmark study. Long-term use of a daily low-dose aspirin... -
Childhood Obesity: The Holiday Grinch
Posted on December 8, 2010 | No CommentsSensible solutions begin at home By Marc H. Morial As the daylight hours grow shorter and the holiday feasting season kicks off, I want to take a moment to remind... -
Get More Vitamin D, But Not Too Much
Posted on December 8, 2010 | No CommentsGot milk? You may need a couple cups more than today’s food labels say to get enough vitamin D for strong bones. But don’t go overboard: Long-awaited new dietary guidelines... -
Working for Lupus Awareness, Cure
Posted on December 7, 2010 | No CommentsPortland resident Molly McCabe was diagnosed with lupus in 2007. She co-founded Molly’s Fund with her mother Debbie to educate the community about lupus, to push for earlier, life-saving diagnoses... -
Bicycle Use Up Again
Posted on December 1, 2010 | No CommentsAfter a 1-year decline, bicycle traffic in Portland is growing again. A Portland Bureau of Transportation count released last week shows an 8 percent jump in bicycle trips overall. The... -
For Your Health: Making the Switch to an Ob-Gyn
Posted on November 23, 2010 | No CommentsBy Dr. Richard N. Waldman Adolescence — the period between puberty and adulthood — is a challenging and sometimes confusing stage of life. Many teens — and parents — find... -
Free Cervical Cancer Screenings
Posted on November 17, 2010 | No CommentsThe OHSU Center for Women’s Health offers free cervical cancer screenings for women who’ve encountered barriers to receiving a Pap test and pelvic exam. Typical barriers include lack of insurance... -
For Your Health: Healthy Habits Lower Risks
Posted on November 17, 2010 | No CommentsBy Dr. Richard N. Waldman We know that one in eight women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. And while we can’t predict who those women will be, research... -
Visibility Key to Road Safety
Posted on November 17, 2010 | No CommentsRiding a bike or walking are healthy and fun ways to get around, but dangerous situations can occur when motorists don’t see bicyclists or pedestrians. Unfortunately, not all people who... -
Week In Review
Posted on October 27, 2010 | 1 CommentBlazers Waive Pendergraph The Portland Trail Blazers have waived forward Jeff Pendergraph, it was announced Oct. 25 by General Manager Rich Cho. Pendergraph, 23, suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament... -
Flu Vaccine Supply Plentiful
Posted on October 19, 2010 | No CommentsPlenty of vaccine is available this flu season and Oregon Public Health officials are encouraging almost everyone to be immunized. “There should be enough to immunize everyone who wants to...
