Medical Marvel

New OHSU Research Points to Potential Infertility Treatment

The work may help same-sex couples and others who can’t conceive a biological child.

03/18/2024 By Zoe Sayler

cannabis

Marijuana Use Tied to Heart Failure—with Some Caveats

Portland’s favorite herb increases cardiovascular risk, according to two new studies that will be presented at an American Heart Association conference next week.

11/08/2023 By Matthew Trueherz

This Stinks

Your Favorite Oregon Coast Beaches Have a Poop Problem

Sh*tty news from scientists, who say that fecal contamination levels are not low on Oregon's ocean beaches.

07/14/2023 By Dalila Brent

Snowbiz

Mobility Duo Is Taking the Snowboard Industry by Storm

The Central Oregon–based business offering physical therapy, workouts, and its own brand of "Snoga" is helping snowboarders of all ages prevent injury and improve their mobility.

02/20/2023 By Sam Stites

CORONAVIRUS

XBB.1.5 Is Spreading in the Northeast. What Does That Mean for Oregon?

An infectious disease expert from OHSU weighs in on the new omicron subvariant.

01/27/2023 By Isabel Lemus Kristensen

Health News

Respiratory Season Is Coming: Local Experts Weigh In on How to Stay Healthy

The colder months mark the start of what may be a winter surge of COVID-19, as well as flu and RSV. Here is how you can protect yourself and your loved ones.

11/08/2022 By Isabel Lemus Kristensen

Health

Masks Will Still Be Required at Oregon Health Care Settings, at Least Until Spring

The CDC has changed its guidelines on masking in hospitals and elsewhere, but Oregon officials have an eye on flu season.

10/04/2022 By Julia Silverman

COVID-19

Omicron Boosters Are Here in Portland. When Should You Get One?

We talked to an expert about the timing of your bivalent shot, the possible side effects, and what else you need to know about the new boosters.

09/14/2022 By Fiona McCann

Politics

A New Survey Suggests Abortion Could Be a Key Issue in Oregon This Fall

Most voters support reproductive rights, and they're motivated to turn out and vote.

08/16/2022 By Julia Silverman

Health

A New Blood Donation Center in Beaverton Wants to Pay You for Your Platelets

Will this new model help mitigate Oregon’s blood shortage crisis?

08/15/2022 By Michelle Harris

Health news

Monkeypox Is On the Rise in Oregon

Here’s the latest on what’s happening and what you can do to avoid infection.

08/09/2022 By Michelle Harris

Coronavirus

A New COVID Vaccine Is Headed for Oregon this Fall

Here's how public health officials are gearing up.

08/04/2022 By Julia Silverman

health news

Worried About Monkeypox in Oregon?

We talked to a local expert to find out more about the global outbreak and what it means for us.

06/07/2022 By Fiona McCann

Reproductive Rights

After the Roe v. Wade Leak, a Deluge of Support for Oregon-Based Abortion Funds

One group estimates that Oregon could see a 234 percent rise in the number of out-of-state abortion seekers. These groups are gearing up to help.

05/13/2022 By Shannon Daehnke

Reproductive Health

What Happens to Abortion Access in Oregon if Roe Versus Wade is Overturned?

We live in a state where Roe Versus Wade is enshrined in law. That doesn't mean there's no cause for concern.

05/03/2022 By Fiona McCann

COVID-19

Oregon’s Long-Awaited Digital Vaccine Card is Finally Here

The Oregon Health Authority launched the initiative to little fanfare April 25

04/29/2022 By Fiona McCann and Julia Silverman

Business

Can Portland-based Shoemaker BALA Bounce Back?

Disagreements with the early face of the brand—a beloved nurse and influencer with more than a million Instagram followers—changed the company's trajectory. Its founders, two former Nike employees, are trying to right the ship.

02/10/2022 By Julia Silverman