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OHSU doctors honored with Biden Cancer Moonshot Scholars award

The grant money totaling $6.5 million will help advance cancer research and innovation while building a more diverse cancer research workforce.
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October kicks off Breast Cancer Awareness Month

More than 300,000 women will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer this year. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to celebrate fighters and survivors
Health

New research finds radon gas linked to more childhood leukemia

Researchers at Oregon State University discovered a link between radon gas and high levels of childhood cancer.
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OHSU researchers look into how your grandmother's health may affect you

Research suggests nutrition is more important than ever, especially how the diet pregnant mothers eat influences the baby.
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Tackling back to school anxiety amid the upcoming school year

As the school year starts, some kids may experience separation anxiety. Faced with having a hard time saying goodbye to their parents or loved ones.
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Negative impact of chronic stress on the body

Chronic stress can lead to recurring illnesses that seem to not have a cure, and has even been connected to issues with opioid use.
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What to look for regarding negative effects of stress on the body

New research shows chronic stress can cause health problems with real symptoms that doctors can't seem to explain.
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Ensuring your health care is covered while traveling at home or abroad

It is a busy travel season, and a lot of folks are taking off on trips out of state or out of the country. So what do you need to know to stay safe and healthy?
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'Keeping children in school is an absolute priority': Oregon sees its largest measles outbreak since 2019

So far, 25 people have contracted measles throughout the state over the past two months.
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Oregon doctors talk connection between physical, mental health

Experts say they're screening for depression and anxiety as part of preventative care.
Health

Oregon health officials report 2 cases of measles confirmed in Clackamas County, 1 in Marion County

The exact location of the initial exposure is unknown, which has led Oregon health officials to suggest there could be more, unreported cases.