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Lack of insurance causes 500+ yearly deaths in Oregon

Those fighting health care reform in Oregon and the U.S. may want to reconsider. Recent research indicates that lack of health insurance directly...
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Oregon moves toward universal health coverage

Oregon just took another big step towards universal health coverage. Gov. Ted Kulongoski signed a bill yesterday that will extend free or...
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Obama's public option is the best option

In July 2008, Karen Kirsch followed the dream of many private health insurance holders, and sued Oregon state regulators for approving an average 26%...
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FDA panel recommends lower acetaminophen dosage

An advisory panel convened by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommended that the maximum daily dosage for acetaminophen be lowered from its...
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Oregon Democrats vote for transparency in drug lobbying

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Democrats in the Oregon House of Representatives passed a bill Friday that would require companies that produce drugs and medical devices to disclose...
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Oregon House passes revised rape law

The Oregon House of Representatives unanimously passed House Bill 2343 today, a revision of the current rape statute. Under the current law, if a...
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FDA reports Zicam smell loss complaints

Over 130 Zicam users have complained to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) about long lasting and even permanent smell loss following their use of...
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Catlin Gabel cancels classes over swine flu

To the dismay of parents and students at Portland's Catlin Gabel looking forward to graduation ceremonies, the school has canceled both the last day...
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Portland ground beef recall

You might want to check the label on that ground beef in your freezer. Portland-based SP Provisions has issued a recall of nearly 40,000 pounds of...
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Toxic BPA linked with bottled water

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It may be time to switch back to drinking from the tap. A recent study has confirmed that water bottles made with bisphenol A (BPA) significantly...
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