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Brent is a Portland writer and progressive political activist. He has a Psychology BA from NYU and is working toward a Master of Public Health at Portland State University. You can reach him at pdxwellness@gmail.com.

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Cancer warning for lunchmeats

Take it easy on the Lunchables or risk bowel cancer, say researchers at the World Cancer Research Fund. The organization warns that years of eating...
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Beet juice boosts endurance

A new study from the University of Exeter found that drinking beet juice before exercising made the workout less tiring. The researchers identified...
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How to avoid 'male pregnancy' weight gain

A new study indicates that the male partners of pregnant women gain an average of 14 pounds during the pregnancy.Many of the 5,000 men polled blamed...
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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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Oregon Food Bank recalls blueberries

In response to a complaint about foreign material found in a bag of frozen blueberries, the USDA has issued a recall on berries stamped "2009 APR...
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Recession may improve health

The current recession may have an unexpected side effect for Oregonians: a longer life. At least as long as the recession lasts, according to studies...
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Task force releases plan to combat Oregon obesity

Oregonians are getting fatter. Six out of 10 adults in Oregon are overweight or obese, along with about one in five children, and the numbers keep...
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New study on heart healthy diets

Want a healthy heart? Eat your vegetables. And nuts and whole grains.What doctors and other health professionals have been advising Americans to eat...
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Portland farmers' markets: a cancer fighting diet

Diet and exercise. These two things seem to be just what the doctor ordered--for about everything, and cancer is no exception. To lower your risk of...
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