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‘We’re Fighting For Our Lives’: Patients Protest Sky-High Insulin Prices

Dec 12, 2018

Trump Administration's Proposed ACA Cuts Could Create Parallel Insurance Market

Under proposals from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid, states would have more flexibility to create lower-cost insurance plans which could attract healthier individuals from the marketplace.

Nov 30, 2018

Democrats Taking Key Leadership Jobs Have Pocketed Millions From Pharma

Three lawmakers who will lead the U.S. House next year are among the biggest recipients of campaign contributions from the pharmaceutical industry.

Nov 29, 2018

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Overshadowed By Opioids, Meth Is Back And Hospitalizations Surge

In Oregon, overdose deaths from meth surged from nearly 85 from 2008 through 2010 to more than 350 over the same three-year time period.

Nov 26, 2018

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Gun Control Vs. Mental Health Care: Debate After Mass Shootings Obscures Murky Reality

Nov 19, 2018

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With Ongoing Turkey Salmonella Outbreak, Be Cautious In Kitchen

The outbreak of turkey parts, whole birds and ground turkey has sickened 164 people in 35 states, including Oregon, and one person has died.

Nov 19, 2018

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Pricey Precision Medicine Often Financially Toxic For Cancer Patients

The high cost of cutting-edge tests and treatments is threatening to keep precision medicine — one of the most celebrated areas in cancer research — out of reach for many patients.

Nov 17, 2018

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Fish Oil, Vitamin D Don't Prevent Cancer, Serious Heart Troubles

A clinical trial involving nearly 26,000 people showed these widely taken supplements don't affect rates of cancer diagnosis or serious heart issues but do appear to stem heart attacks and cancer deaths.

Nov 12, 2018

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House Dems In New Seats Of Power Will Steer Health Policy, Attack Drug Prices

But Republicans’ tightened grip on the Senate means those hoping for another round of dramatic, progressive reforms may be disappointed.

Nov 8, 2018

Quick: What’s The Difference Between Medicare-For-All and Single-Payer?

Terms like single payer, public option and universal health care are bandied about, but few know exactly what they mean.

Nov 5, 2018