Healthy Living

Source: Standardization of thyroid ultrasound reporting in the community setting decreases biopsy rates

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a chronic condition characterized by acid flowing back up the esophagus from the stomach. It affects an estimated 18-28 percent of adults in North America. Common Symptoms of GERD…

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), the most prevalent of functional gastrointestinal disorders, is commonly diagnosed by gastroenterologists and primary care physicians. Recurrent abdominal pain and altered bowel habits, along with bloating…

Why take chances? Colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of cancer-related death for men and women and about 5 percent of Americans will develop colorectal cancer in their…

Colon cancer remains a common and deadly cancer—it is the second most common cause of cancer death in men and women in the United States.           …

Source: Oregon telehealth bill has a legion of provider fans, but insurers raise cost concerns

American Heart Month is a time to focus on improving heart health and preventing heart disease, the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States. This…

Can the COVID-19 mRNA vaccine cause COVID-19 infection? The COVID-19 vaccines currently available, Moderna and Pfizer, are not live vaccines. Therefore, they cannot cause a COVID-19 infection in the recipient.…

Source: Results of Lung Cancer Screening in the Community

Source: 4 Portland health systems gear up for mass vaccination clinic at Convention Center