Legacy, Regence Health split over rates; Oregon families scramble for healthcare
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) – A healthcare insurance nightmare. “The actual physical and mental impact that this has had…
Mono infection associated with threefold higher multiple sclerosis risk
Having the disease infectious mononucleosis, often called mono, caused by the Epstein-Barr virus is associated with an increased…
Salem medical office, waiting room identified as measles exposure sites
SALEM, Ore. (KPTV) – A medical office and an emergency department waiting room in Salem were identified as…
Scientists discover how herpes simplex virus softens cells to multiply faster
Herpes simplex virus partially liquifies the tightly packed, gel-like interior of human cell nuclei to copy itself faster,…
Measles exposure site identified at medical center in Oregon City, OHA says
OREGON CITY, Ore. (KPTV) – The Oregon Health Authority and Clackamas County officials say an emergency department waiting…
A shingles vaccine may delay dementia onset
A clever natural experiment in Canada suggests a routine shingles vaccine may do more than prevent rash. Instead,…
Shingles vaccination may slow biological aging in older adults
Shingles vaccination not only protects against the disease but may also contribute to slower biological aging in older…
Scientists capture real-time action of antiviral drugs on herpes
Harvard Medical School researchers have uncovered crucial insights into how an emerging class of antiviral drugs works. The…
Researchers block virus entry by targeting key protein interaction
Washington State University researchers have found a way to modulate a common virus protein to prevent viruses from…
Common viruses sharply raise heart attack and stroke risk, major global review shows
From flu and COVID-19 to HIV and shingles, a sweeping analysis reveals that viral infections can trigger or…