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Sepsis is the immune system’s extreme response to an infection, causing symptoms such as a high temperature, clammy hands, chills, and a rapid heart rate.

Yeast infections, which are sometimes called candidiasis, candidosis, or thrush, occur when the yeast Candida albicans overgrows and spreads in the body.

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a type of infection-causing bacterium that is resistant to the antibiotic methicillin.

Carbon monoxide poisoning occurs when someone breathes in too much CO. It can cause effects ranging from headache and nausea to coma and death.

Lyme disease is a complex condition caused by bacteria transferred to humans via tick bites. Symptoms occur in stages and can last from weeks to years.

Cellulitis is a relatively common bacterial infection affecting the inner layer of your skin and underlying tissue, causing red, warm, tender skin.

This article explains what Hashimoto’s disease is, how it affects those who live with it, and what treatments are available for it.

Shingles can cause an itchy, painful rash. There are treatments to prevent, reduce the severity, and manage symptoms of shingles.

Learn more about German Wirehaired Pointers, including personality, temperament, traits, and care needs to see if this is the right dog for your family.

Many areas affected by the 2021 heatwaves had cooling shelters available, including in public spaces like libraries. But advocates argue that this is not enough.

Librarians at the Multnomah County Library are part of growing trend to train librarians to administer naloxone to help prevent deaths from opioid overdoses

You may be wondering what snacks are best to fuel your kids through their active days. Learn what healthy items to look for and grab!

We review Experimental Grain Whisky, a new release from Compass Box. Its blend includes a 100% malted barley grain whisky from Loch Lomond.

We review The Gladstone Axe The Black Axe. It’s a blended Scotch named after the British Prime Minister who signed the Spirits Act of 1860.

We review The Cooper from Herb & Lou’s Infused Cocktail Cubes. It’s a frozen cube you can mix with your whiskey to make an easy blood orange ginger old fashioned.

When I heard Rockabilly Cafe, a 1950s-style diner, opened in the St. John’s area in Portland, I immediately wanted to try it.

I’m definitely going to add Mee Dee Thai to my North Portland Thai food rotation.

Reviews from exciting independent restaurants across the US!

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