Health & Fitness News

Notifications raise more questions in HIV, hepatitis infection scare at Oregon hospitals

The Providence and Legacy hospital chains are working with state public health officials and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

First measles case confirmed in Multnomah County; officials expect more

The measles case is unrelated to the recent outbreaks in Clackamas and Marion counties, officials said.

Readers respond: Pride and denial aren’t a winning strategy

Letters to the Editor can be submitted to letters@oregonian.com with full name and place of residence.

Readers respond: Many end life on their own terms

Letters to the Editor can be submitted to letters@oregonian.com with full name and place of residence.

Here are surprising species that can detect disease in humans

Many species of animals – from the microscopic worm C elegans, to ants, mice and dogs – have all successfully demonstrated the ability to detect diseases in people and from biological samples during experiments.

Richard Simmons, fitness guru known for ‘Sweatin’ to the Oldies,’ dies at 76

Simmons cause of death was not immediately clear. Authorities believe he died of natural causes and do not suspect foul play.