Month: January 2021

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Under pressure from federal officials, Gov. Kate Brown announced Tuesday that she’ll allow all Oregonians 65 and older to be eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations starting Jan. 23 -- at least a month earlier than expected. On her own accord, Brown also said she would allow childcare, preschool and K-12 school employees to start receiving vaccinations the same day, triggering what will be an unprecedented wave of people seeking vaccinations in a state that has struggled to administer shots quickly. Brown’s decision to expand vaccinations to older Oregonians came in response to urging from U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar, who earlier in the day said all states should start vaccinating Americans who are 65 or older and people with underlying conditions that put them at highe...

A li New research found drinking one small glass of wine or beer a day could lead to heart problems down the line. The largest study on alcohol consumption and atrial fibrillation (AFib) found people who consume one drink a day are 16% more likely to develop AFib.  Those who develop AFib, an irregular heartbeat, have a higher risk of strokes and heart failure.  The findings directly challenge the idea that alcohol consumption in moderation has preventative qualities like improving heart health.  Visit Insider's homepage for more stories. US health officials recommend men drink no more than two drinks a day and women drink no more than one drink a day to avoid the dangerous side effects of long-term binge drinking like heart disease, high blood pressure...

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SALEM, Ore. – Soon, Oregonians age 65 and older will be lining up to receive a COVID-19 vaccine alongside educators. The change to the state’s plan for the next phase of distribution comes after new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Many among this high-risk group have been calling for an opportunity to get vaccinated as the state previously planned to put the focus on school staff in hopes of bringing students back into the classroom. On Jan. 23, this next priority phase will begin to get vaccinated. It incl...