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September 23, 2021

Pandemic’s heavy toll: Excess weight gain in kids

After a year of remote learning and decreased physical activity, childhood …

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September 23, 2021

Help for people struggling with drugs or alcohol

Find addiction and recovery information, assessments, and ways to get support …

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September 16, 2021

Concerned about the flu and COVID-19? Get vaccinated today

The 2020-21 flu season was mild, but health officials expect a more severe …

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September 13, 2021

When it comes to mammograms, ‘waiting is the hardest part’

A Kaiser Permanente initiative to provide speedy results helps put members …

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September 9, 2021

How to lower your risk of dementia

It’s never too late (or too soon) to take preventive steps. And, with a …

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September 1, 2021

This flu season, getting vaccinated is critically important

Immunization offers the best defense against getting or spreading the …

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August 31, 2021

COVID-19 concerns: Vaccine answers from an expert

As hospitals fill and the pandemic surges in Oregon, infectious disease …

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August 27, 2021

Young children gained weight during the pandemic

A Kaiser Permanente study shows youngsters gained excess weight during …

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August 26, 2021

$56 million NIH grant to expand Alzheimer’s research

Kaiser Permanente, University of Washington School of Medicine, and University …

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August 20, 2021

How you can help prevent suicide

When someone is struggling with suicidal thoughts, it can be hard to know …

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August 16, 2021

Discovering resilience and silver linings from the pandemic

Kaiser Permanente member Marivic Uytengsu and her baby, Angelique.

August 12, 2021

Supporting new moms in the postpartum period

By reaching out earlier and providing care that’s personalized to parents’ …

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