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Researchers May Have Found The Key to Extending the Lives of ALS Patients

ALS was first identified as a progressive and fatal neurodegenerative disease in the late 1800's. Patients

(CORVALLIS, Ore. ) - Researchers have determined that a copper compound known for decades may form the basis for a therapy for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), or Lou Gehrig’s disease.

In a new study just published in the Journal of Neuroscience, scientists from Australia, the United States (Oregon), and the United Kingdom showed in laboratory animal tests that oral intake of this compound significantly extended the lifespan and improved the locomotor function of transgenic mice that are genetically engineered to develop this debilitating and terminal disease.

Sergeant Bergdahl: The Army`s Blunder

A round peg in a square hole. He told the medical staff, “Do not call me Sergeant”.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - I don’t care if you don’t like my title. Bowe Bergdahl was in the wrong place, wrong time, and in the wrong Army. He should have been in the Navy or Air Force, where his natural abilities could have been used and appreciated. It seems that he was somewhat of an intellectual. The infantry is the wrong place for such a person.

Oregon Researchers Successfully Tracking Memories in Real Time

The new findings show that EEG measures of synchronized neural activity can precisely track the contents of memory at almost the speed of thought. Successfully

(EUGENE, Ore. ) - University of Oregon researchers have tapped the rhythm of memories as they occur in near real time in the human brain.

Researchers May Have Found Key to Ending Bladder Cancer in Dogs and Humans

The group of proteins identified in this research already have a 90 percent accuracy, and researchers say they hope to improve upon that with continued research.

(CORVALLIS, Ore. ) - Veterinary researchers at Oregon State University have identified a unique group of proteins that indicate the presence of transitional cell carcinoma – the most common cause of bladder cancer – and may lead to a new assay which could better diagnose this disease in both dogs and humans.

Marijuana Committees and the Mexican Mafia: Are they Partners?

The marijuana business is bringing billions of dollars to the Mexican marijuana mafia.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - It is astonishing the way efforts toward legalizing marijuana use have gone since about the 1970’s when Vietnam War Veterans brought it back home with them.

Years before that, it was Caribbean islanders and African-American musicians who carefully transmitted marijuana from New Orleans to Memphis, Chicago, Philadelphia, New York City and essentially all along the East Coast.

Corvallis High Student Diagnosed With Meningococcal Disease

Meningococcal is an uncommon disease caused by bacteria present in the throat or nasal passages of about 10 percent of the general population.

(CORVALLIS, Ore. ) - A Corvallis High School student is being treated at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center for diagnosed meningococcal disease.

The Benton County Health Department is working with medical providers, Corvallis School District and family members to identify anyone who may have had enough close exposure to require preventive antibiotic treatment.

Researchers Say Lyme Disease Was Here Before Mankind

In the United States, Europe and Asia, ticks are a more important insect vector of disease than mosquitos.

(CORVALLIS, Ore. ) - Lyme disease is a stealthy, often misdiagnosed disease that was only recognized about 40 years ago, but new discoveries of ticks fossilized in amber show that the bacteria which cause it may have been lurking around for 15 million years – long before any humans walked on Earth.

Oregon Asthma Suffers to Benefit From New Carbon Cutting Pollution Plan

In 2012, 7 million metric tons of carbon pollution were emitted from power plants in Oregon - equal to the yearly pollution from over 1 million cars.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - We know climate change will put vulnerable populations at greater risk – including the elderly, our kids, and people already suffering from burdensome allergies, asthma, and other illnesses.

According to the most recent estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 10.6 percent of Oregon’s adult population and 9.5 percent of children in the state suffer from asthma.

Done! House Blocks DEA From Targeting Medical Marijuana Dispensaries

49 Republicans and 170 Democrats approve historic amendment intended to prevent the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration from raiding state-legal medical marijuana dispensaries.

(SEATTLE) - After years of effort and six previous tries, an unprecedented victory has finally happened. Congress on Thursday night approved a measure that will prevent the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration from interfering with state medical marijuana laws.

The legislation marks the first time in history that Congress has voted in favor of ending the federal government’s war on medical marijuana patients and providers.

U.S. House Passes Measure to End War on Medical Marijuana Patients and Providers

"This historic vote shows just how quickly marijuana reform has become a mainstream issue," said Tom Angell of Marijuana Majority. Oregon Representative Earl Blumenauer backed the measure.

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - After years of effort and six previous tries, an unprecedented victory has finally happened.

Congress on Thursday night approved a measure that will prevent the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration from interfering with state medical marijuana laws. The legislation marks the first time in history that Congress has voted in favor of ending the federal government’s war on medical marijuana patients and providers. A record-high 49 Republicans joined 170 Democrats in voting for the measure.