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Simulated bioterrorism attack puts county health department, first responders to the test (with video) | May 23

Should an act of bioterrorism ever occur in Clark County, public health officials are ready to respond.

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• By Marissa Harshman

Crisis responses services available throughout region | May 23

May is recognized nationally as Mental Health Month. To celebrate, Southwest Washington Behavioral Health is reminding people of services available to everyone, regardless of insurance coverage.

Cancer centers, nonprofits host survivors day | May 23

Area hospitals, cancer centers and nonprofit groups are hosting a celebration of life for cancer survivors and their families.

Lecture series offers advice for health concerns | May 23

A new session of Oregon Health & Science University’s “Ask the Health Experts” seminar series is up and running.

Injured veterans find multiple benefits from paddling on dragon boat teams | May 22

From the shore along Vancouver Lake, you can see ospreys slice through the sky, then suddenly wheel around and plunge toward a target in the water.

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• By Tom Vogt

WHO: 22 deaths worldwide from coronavirus | May 23

GENEVA — World Health Organization officials said Thursday that their probe into the deadly new coronavirus that has now claimed 22 lives is being delayed because of a dispute over the ownership rights to a sample.

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• By John Heilprin, Associated Press

Birth control coverage up for federal appeal | May 23

DENVER — In the most prominent challenge of its kind, Hobby Lobby Stores Inc. is asking a federal appeals court Thursday for an exemption from part of the federal health care law that requires it to offer employees health coverage that includes access to the morning-after pill.

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• By Kristen Wyatt, Associated Press

Polish man gets quick face transplant after injury | May 22

WARSAW, Poland — A 33-year-old Polish man received a face transplant just three weeks after being disfigured in a workplace accident, in what his doctors said Wednesday is the fastest time frame to date for such an operation. It was Poland's first face transplant.

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• By Monika Scislowska, Associated Press

Pierce County judge outlaws 'parking' mentally ill | May 21

TACOMA — A judge in Tacoma has ruled the practice of temporarily "parking" the mentally ill in hospital emergency rooms without treatment violates state and federal law.

Decision time for Portland fluoridation | May 21

PORTLAND — Procrastinators dropped off their ballots Tuesday as Portlanders decided for the first time in more than 30 years whether to add fluoride to their drinking water.

Group cooks up a food swap | May 22

Planning and preparing a family dinner can be a challenge, especially in homes with a new baby or a mobile toddler.

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• By Marissa Harshman

Spring clean your refrigerator for a healthier you | May 20

I use every opportunity I can to exercise, and if you are anything like me, you're in the midst of "Spring Cleaning Fever."

Grocery shopping on an empty stomach leads to dieting disaster | May 20

Attention dieters: If you want to maximize your chances of success, don’t go to the grocery store on an empty stomach.

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• By Los Angeles Times

How should U.S. cut the salt? | May 20

WASHINGTON — A surprising new report questions efforts to get Americans to sharply cut back on salt, saying getting to super-low levels may not be worth the struggle.

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• By Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press

UN: Eat more insects; good for you, good for world | May 13

ROME — The latest weapon in the U.N.'s fight against hunger, global warming and pollution might be flying by you right now.

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• By Frances D'Emilio, Associated Press