by Ty Davison | Mar 14, 2025 | News & Commentary
Texas Senate Bill 379 would ban using SNAP benefits (food stamps) to purchase sodas, sugary drinks, candy, desserts, snacks like potato chips, etc. “According to USDA statistics cited during the hearing, up to 20% of SNAP benefits are spent on foods targeted by this...
by Ty Davison | Mar 13, 2024 | News & Commentary
Cold water immersion benefits are not backed by quality science, report says | CNN: A systematic review of scientific studies on the Wim Hof method of cold water therapy found the quality of the research inadequate to support most claims of effectiveness without...
by Ty Davison | May 16, 2023 | News & Commentary, Sports
Portland Timbers legend Jimmy Conway had Stage 4 CTE, study finds – oregonlive.com: Portland Timbers legend Jimmy Conway, an influential figure in Portland soccer history, died in 2020 at age 73 after battling trauma-induced dementia. Now, three years later, a...
by Ty Davison | Aug 15, 2020 | News & Commentary
Study Says Obesity Raises Risk of Death from Covid-19 Among Men – The New York Times: Older age and chronic health conditions like high blood pressure and heart disease are known to increase the risk of severe Covid-19. The Centers for Disease Control and...
by Ty Davison | May 14, 2020 | News & Commentary
County fails to meet state’s already lax criteria, gets turned down. Not a great look for the commissioners. Marion County (and Polk County, too) won’t be re-opening on Friday despite the efforts of county commissioners. Next review by the Oregon Health...
