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OHSU Health’s new CEO takes over

Chief Healthcare Executive December 15, 2025
Tarek Salaway began his new role as chief executive officer for OHSU Health on Monday. He says, “This is an extraordinary and special place whose commitment to excellence, innovation and the communities across Oregon are truly exceptional.”

Here’s How Hormone Changes Can Affect Alcohol Metabolism

Women's Health Magazine December 15, 2025
Women’s Health writes about the menstrual cycle and alcohol. Kathleen Grant, Ph.D., says, “High levels of alcohol in the blood can interfere with the production of estrogen and progesterone, as well as the brain’s release of other hormones that help synchronize the follicular and luteal phases of the menstrual cycle.”

Study Identifies Key Longevity Factor

Fitbook December 15, 2025
Continued news coverage of OHSU research strongly correlating sufficient sleep with life expectancy, even more than diet or exercise. Andrew McHill, Ph.D., says, “Sleep plays a vital role in nearly every biological process within our body, yet it is still one behavior that I think we commonly take for granted.”

Insufficient sleep linked to major hidden health risk, study reveals

FOX News December 12, 2025
Continued news coverage of OHSU research strongly correlating sufficient sleep with life expectancy, even more than diet or exercise. Andrew McHill, Ph.D., says, “Sleep plays a vital role in nearly every biological process within our body, yet it is still one behavior that I think we commonly take for granted.”

Social Media Draining Kids' Ability To Concentrate, Study Argues

HealthDay December 11, 2025
Continued news coverage of a new study from researchers at OHSU and Karolinska Institutet in Sweden that suggests social media could be draining children of their ability to concentrate: HealthDay story picked up by outlets across the country.
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