The US must vaccinate most of the country against Covid-19 by winter to avoid more variants, expert says
With the odds stacked against the US reaching the target of 70% of adults partially vaccinated by July 4 -- a goal set by President Joe Biden -- a vaccine expert said time is running out to get ahead of the potential spread of Covid-19 variants.
Heart inflammation condition looked like heart attack in kids, pediatrician says
The teenaged boys all looked like they were having heart attacks. They complained of chest pain and general discomfort, and tests looked at first as if they were suffering an acute myocardial infarction, or heart attack. But they weren't. Instead,…
How wildfire smoke can be dangerous to your health
Wildfire season is upon us and when a fire breaks out, the smoke it creates can be just as dangerous.
These communities remain at high risk for dangerous Covid-19 variants rapidly increasing in US, expert warns
The country continued this week on a path to reopening from the Covid-19 pandemic, with major population centers such as New York and California pulling back on restrictions following increased vaccinations and lowered infections.
Washington Dept. of Health urges patience as state nears reopening
Washington is close to reaching its 70 percent vaccination goal.
Type 2 diabetes: How to know which medication is best
There's an overwhelming number of Type 2 diabetes medications available, but waiting too long to adjust treatment can have long-lasting negative effects.
When would a person need a vitamin B12 supplement?
An estimated 3.2% of adults ages 50 or older have very low B12 levels, and up to 20% may have borderline deficiency.
Cases of a dangerous Covid-19 variant are 'rapidly increasing' in US, expert says
As US states lift more coronavirus restrictions, experts are worried people who aren't fully vaccinated could contribute to further spread of the virus.
King County: COVID mask mandate to end June 29
SEATTLE (AP) — Health officials said Tuesday that 70% of eligible people in Washington state’s most populous county have received either the one-dose Johnson and Johnson COVID vaccine or both doses of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines. That means 70%…
WSU researchers identify protein to help with heart attack recovery
Every year in the United States around 800,000 people will have a heart attack -- that's about one every four seconds, and the recovery can be challenging. Researchers at Washington State University are working to make that easier.
Study finds adults who skip breakfast miss out on important nutrients
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- They say breakfast is most important meal of the day, and a recent study from Ohio State University suggests adults who skip it are missing out on important nutrients that are most abundant in morning meals. An…
Study finds toxic chemicals called PFAS in makeup
The "No PFAS in Cosmetics Act" was introduced after a study found high levels of a marker for toxic PFAS substances in makeup products.
Spokane Transit's 'Free Ride to Vaccine' program extended through June
The program that allows for people to schedule COVID-19 appointments to and from vaccine clinics will be extended through the rest of June.
Concerned about another smoky wildfire season? Here's how you can stay healthy
In recent years, wildfire smoke has severely diminished air quality in the Inland Northwest—in 2018 and 2019, Spokane had the worst air quality in the U.S. During the summer of 2020, it threatened to push beyond the air quality index.
Boris Johnson extends England's long pandemic restrictions as variant stunts vaccine rollout
England's plan to lift all Covid-19 restrictions on June 21 has been scuppered by the Delta variant of the virus, Boris Johnson said Monday.
Seattle mental hospital — the third in WA — to begin construction soon
State dollars will take mental health services in a new direction with two projects: a psychiatric hospital near Northgate Mall and a proposed behavioral health center at Harborview.
