June 20, 2023, 6:03am Health
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I spent many a summer at the beach growing up. My mother always slathered me with sunscreen. Now, as a 30-year-old woman, sunscreen remains a part of my routine, regardless of the weather. Recently, I was surprised to learn that one of my friends — a young… Read story
June 20, 2023, 6:02am Health
Most transplanted hearts are from donors who are brain dead, but new research shows a different approach can be just as successful and boost the number of available organs. Read story
June 20, 2023, 6:01am Health
With summer just ahead, federal safety officials are warning people about the risk of children drowning, and offering tips and precautions designed to prevent such tragedies. Read story
June 18, 2023, 6:00am Health
It was a late-spring House of Representatives hearing, where members of Congress and attendees hoped to learn lessons from the pandemic. Witness Marty Makary made a plea. Read story
June 18, 2023, 5:49am Business
“Americans will get $1.1 B in rebates from health insurance companies this year cuz of a provision I wrote in the ACA.” Read story
June 18, 2023, 5:43am Health
A new Washington state law will be a lifesaver for Washington residents, say doctors and breast cancer patients. Read story
June 18, 2023, 5:22am Health
Mary Zhelyazkova was surprised when pharmacists at Florida’s largest safety net hospital said they could not fill her prescription. Read story
June 16, 2023, 6:03pm Health
Testosterone replacement therapy is safe for men with “low T” who have heart disease or are at high risk for it, a new study suggests. Read story
June 16, 2023, 8:01am Health
"We are in a tough spot right now, no doubt,” Kevin Bovenkamp, the assistant secretary of the Washington Department of Social and Health Services acknowledged in federal court Wednesday, speaking about the lengthy delays people in jail are facing while waiting for beds at state psychiatric hospitals. Read story
June 16, 2023, 8:00am Health
On the first floor of the University of Washington’s main undergraduate library, one vending machine stands out. Instead of bags of chips and candy, the shelves are stocked with emergency contraception, pregnancy tests and over-the-counter pain medications. Read story
