September 13, 2024, 9:25am Health
As the pregnant woman's contractions rolled in every two minutes, staff at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, dispatched an ambulance to send her elsewhere. Read story
September 12, 2024, 9:40am Health
Washington's insurance commissioner announced Wednesday that his office has approved a 10.7% rate increase for those residents who obtain insurance through the state's exchange. Read story
September 11, 2024, 11:08am Health
More women chose to have their tubes tied after Roe v. Wade was overturned in 2022, a new study shows, and the biggest increases were in states that ban abortion. Read story
September 11, 2024, 9:59am Health
A drug approved to treat obesity in adults and teens is safe and effective for use in kids as young as 6 when combined with diet and exercise, a small new study shows. Read story
September 10, 2024, 12:01pm Breast Cancer
ATLANTA – A new federal rule takes effect Tuesday that could potentially help more women spot breast cancer earlier. The FDA will require mammogram providers across the country to notify women if they have dense breast tissue, and recommend they consult with their doctor about whether they need additional screening. Read story
September 10, 2024, 10:11am Health
Cancer patients can ward off waves of vomiting after treatment with a relatively cheap anti-nausea pill, but some are running into coverage limits. Read story
September 10, 2024, 6:01am Health
Becky Litvintchouk didn’t think she’d be able to manage the mountain of tasks needed to become an entrepreneur. Every other part of her life has been overwhelming because of ADHD, which can impact her ability to concentrate. Read story
September 9, 2024, 10:18am Health
For the first time in years, Washington has been admitting mental health patients from jail to its state psychiatric facilities without significant delays. Read story
September 9, 2024, 6:02am Clark County News
An alternative to the traditional Pap smear will be available in the United States starting this fall but Clark County’s major health care providers don’t have immediate plans to use the new test. Read story
September 8, 2024, 6:07am Health
When pediatrician Eric Ball opened a refrigerator full of childhood vaccines, all the expected shots were there — DTaP, polio, pneumococcal vaccine — except one. Read story
