October 27, 2022, 1:47pm Health
Before the end of Washington’s COVID-19 state of emergency Oct. 31, state health officials said Thursday that serious health concerns, including COVID-19, remain. Read story
October 25, 2022, 7:35am Health
A massive recall of millions of sleep apnea machines has stoked anger and frustration among patients, and U.S. officials are weighing unprecedented legal action to speed a replacement effort that is set to drag into next year. Read story
October 25, 2022, 7:32am Health
Given the social isolation and mask wearing over the past two winters, you might have forgotten what a real influenza outbreak looks like. But rest assured — the virus has not forgotten about you. Read story
October 25, 2022, 6:02am Food
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently proposed updating the definition of “healthy” that foods can use on their nutrition labels. Read story
October 24, 2022, 8:09am Health
In Mississippi, where health officials expect 5,000 more births each year as a result of the Supreme Court ruling upending abortion rights, children are more likely to die before their first birthday than in any other state. Read story
October 23, 2022, 6:00am Health
Colorado could become the second state after Oregon to allow the use of certain psychedelic substances that are illegal under federal law. Read story
October 23, 2022, 6:00am Health
Maybe you’ve never heard of the Epstein-Barr virus. But it knows all about you. Read story
October 21, 2022, 7:36am Health
Washington has run out of funding for its HIV prevention assistance program and its future remains uncertain — despite growing demand. Read story
October 20, 2022, 1:48pm Health
COVID-19 shots should be added to the lists of recommended vaccinations for kids and adults, a panel of U.S. vaccine experts said Thursday. Read story
October 20, 2022, 1:32pm Health
A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advisory committee on Thursday voted that the agency should update its recommended immunization schedules to add the COVID-19 vaccine, including to the schedule for children. Read story
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