October 5, 2024, 6:00am Health
In the months after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the constitutional right to an abortion, there was a spike in the number of women seeking sterilizations to prevent pregnancy, a recent study shows. Read story
October 4, 2024, 4:08pm Business
Vancouver-based biotechnology company CytoDyn announced Friday that it is contracting with North Carolina pharmaceutical company Syneos Health for an upcoming oncology trial. Read story
October 4, 2024, 11:56am Clark County Health
Vaccine exemptions have risen in Clark County, mimicking countrywide trends that health officials say have a worrisome impact. Read story
October 3, 2024, 12:48pm Business
PeaceHealth announced Thursday it will acquire four Providence medical clinics in Clark County. Read story
October 3, 2024, 8:40am Health
Eli Lilly & Co.’s blockbuster weight-loss and diabetes drugs are no longer considered to be in shortage in the US, threatening to upend the many knockoffs that became popular when patients couldn’t find the brand-name medicines. Read story
October 3, 2024, 8:10am Health
U.S. kindergarten vaccination rates dipped last year and the proportion of children with exemptions rose to an all-time high, according to federal data posted Wednesday. Read story
October 3, 2024, 8:08am Health
From toys to kitchenware to food takeout trays, researchers have discovered a toxic chemical banned for its link to cancer in many common household items. Exposure to the flame retardant can come with serious health risks. Read story
October 2, 2024, 8:05am Health
It’s hard to miss the overflowing bowl of condoms at the entrance of the gym. Read story
