What is ‘sober curious’? All about the growing shift on alcohol
The “sober curious” alcohol movement is becoming more mainstream. Here’s what it’s about and how it could impact your life.
Daily multivitamins might not help you live longer, study finds: 'No differences in mortality'
A study found those who took daily multivitamins did not have a lower risk of death from any cause than people who took no multivitamins.
Toxic algae caution advisory issued for Pierce County lake
The Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department is asking people and pets to avoid the areas of Bay Lake in Key Peninsula after issuing a toxic algae caution advisory this week.
Health officials issue toxic algae warning in Pierce County
Health officials with the Tacoma Pierce County Health Department are warning people to avoid Bay Lake in Key Peninsula.
Bellevue IHOP tied to 5 salmonella infections closes
An IHOP location in Bellevue is now closed after multiple people contracted salmonella from eating there, even after the restaurant was fully disinfected.
US health officials recommend fall vaccination campaign as COVID-19 ticks up
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended a new round of shots for all Americans this fall.
Supreme Court allows emergency abortions in Idaho
The Supreme Court cleared the way Thursday for Idaho hospitals to provide emergency abortions, for now, in a procedural order that left key questions unanswered and could mean the issue ends up before the conservative-majority court again soon.
US Supreme Court allows emergency abortions in Idaho
The U.S. Supreme Court is releasing more opinions. We are still waiting on rulings of high-profile cases including how cities deal with homelessness and presidential immunity.
Harborview nurses take health care to Seattle streets, help reduce ER visits
Opting for a mobile approach, two Harborview nurses traded their scrubs for car keys, delivering crucial medical interventions directly to patients.
Increased risk of dengue virus in US, CDC warns – here’s what to know
The CDC is warning Americans about an increased dengue virus risk, as cases of the mosquito-borne viral disease hit record numbers worldwide.
Biden's student loan relief plan blocked
President Biden's student loan repayment plan is facing major hurdles because of federal judges in Kansas and Missouri.
Bloodworks Northwest urgently appeals for Seattle donors amid blood shortage
Bloodworks Northwest has issued an urgent appeal for blood donors, citing critically low levels of Type O blood heading into the Fourth of July holiday.
SCOTUS to rule on Idaho abortion ban this month
Abortion providers in Washington state are waiting for a U.S. Supreme Court ruling.
Jury awards more than $13M to woman who fell on Seattle sidewalk
A jury awarded $13.1 million to an ultramarathon athlete who was severely injured when she fell on a Seattle sidewalk in 2021.
New rule could forgive medical debt for millions of Americans
A new rule proposed by the Biden Administration could wipe medical debt off most credit reports.
New rule could forgive medical debt for millions of Americans
A new rule proposed by the Biden Administration could wipe medical debt off most credit reports.
Empowering women seeking motherhood during Infertility Awareness Month
June is Infertility Awareness Month, a month to shine a spotlight on the struggles many families face, and remove the stigma associated with infertility.
Expert empowers women seeking motherhood during Infertility Awareness Month
June is Infertility Awareness Month, a month to shine a spotlight on the struggles many families face, and remove the stigma associated with infertility.
Summer heat could pose serious health risks
Safety is key as the summer heat ramps up across the United States.
Rare case of sexually-transmitted 'ringworm' found in California
A rare "ringworm" form of a sexually-transmitted infection (STI) was reported in California.