Disruptions loom as US port workers prepare for strike
Tomorrow could be the beginning of an East Coast port strike if a new contract agreement is not reached.
Biolab chemical plant fire near Atlanta, GA
More than 99,000 residents are under a shelter-in-place order a day after a fire at a chemical plant sent chlorine into the air.
150 firefighters exposed to asbestos in WA
Nearly 150 firefighters may have been exposed to asbestos while training in Snohomish earlier this year.
Is my COVID test expired? How to check, and what to do
If you have unused COVID tests lying around at home, they may be OK to still use. Here’s what to know as the cold and flu season ramps up.
Boeing, striking union break off talks with no deal
Boeing and its striking machinists' union have stalled out of contract talks.
Ellen DeGeneres shares three recent health diagnoses during special
During Ellen DeGeneres' final Netflix special, the 66-year-old comedian opened up about her recent triple diagnosis as she got candid about aging.
US suicides remain at highest level in nation’s history
A new report from the CDC reveals that more than 49,000 suicides were reported in 2023, which remain at the highest level in U.S. history.
Healthy Living: Implementing mindfulness into everyday life
When it feels like there is always something to do or work on, it can be easy to become stressed or overwhelmed. Patricia Egwuatu, a family medicine physician at Kaiser Permanente Capitol Hill Medical Center, says it's important to be mindful and take care of yourself.
Kaiser Permanente
Healthy Living: Implementing mindfulness into everyday life
When it feels like there is always something to do or work on, it can be easy to become stressed or overwhelmed. Patricia Egwuatu, a family medicine physician at Kaiser Permanente Capitol Hill Medical Center, says It's important to be mindful and take care of yourself.
Kaiser Permanente
'Galaxy Gas': Kids are inhaling dangerous levels of nitrous oxide
Videos of kids inhaling Galaxy Gas have taken off on social media, leading to new concerns about the dangers of abusing nitrous oxide.
Rabid bat found at Olympic National Park in WA
A rabid bat that was found in the Olympic National Park last month has tested positive for rabies, officials confirmed this week.
Nearly 200 chemicals linked to breast cancer could be exposed to people’s food: Study
Researchers said the study is a good jumping off point to improve the world’s understanding of what outside factors cause breast cancer and how to better prevent exposure.
Biden delivers last UN Assembly Address: Key moments
On Tuesday, President Joe Biden spoke in what could be his last UN General Assembly Address. FOX 13's Taylor Winkel wraps up the key moments from the address.
WSU pathologists confirm case of plague in blind Idaho deer
An emaciated, blind mule deer found in Idaho earlier this year has been confirmed to have a rare case of plague, said scientists from Washington State University.
Report details the lesser known link between alcohol and cancer risk
The latest Cancer Progress Report reveals a 33% decline in U.S. cancer deaths since 1991, but also highlights the lesser-known cancer risk posed by alcohol consumption.
Boeing machinist strike enters second week
With Boeing losing roughly half of a billion dollars due to the machinist walkout last week, we talk with employees about the direction they see negotiations going between Boeing and their union.
2024 Puget Sound Heart & Stroke Walk
In a quest to raise $1.5 million for heart and stroke-related health research, community members came out for the 2024 Puget Sound walk to share stories and raise money.
New COVID 'XEC' strain reported in 25 states
COVID-19 trackers across the country are closely monitoring the rise of a new strain.
Doctors prescribe 'nature' for better health
While there's medications and therapies to treat a variety of mental and physical ailments, health experts say more doctors are adapting their approach.
More than 3,000 chemicals enter the body through food packaging, study finds
A new study recently found evidence for widespread human exposure to food contact chemicals (FCCs) through food packaging items.