How WA is adapting to House Resolution 1's federal healthcare changes
WA officials held a press conference Thursday, outlining the next steps to adapt to healthcare and Medicaid changes required by House Resolution 1, or President Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill.'
WA officials held a press conference Thursday, outlining the next steps to adapt to healthcare and Medicaid changes required by House Resolution 1, or President Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill.'
Popular diet slashes liver fat by 67% while reversing prediabetes in some people
The keto diet may have surprising benefits for liver health, a new study suggests.
The keto diet may have surprising benefits for liver health, a new study suggests.
Possible weight loss treatment that doesn’t require eating less shows promise, study finds
A new potential weight loss treatment could provide many of the benefits of GLP-1 medications while avoiding some of the potential risks that come with eating less.
A new potential weight loss treatment could provide many of the benefits of GLP-1 medications while avoiding some of the potential risks that come with eating less.
Doctors, experts issue updated advice on flu, COVID shots: What to know
Leading medical organizations have issued updated guidance urging Americans to get vaccinated against flu and COVID-19 this fall.
Leading medical organizations have issued updated guidance urging Americans to get vaccinated against flu and COVID-19 this fall.
Teen dies from brain-eating amoeba just days after Louisiana child's death
A teenager who contracted a brain-eating amoeba in North Carolina has died, just days after the rare infection claimed the life of a child in Louisiana.
A teenager who contracted a brain-eating amoeba in North Carolina has died, just days after the rare infection claimed the life of a child in Louisiana.
Recalled weight loss products are tainted with toxic substance, FDA says
A product sold for weight loss has been recalled because it contains toxic substances that can cause “a wide range of serious and potentially life-threatening adverse effects.”
A product sold for weight loss has been recalled because it contains toxic substances that can cause “a wide range of serious and potentially life-threatening adverse effects.”
7 new dementia risk factors revealed — including one millions struggle with
Updated guidelines now list 19 modifiable dementia risk factors, expanded from the original 12.
Updated guidelines now list 19 modifiable dementia risk factors, expanded from the original 12.
September marks Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
Aside from skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men in the United States. The American Cancer Society says 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed in their lifetime. Rebecca Dabbs, Movember's cancer director for the US, joins FOX 13's Good Day Seattle to talk about the importance of early detection.
Aside from skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men in the United States. The American Cancer Society says 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed in their lifetime. Rebecca Dabbs, Movember's cancer director for the US, joins FOX 13's Good Day Seattle to talk about the importance of early detection.
Artificial sweetener linked to higher risk of cardiovascular events
Higher blood levels of the artificial sweetener xylitol were linked to a higher risk of a major adverse cardiovascular event, a new study finds.
Higher blood levels of the artificial sweetener xylitol were linked to a higher risk of a major adverse cardiovascular event, a new study finds.
Cyclospora research projects shuttered as US cases climb
The United States Department of Agriculture is shuttering two of their research projects used to study cyclospora, the foodborne parasite that has infected thousands of Americans in 20 states over the summer.
The United States Department of Agriculture is shuttering two of their research projects used to study cyclospora, the foodborne parasite that has infected thousands of Americans in 20 states over the summer.
Brain-eating amoeba leaves NC teen critically injured
A North Carolina teenager is in critical condition after contracting a rare brain‑eating amoeba, state health officials said.
A North Carolina teenager is in critical condition after contracting a rare brain‑eating amoeba, state health officials said.
High lead levels found in Interbay neighborhood: Public Health
Public Health - Seattle and King County said it recently discovered high levels of lead in the Interbay neighborhood, specifically around the 4200 block of 23rd Avenue W.
Public Health - Seattle and King County said it recently discovered high levels of lead in the Interbay neighborhood, specifically around the 4200 block of 23rd Avenue W.
Walmart agrees to pay $50M settlement over allegations its pharmacies filled illegal opioid prescriptions
Walmart has agreed to pay a $50 million settlement over allegations its pharmacies were illegally filling thousands of prescriptions for opioids and other controlled substances.
Walmart has agreed to pay a $50 million settlement over allegations its pharmacies were illegally filling thousands of prescriptions for opioids and other controlled substances.
DEA bans 7-OH drugs for two years
The Drug Enforcement Administration has issued a two-year ban on 7-OH drugs, a highly-addictive synthetic opioid derived from kratom.
The Drug Enforcement Administration has issued a two-year ban on 7-OH drugs, a highly-addictive synthetic opioid derived from kratom.
University of Georgia study links legal marijuana use to fewer sick days
Legalizing medical marijuana reduces health-related job absences, according to a University of Georgia study.
Legalizing medical marijuana reduces health-related job absences, according to a University of Georgia study.
Adventure therapy: 6 reasons to consider this therapeutic practice
A hike through the mountains, a kayak on a river, a ropes course or a ramble through the woods: These aren’t the settings one might usually associate with psychological treatment.
A hike through the mountains, a kayak on a river, a ropes course or a ramble through the woods: These aren’t the settings one might usually associate with psychological treatment.
Shingles vaccine linked to 24% lower dementia risk in older adults
A new Brown University-led study found that older adults who received the shingles vaccine Shingrix had a 24% lower relative risk of a dementia diagnosis over four years than those who were not vaccinated.
A new Brown University-led study found that older adults who received the shingles vaccine Shingrix had a 24% lower relative risk of a dementia diagnosis over four years than those who were not vaccinated.
Lettuce-linked cyclosporiasis outbreak expands to 3 more states
The largest foodborne outbreak of its kind in history has expanded, with three additional states now reporting cases of cyclosporiasis linked to recalled iceberg lettuce.
The largest foodborne outbreak of its kind in history has expanded, with three additional states now reporting cases of cyclosporiasis linked to recalled iceberg lettuce.
FDA approves updated COVID vaccines targeting XFG ‘Stratus’ variant
The FDA has approved updated COVID-19 vaccines from Moderna, Pfizer-BioNTech and Novavax-Sanofi for the 2026-27 season.
The FDA has approved updated COVID-19 vaccines from Moderna, Pfizer-BioNTech and Novavax-Sanofi for the 2026-27 season.
2 airport workers dead after malaria cases alarm officials at major travel hub
Two employees died after contracting a rare form of malaria linked to mosquitoes at a major German travel hub.
Two employees died after contracting a rare form of malaria linked to mosquitoes at a major German travel hub.