Strep throat: How serious can it get?
Strep throat can lead to severe infections if left untreated such as sepsis, kidney disease and could even impact the health of the heart, joints, brain and skin.
What still has asbestos? EPA announces comprehensive ban on carcinogen
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a comprehensive ban on asbestos due to its carcinogenic nature, despite its continued use in some products like chlorine bleach and brake pads, which still pose a threat to public health.
Brain Awareness Week with Pacific Science Center
It is Brain Awareness Week and the Pacific Science Center is getting ready to celebrate brains and neuroscience research with their brain test event.
Dr. Dre suffered three strokes amid hospitalization for brain aneurysm
In 2021, music mogul Dr. Dre was treated for a brain aneurysm and confined to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center for two weeks. Years later, Dre is talking about his hospitalization, revealing he suffered three strokes during his stay.
Neti pots, nasal-rinsing devices linked to potentially deadly amoeba
Using tap water for nasal-rinsing devices was linked to a potentially dangerous amoeba in a new study published by CDC researchers.
Stranger Things syphilis billboard: Pierce Co. Health Department goes sci-fi to fight rising cases
Health officials in Pierce County are hoping a "Strange" new billboard campaign will help raise awareness about syphilis.
Washington launches pollen surveillance system
As we head into the peak of spring allergy season, the Washington State Department of Health is trying something new this year.
Teen use of delta-8, an unregulated marijuana alternative, is rising
Delta-8 and other similar THC-type products sold over the counter in gas stations and smoke shops are not regulated and have not been evaluated for safety.
Luckiest stores to buy a lottery ticket in Washington
Are you hoping to win the jackpot this year? The Washington State Lottery released a list of the state's top 10 luckiest retailers.
Olivia Munn diagnosed with breast cancer
The 43-year-old actress has been battling the disease since April 2023.
Scientists use new strategy to successfully shrink tumors in early brain cancer trials
Researchers converted immune cells from patients into "living drugs" with the ability to recognize and combat glioblastoma, a form of brain cancer.
COVID fraud: Woman sentenced for using nearly $500k in business aid for luxury purchases
A Seattle woman has been sentenced for defrauding a COVID assistance program and using that money that was meant for company payroll and instead went on luxury shopping sprees, bought collectible cars, and failed BitCoin investment.
Christie Brinkley reveals skin cancer diagnosis
Supermodel and actress Christie Brinkley revealed she was diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma.
Tapeworm larvae found in man’s brain after he complained of migraines
The patient admitted to doctors that he frequently ate undercooked bacon for most of his life.
CDC updates measles prevention guidelines for travelers
Measles, still prevalent in many countries, primarily spreads through international travel, often by unvaccinated Americans.
Paul Alexander, who lived in iron lung for most of his life, has died at 78
Paul Alexander has lived in the chamber for 70 years, and he went on to become a lawyer and author.
Colorectal cancer rates spike in young people
Doctors are reporting more young people are being diagnosed with colorectal cancer. It's now a leading cause of cancer deaths of people under 50 years old in the US. Dr. Rachel Issaka of UW Medicine and Fred Hutch joined FOX 13 to discuss the spike in cases.
Expert says this is how long you should nap for
In honor of Sleep Awareness Week, a sleep expert offers insight into how long the ideal nap should be and the best time of day to take one.
Single LSD dose provides lasting relief from anxiety, researchers find
MM120, an LSD formulation designed to treat generalized anxiety disorder, was recently granted a breakthrough therapy designation by the FDA.
Most US teens feel peaceful without smartphones, study finds
A recent Pew Center Research study delved into the relationship between teenagers and their smartphones.