West Seattle high school student tests positive for whooping cough
A Chief Sealth International High School student has tested positive for whooping cough, and health officials are asking parents to monitor their children.
A Chief Sealth International High School student has tested positive for whooping cough, and health officials are asking parents to monitor their children.
No streaks: US approves sunscreen ingredient used in Europe for over 25 years
Americans will soon be able to purchase a newly approved sunscreen ingredient that has been approved in Europe since the 20th century.
Americans will soon be able to purchase a newly approved sunscreen ingredient that has been approved in Europe since the 20th century.
Tyler Mane, X-Men star and former wrestler, reveals breast cancer diagnosis
Tyler Mane, who is best known for his role as Sabretooth in "X-Men," shared he has been diagnosed with breast cancer.
Tyler Mane, who is best known for his role as Sabretooth in "X-Men," shared he has been diagnosed with breast cancer.
Seattle's Harborview Medical Center prepares for increased disease risk amid World Cup
Harborview Medical Center is planning its disease response for the influx of visitors during the FIFA World Cup.
Harborview Medical Center is planning its disease response for the influx of visitors during the FIFA World Cup.
Popular summer destination ravaged by Lyme disease bets on radical new solution
MIT researchers are exploring a new strategy that may help reduce Lyme disease in a well-known summer travel destination. Here's what they're doing.
MIT researchers are exploring a new strategy that may help reduce Lyme disease in a well-known summer travel destination. Here's what they're doing.
This exercise habit may slash dementia risk and help you live longer, study finds
People who incorporate strength training into their weekly routines may be more likely to live longer, according to a new study.
People who incorporate strength training into their weekly routines may be more likely to live longer, according to a new study.
TrumpRx list expanded again and tops 800 drugs, president says
President Trump said more than 800 drugs are now listed on his TrumpRx site.
President Trump said more than 800 drugs are now listed on his TrumpRx site.
House votes to cut funding for WIC, program that feeds pregnant women and children
The House has advanced a budget bill that cuts $200 million in funding for WIC, a program that provides healthy foods to millions of pregnant women, new moms and their young children.
The House has advanced a budget bill that cuts $200 million in funding for WIC, a program that provides healthy foods to millions of pregnant women, new moms and their young children.
Target baby wipes recalled for serious bacteria risk
FDA testing found a potentially dangerous bacteria in samples of various Up & Up baby wipes after Target and the manufacturer received complaints.
FDA testing found a potentially dangerous bacteria in samples of various Up & Up baby wipes after Target and the manufacturer received complaints.
CDC study links cosmetic procedures to infections, deaths among traveling patients
The CDC warned that cosmetic procedures performed while traveling can lead to serious infections, complications, and even death.
The CDC warned that cosmetic procedures performed while traveling can lead to serious infections, complications, and even death.
Federal officials unveil new plan in the fight against Lyme disease and tick-borne illness
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced a major initiative to combat Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses across the country.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced a major initiative to combat Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses across the country.
Melinda French Gates pledges $215M to advance women’s health worldwide
Melinda French Gates will expand her giving to improve women’s health globally, pledging another $215 million.
Melinda French Gates will expand her giving to improve women’s health globally, pledging another $215 million.
2 NIH researchers charged with allegedly smuggling monkeypox into the US
Two National Institutes of Health (NIH) researchers were arrested and charged for allegedly smuggling monkeypox into the U.S. and lying to border officials.
Two National Institutes of Health (NIH) researchers were arrested and charged for allegedly smuggling monkeypox into the U.S. and lying to border officials.
Pickleball stays America's fastest growing sport
Created on Bainbridge Island 60 years ago, now one of the fastest-growing sports in America, pickleball isn't showing any signs of slowing down.
Created on Bainbridge Island 60 years ago, now one of the fastest-growing sports in America, pickleball isn't showing any signs of slowing down.
Cigarette smoking rates in US hit historic low among adults
Smoking rates among adults dropped to a substantial low, with only a small percentage of adults admitting they are active smokers.
Smoking rates among adults dropped to a substantial low, with only a small percentage of adults admitting they are active smokers.
Trump backs HHS plan to reduce recommended childhood vaccines
President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order for federal agencies to coordinate their guidance with a Department of Health and Human Services study, which recommends vaccinating all children against multiple diseases.
President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order for federal agencies to coordinate their guidance with a Department of Health and Human Services study, which recommends vaccinating all children against multiple diseases.
Kentucky social media settlement: Meta reportedly paying $27M to settle addiction case
Meta platforms are reportedly paying $27 million to settle a social media addiction case in Kentucky, Reuters reported.
Meta platforms are reportedly paying $27 million to settle a social media addiction case in Kentucky, Reuters reported.
Several WA residents exposed to first bat rabies case in Snohomish County since 2023
Three residents in Snohomish County have been exposed to a bat that tested positive for rabies, the first bat rabies case in the county since 2023.
Three residents in Snohomish County have been exposed to a bat that tested positive for rabies, the first bat rabies case in the county since 2023.
Google aims to release 64 million “good" mosquitoes in California and Florida
Google’s Debug program promises its "good bugs" are designed to eliminate the disease-ridden "bad bugs."
Google’s Debug program promises its "good bugs" are designed to eliminate the disease-ridden "bad bugs."
Yet another recall over Salmonella-linked milk; item sold at Costco, Target, Walmart, other stores
To date, more than 40 food items have been affected by the Salmonella fears tied to those sourced dairy products.
To date, more than 40 food items have been affected by the Salmonella fears tied to those sourced dairy products.