A city in the south emerges as the Ozempic capital of the United States
A city in the South, not New York or Los Angeles, has the highest per capita prescriptions of the popular weight loss drug.
A city in the South, not New York or Los Angeles, has the highest per capita prescriptions of the popular weight loss drug.
Biden administration tells doctors to provide emergency abortions
In a letter sent Tuesday to doctor and hospital associations, the Biden Administration reminded hospitals of their legal duty to offer stabilizing treatment, which could include abortions
In a letter sent Tuesday to doctor and hospital associations, the Biden Administration reminded hospitals of their legal duty to offer stabilizing treatment, which could include abortions
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.
Opting for a mobile approach, two Harborview nurses traded their scrubs for car keys, delivering crucial medical interventions directly to patients.
'I didn’t feel safe': Woman describes journey from Idaho to WA for abortion care
The Dobbs decision continues to have lasting impacts on women’s healthcare in Washington, as many are still crossing state lines in search of medical relief.
The Dobbs decision continues to have lasting impacts on women’s healthcare in Washington, as many are still crossing state lines in search of medical relief.
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.
A new rule proposed by the Biden Administration could wipe medical debt off most credit reports.
Should the US forgive medical debt? Americans sound off in recent poll
Medical debt relief is a higher priority for Americans than student loan forgiveness, a poll revealed.
Medical debt relief is a higher priority for Americans than student loan forgiveness, a poll revealed.
CDC: Adderall shortage may worsen after health execs charged with fraud
Done Global executives are accused of continuing to improperly prescribe Adderall and other stimulants despite social media posts claiming patients had overdosed and died.
Done Global executives are accused of continuing to improperly prescribe Adderall and other stimulants despite social media posts claiming patients had overdosed and died.
Healthcare company execs arrested for running $100M online Adderall scheme
The founder-CEO and clinical president of a digital health company have been arrested and charged for their part in a multi-million-dollar scheme to give people easy access to Adderall and other restricted drugs, among other crimes.
The founder-CEO and clinical president of a digital health company have been arrested and charged for their part in a multi-million-dollar scheme to give people easy access to Adderall and other restricted drugs, among other crimes.
1st person to receive pig kidney transplant dies nearly 2 months later
Pig kidney transplant recipient Richard Slayman has died nearly two months after he underwent the procedure. Here’s what’s known about xenotransplantation.
Pig kidney transplant recipient Richard Slayman has died nearly two months after he underwent the procedure. Here’s what’s known about xenotransplantation.
Free Dunkin’ coffee offered to all nurses on National Nurses Day 2024
Nurses can get a free medium hot or iced coffee on May 6, 2024, at Dunkin’. Here’s what to know.
Nurses can get a free medium hot or iced coffee on May 6, 2024, at Dunkin’. Here’s what to know.
13.4 million affected by Kaiser Permanente data breach
Around 13.4 million consumers were notified that their sensitive information was compromised this month after a data breach involving Kaiser Permanente.
Around 13.4 million consumers were notified that their sensitive information was compromised this month after a data breach involving Kaiser Permanente.
Licenses suspended for WA nurse accused of forcing abortion pills into ex, a former patient
The Washington State Board of Nursing (WSBON) suspended the licenses of a Gig Harbor nurse accused of rape and domestic violence assault. He is also accused of forcing an abortion-inducing drug into his ex-girlfriend, a former patient of his, while they were having sex.
The Washington State Board of Nursing (WSBON) suspended the licenses of a Gig Harbor nurse accused of rape and domestic violence assault. He is also accused of forcing an abortion-inducing drug into his ex-girlfriend, a former patient of his, while they were having sex.
Costco launches weight loss program for members
Costco members in all 50 states can get access to the new program
Costco members in all 50 states can get access to the new program
Pig kidney transplanted into man in surgical first
It’s the first time a genetically modified pig kidney has been transplanted into a living person.
It’s the first time a genetically modified pig kidney has been transplanted into a living person.
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.
MM120, an LSD formulation designed to treat generalized anxiety disorder, was recently granted a breakthrough therapy designation by the FDA.
Wegovy weight-loss medication gets FDA approval for use as heart disease prevention drug
The injectable semaglutide from Novo Nordisk was shown to reduce risk of cardiovascular death, heart attack and stroke.
The injectable semaglutide from Novo Nordisk was shown to reduce risk of cardiovascular death, heart attack and stroke.
Nursing schools fast track training to combat shortage: 12-month program a 'win-win'
A shortage of over 78,000 registered nurses is projected for next year. Here's where they're needed most.
A shortage of over 78,000 registered nurses is projected for next year. Here's where they're needed most.
Health clinic at Seattle Center offers free dental, vision and medical services
The state's largest free clinic returns this week at Seattle Center.
The state's largest free clinic returns this week at Seattle Center.
Flu cases surge across US, CDC reports
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released its latest weekly report, indicating a 16.2% increase in flu cases across the United States.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released its latest weekly report, indicating a 16.2% increase in flu cases across the United States.
Syphilis reaches 1950s levels in US, while other STD rates show mixed trends
The U.S. syphilis epidemic isn't abating, with the rate of infectious cases rising 9% in 2022, according to a new federal government report on sexually transmitted diseases in adults.
The U.S. syphilis epidemic isn't abating, with the rate of infectious cases rising 9% in 2022, according to a new federal government report on sexually transmitted diseases in adults.