These states have the highest number of safe hospitals, according to new report
Healthgrades’ 2026 Patient Safety Excellence Awards recognized 438 hospitals across 40 states as among the top 10% nationwide for patient safety.
Healthgrades’ 2026 Patient Safety Excellence Awards recognized 438 hospitals across 40 states as among the top 10% nationwide for patient safety.
Over 150,000 COVID-19 deaths went uncounted early in pandemic, study finds
A new study suggests the true early toll of COVID-19 in the U.S. was significantly higher than official counts.
A new study suggests the true early toll of COVID-19 in the U.S. was significantly higher than official counts.
Alcohol linked to rising colon cancer risk as disease becomes leading killer
Colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer-related death among people under 50, according to the American Cancer Society, and experts say alcohol consumption is a significant contributing risk factor.
Colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer-related death among people under 50, according to the American Cancer Society, and experts say alcohol consumption is a significant contributing risk factor.
This major city is introducing paid menstrual leave for female public workers
A major city has introduced a new policy granting female public employees up to two days of paid menstrual leave each month, aiming to improve worker well-being and productivity.
A major city has introduced a new policy granting female public employees up to two days of paid menstrual leave each month, aiming to improve worker well-being and productivity.
Long-term alcohol habit may be tied to a troubling cancer trend, doctors warn
Even moderate alcohol consumption is tied to higher colorectal cancer risk over time, researchers say.
Even moderate alcohol consumption is tied to higher colorectal cancer risk over time, researchers say.
From military to motherhood: How a WA vet is fixing postpartum care
A Seattle-area vet, after experiencing postpartum depression herself, founded a platform to help save struggling mothers.
A Seattle-area vet, after experiencing postpartum depression herself, founded a platform to help save struggling mothers.
RFK Jr. overstepped legal authority on transgender care for minors, judge rules
A federal judge said that Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. had overreached by issuing a declaration that called gender-transition medical treatments unsafe and ineffective for young people experiencing gender dysphoria.
A federal judge said that Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. had overreached by issuing a declaration that called gender-transition medical treatments unsafe and ineffective for young people experiencing gender dysphoria.
90,000 bottles of children's ibuprofen recalled nationwide, FDA says
Thousands of bottles of children’s ibuprofen have been recalled after complaints of a “foreign substance." Here’s what to know.
Thousands of bottles of children’s ibuprofen have been recalled after complaints of a “foreign substance." Here’s what to know.
Ex-military mom creates app to help save mothers
Pregnancy is often billed as one of the most precious and rewarding chapters of a person's life, but the reality of the postpartum experience can be overwhelming, lonely, and physically exhausting. FOX 13's Sabirah Rayford sits down with Stephiney Foley, founder and chief mom at Yuzi Care, a groundbreaking platform providing parents with clinical and emotional support during their fourth trimester.
Pregnancy is often billed as one of the most precious and rewarding chapters of a person's life, but the reality of the postpartum experience can be overwhelming, lonely, and physically exhausting. FOX 13's Sabirah Rayford sits down with Stephiney Foley, founder and chief mom at Yuzi Care, a groundbreaking platform providing parents with clinical and emotional support during their fourth trimester.
Annual CDC mobile lung screenings for coal miners begins in April across several states See where
The annual Centers for Disease Control (CDC) National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) black lung screenings for coal miners will start in April across several states.
The annual Centers for Disease Control (CDC) National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) black lung screenings for coal miners will start in April across several states.
Understanding the rise in athlete ACL tears
It seems like it has become and epidemic in sports - especially for women. This morning we spoke with journalist Craig Welch about the recent rise in ACL tears.
It seems like it has become and epidemic in sports - especially for women. This morning we spoke with journalist Craig Welch about the recent rise in ACL tears.
Officials confirm 2 measles cases in Grant County, WA
Health officials in Grant County, Washington have confirmed two new measles infections in the county, the latest in a rising surge of cases in Washington this year.
Health officials in Grant County, Washington have confirmed two new measles infections in the county, the latest in a rising surge of cases in Washington this year.
WA's first youth-led mental health summit
Growing up can be hard and overwhelming. Today, young people are no longer just participants in the conversations around mental health - they're leading it. This morning we are joined by Taanvi Arekapudi a high school student who is leading the way for youth-driven initiatives that empower young people to uplift other teens and encourage more conversations around mental health.
Growing up can be hard and overwhelming. Today, young people are no longer just participants in the conversations around mental health - they're leading it. This morning we are joined by Taanvi Arekapudi a high school student who is leading the way for youth-driven initiatives that empower young people to uplift other teens and encourage more conversations around mental health.
These states ranks as the best places for doctors in 2026, data suggests
A new WalletHub analysis finds that where doctors choose to practice can significantly affect their pay, workload and overall job satisfaction.
A new WalletHub analysis finds that where doctors choose to practice can significantly affect their pay, workload and overall job satisfaction.
Flu, RSV cases on the rise in Washington
The Washington Department of Health says respiratory illnesses have made up nearly 14% of emergency department visits so far in March.
The Washington Department of Health says respiratory illnesses have made up nearly 14% of emergency department visits so far in March.
WA DOH: Respiratory illnesses make up nearly 14% of ER visits in March
The Washington State Department of Health said respiratory illnesses have made up nearly 14% of emergency department visits this month, due to a spike in flu and RSV activity.
The Washington State Department of Health said respiratory illnesses have made up nearly 14% of emergency department visits this month, due to a spike in flu and RSV activity.
E. coli outbreak linked to raw cheddar sickens 7 in multiple states
Federal health officials are investigating a multistate E. coli outbreak that has sickened at least seven people.
Federal health officials are investigating a multistate E. coli outbreak that has sickened at least seven people.
DOJ and VA to work together to protect vulnerable veterans
Protecting our nation's vulnerable veterans is now the focus of a joint effort by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) thanks to a new memorandum of understanding (MOU).
Protecting our nation's vulnerable veterans is now the focus of a joint effort by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) thanks to a new memorandum of understanding (MOU).
Susie Wiles reveals breast cancer diagnosis: 'Grateful it was detected early'
White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles announced she has been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer.
White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles announced she has been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer.
Judge temporarily blocks federal health officials from reducing vaccine recommendations for children
A federal judge on Monday temporarily blocked federal health officials from cutting the number of vaccines recommended for every child.
A federal judge on Monday temporarily blocked federal health officials from cutting the number of vaccines recommended for every child.