Seattle mother says Medicaid cuts threaten twins’ cancer fight
As federal Medicaid cuts take effect, a West Seattle mother fears the lifeline keeping her twin daughters alive could be stripped away.
New blood test can detect early signs of ALS, study finds
ALS is a difficult disease to diagnose, and researchers say they’ve found clues in the blood that can help with early detection.
Seattle prepares to host 2025 Parkinson's Optimism Walk
On September 28, Seattle will again host its annual Northwest Optimism Walk, which is critical for building community among those impacted by the disease.
Acupuncture helps with chronic low back pain in older adults, study finds
A new study found that acupuncture treatment for older adults with chronic back pain could notably help their pain levels and the disability often caused by it.
Breakfast timing may hold the key to living longer, new research reveals
Research tracking nearly 3,000 adults shows higher survival rates for early breakfast eaters.
Orting, WA community rallies around volleyball coach on third cancer battle
In Orting, the community there is rallying around their high school volleyball coach as she battles cancer for the third time.
New MRI brain scan predicts Alzheimer's risk years before symptoms develop
Elevated levels of this certain chemical element in the brain could serve as an early warning sign for Alzheimer's disease, researchers say.
WA could see 'sharp' rise in insurance premiums if ACA tax credits expire
The price of health insurance premiums could soon be too expensive for the 24 million people enrolled in the Affordable Care Act.
Healthy Living: Repairing a relationship after conflict
Even if you've found your soulmate, fights are inevitable — what really makes a difference is how you resolve them.
Kaiser Permanente
Latest 'MAHA' childhood disease report 'lacks details,' critics say
A new 20-page “MAHA” report prioritizes investigations into vaccine injuries, chemical exposure, prescription drugs and other factors as drivers for chronic childhood disease.
These states have the highest vaccination rates, data suggests
New data has ranked all 50 states across three key dimensions including children and teen immunization rates, adult and elderly rates, and immunization uptake disparities.
Deadly 'kissing bug' disease becoming endemic in the US: CDC
Chagas disease, also known as the “kissing bug" disease, is spreading across the United States, and some researchers believe it should now be classified as an endemic,
