Medicare premium hike for 2026 will cut heavily into COLA
Medicare premiums are increasing again in 2026 in a jump that far outpaces both inflation and Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment.
Medicare premiums are increasing again in 2026 in a jump that far outpaces both inflation and Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment.
Holiday shopping and credit card tips
The National Retail Federation is predicting holidays sales will surpass the $1 trillion mark.
The National Retail Federation is predicting holidays sales will surpass the $1 trillion mark.
Holiday hiring trends
As we gear up for the holiday season, retail stores are hiring to make sure they're staffed up.
As we gear up for the holiday season, retail stores are hiring to make sure they're staffed up.
Ultra-processed foods may raise colon cancer risk in younger women, study finds
A new study suggests that eating large amounts of ultra-processed foods may increase the risk of developing precancerous colon growths in younger adults.
A new study suggests that eating large amounts of ultra-processed foods may increase the risk of developing precancerous colon growths in younger adults.
'Grey's Anatomy' star James Pickens Jr. reveals cancer diagnosis
James Pickens Jr. revealed his fight against prostate cancer after his "Grey's Anatomy" character faced a cancer diagnosis in the mid-season finale.
James Pickens Jr. revealed his fight against prostate cancer after his "Grey's Anatomy" character faced a cancer diagnosis in the mid-season finale.
Risk of gambling addiction reaches all-time high, experts say
The rise in sports betting apps and online casinos has also led to an notable increase in the number of people suffering from gambling addiction.
The rise in sports betting apps and online casinos has also led to an notable increase in the number of people suffering from gambling addiction.
Pierce County infant hospitalized with suspected botulism linked to baby formula recall
A Pierce County baby is being treated for suspected infant botulism believed to be tied to a nationwide recall of ByHeart Whole Nutrition formula. Health officials urge families to discard any recalled formula immediately as testing continues.
A Pierce County baby is being treated for suspected infant botulism believed to be tied to a nationwide recall of ByHeart Whole Nutrition formula. Health officials urge families to discard any recalled formula immediately as testing continues.
Killer condition lands in top 10 leading causes of death as global cases surge
Chronic kidney disease cases rose to 788 million people in 2023, affecting 14% of world's adult population.
Chronic kidney disease cases rose to 788 million people in 2023, affecting 14% of world's adult population.
Washington resident is infected with a different type of bird flu
Health officials in Washington state report a resident has contracted bird flu, marking the first U.S. human case since February.
Health officials in Washington state report a resident has contracted bird flu, marking the first U.S. human case since February.
Mark Wahlberg shares health update after daughter Grace’s ‘very, very scary’ horse-riding accident
The actor shared an emotional update on his 15-year-old daughter's recovery from an equestrian injury that left her hospitalized.
The actor shared an emotional update on his 15-year-old daughter's recovery from an equestrian injury that left her hospitalized.
Healthy Living: Stomach Cancer Awareness Month
November is Stomach Cancer Awareness Month, and while it's not as common as other cancers, it still affects thousands of people — and behind every diagnosis is a person, a family, a fight, and an inspiring story. Joining Studio 13 Live to help us understand the risk factors and possible prevention options is Dr. Scott Itano with Kaiser Permanente Northgate Medical Center.
November is Stomach Cancer Awareness Month, and while it's not as common as other cancers, it still affects thousands of people — and behind every diagnosis is a person, a family, a fight, and an inspiring story. Joining Studio 13 Live to help us understand the risk factors and possible prevention options is Dr. Scott Itano with Kaiser Permanente Northgate Medical Center.
Sen. John Fetterman suffers fall after ventricular fibrillation flare-up: spokesperson
Senator John Fetterman is recovering after staffers say he fell and hit his face due to a ventricular fibrillation flare-up.
Senator John Fetterman is recovering after staffers say he fell and hit his face due to a ventricular fibrillation flare-up.
Seattle Kraken 'Hockey Fights Cancer'
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health and the Seattle Kraken have joined forces to raise funds and awareness for early cancer detection through the NHL’s Hockey Fights Cancer initiative.
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health and the Seattle Kraken have joined forces to raise funds and awareness for early cancer detection through the NHL’s Hockey Fights Cancer initiative.
Flu, whooping cough cases hit record numbers
As vaccination rates continue to decline, a new whooping cough outbreak is emerging in Texas and part of Utah. It comes as peak flu season is hitting across the country.
As vaccination rates continue to decline, a new whooping cough outbreak is emerging in Texas and part of Utah. It comes as peak flu season is hitting across the country.
Planned Parenthood Medicaid funding cuts hearing today
The legal fight continues Wednesday over the Medicaid funding cuts to Planned Parenthood, which was targeted in President Trump’s tax and spending cut bill this summer.
The legal fight continues Wednesday over the Medicaid funding cuts to Planned Parenthood, which was targeted in President Trump’s tax and spending cut bill this summer.
These are the top 5 most expensive drugs for consumers
Keytruda, Ozempic are among the priciest drugs for consumers.
Keytruda, Ozempic are among the priciest drugs for consumers.
Baby formula recall linked to infant botulism outbreak is expanding: What to know
A baby formula has been recalled amid a growing outbreak of infant botulism which has now sickened at least 15 infants in 12 states. Here’s what to know.
A baby formula has been recalled amid a growing outbreak of infant botulism which has now sickened at least 15 infants in 12 states. Here’s what to know.
Common cleaning chemical tied to spike in liver disease across US, researchers say
Tetrachloroethylene exposure from everyday products increases liver fibrosis odds by 300%. The EPA restricted the chemical after health risks were discovered in blood samples.
Tetrachloroethylene exposure from everyday products increases liver fibrosis odds by 300%. The EPA restricted the chemical after health risks were discovered in blood samples.
Veteran Mental Health Awareness
As we celebrate and honor those who served for Veterans Days, we're also spreading awareness on their mental health.
As we celebrate and honor those who served for Veterans Days, we're also spreading awareness on their mental health.
Menopause hormone therapy labeling changed under FDA
The FDA is lifting a serious “black box" warning from hormone therapies that are used for menopause symptoms.
The FDA is lifting a serious “black box" warning from hormone therapies that are used for menopause symptoms.