Family calls on FDA to approve life-saving treatment
One Bellevue family is seeing life-changing results for their son thanks to a new drug. But getting the drug FDA-approved is now faced with challenges and technicalities, ultimately putting the future of the treatment in jeopardy.
One Bellevue family is seeing life-changing results for their son thanks to a new drug. But getting the drug FDA-approved is now faced with challenges and technicalities, ultimately putting the future of the treatment in jeopardy.
West Coast Health Alliance issues vaccine recommendations
Four Democratic-led Western states announced joint recommendations Wednesday about who should be vaccinated for seasonal respiratory viruses, including the flu and COVID-19, saying the Trump administration has jeopardized public health by politicizing the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Four Democratic-led Western states announced joint recommendations Wednesday about who should be vaccinated for seasonal respiratory viruses, including the flu and COVID-19, saying the Trump administration has jeopardized public health by politicizing the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Seattle Children's Hospital plans to lay off 154 workers, cites federal funding cuts
Seattle Children’s Hospital is planning to lay off 154 employees this November, citing state and federal funding cuts.
Seattle Children’s Hospital is planning to lay off 154 employees this November, citing state and federal funding cuts.
West Coast states issue joint vaccine recommendations ahead of CDC advisers meeting
Washington and three other states announced joint recommendations about who should be vaccinated for seasonal respiratory viruses, including the flu and COVID-19.
Washington and three other states announced joint recommendations about who should be vaccinated for seasonal respiratory viruses, including the flu and COVID-19.
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.
As federal Medicaid cuts take effect, a West Seattle mother fears the lifeline keeping her twin daughters alive could be stripped away.
US inflation hits highest numbers since January, Trump denies
A non-partisan budget report from Congress says tariffs are causing inflation. President Trump says it's not true and he'll be moving forward with his plans.
A non-partisan budget report from Congress says tariffs are causing inflation. President Trump says it's not true and he'll be moving forward with his plans.
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.
ALS is a difficult disease to diagnose, and researchers say they’ve found clues in the blood that can help with early detection.
Horse tests positive for West Nile virus in Yakima County
The Washington State Department of Agriculture has reported its first case of West Nile virus infecting a horse in Yakima County.
The Washington State Department of Agriculture has reported its first case of West Nile virus infecting a horse in Yakima County.
Crews respond to suspicious substance at Naval facility in Everett, WA
A suspicious substance was discovered at the Navy facility in Everett on Monday, prompting a three-alarm hazmat response.
A suspicious substance was discovered at the Navy facility in Everett on Monday, prompting a three-alarm hazmat response.
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.
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.
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.
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 is rallying around a beloved high school volleyball coach battling cancer for the third time. Gariann Frey, who has dedicated herself to helping her student-athletes on and off the court, is now the one receiving support.
In Orting, the community is rallying around a beloved high school volleyball coach battling cancer for the third time. Gariann Frey, who has dedicated herself to helping her student-athletes on and off the court, is now the one receiving support.
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.
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.
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.
The price of health insurance premiums could soon be too expensive for the 24 million people enrolled in the Affordable Care Act.
Health Insurance sticker shock coming for WA residents
The cost of health insurance could increase for thousands of Washingtonians as federal subsidies are set to expire.
The cost of health insurance could increase for thousands of Washingtonians as federal subsidies are set to expire.
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.
Even if you've found your soulmate, fights are inevitable — what really makes a difference is how you resolve them.
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. Here to discuss the healthy ways to resolve conflict is Dr. Scott Itano, family medicine doctor with Kaiser Permanente Northgate.
Even if you've found your soulmate, fights are inevitable ? what really makes a difference is how you resolve them. Here to discuss the healthy ways to resolve conflict is Dr. Scott Itano, family medicine doctor with Kaiser Permanente Northgate.
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.
A new 20-page “MAHA” report prioritizes investigations into vaccine injuries, chemical exposure, prescription drugs and other factors as drivers for chronic childhood disease.