Endurance exercise may raise heart rhythm risk for men over 50

New research from the University of Leeds suggests that some male endurance athletes over 50 may face an increased risk of dangerous heart rhythm disturbances during or after exercise.

Everett, WA school closed Friday due to excessive flu cases

Northshore Christian Academy in Everett announced it would be closed on Friday due to excessive flu cases.

Flu cases cause Everett school to close on Friday
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Northshore Christian Academy is taking a "medical day" on Friday after many students and staff came down with the flu.

Measles outbreak declared in Snohomish County after 3 kids test positive
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Snohomish County health officials have declared a measles outbreak after three children recently tested positive for the highly-contagious disease, infected by a North Carolina family that was visiting for the holidays.

Measles outbreak confirmed in 3 children in Snohomish County, WA

Health officials in Snohomish County have confirmed three new measles cases in local children, declaring a local outbreak.

Tips for sticking to your fitness resolutions
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We're just about two weeks into the New Year, and by this point, most people abandon their New Year's resolutions. Some doctors share tips on how to help stuck to any fitness goals you've made

Flu cases up in Washington, nationwide
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As the country continues to grapple with a devastating flu season, Washington is seeing a climbing number of ER visits ties to the flu.

Colleen Hoover reveals cancer diagnosis

Colleen Hoover, the famed author behind "It Ends With Us" and "Verity," revealed she has been diagnosed with cancer and has been receiving radiation treatment.

CDC reports first cruise norovirus outbreak this year, as nearly 90 people are infected

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed a norovirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship — the first one of the year that's been reported.

BBB LipoMax warning: AI videos helping promote weight loss products

The BBB is issuing a warning that troubling deep-fake videos are circulating social media to help promote weight loss products. One includes Oprah promoting the “pink salt trick.”

How to keep you and your kids healthy during flu season
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According to the Department of Health, flu cases are still on the rise across the U.S., so what's the best way to keep you and your kids healthy? FOX 13 Seattle's Lauren Donovan discusses it with Miranda Garred with Village Pediatrics in Issaquah.

US court stops plan to cut billions in US medical research: WA universities weight in
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A federal appeals court just put a stop to a plan that would have slashed billions in medical research funds nationwide. To get a better gauge of the impact of this funding, vice dean for research and graduate education at the University of Washington's School of Medicine Shelly Sakiyama-Elbert joins Washington News Wrap.

Map: America's healthiest states have these things in common

America’s least healthy states also have a few things in common, according to a new report. Here's where your state ranks.

3 measles cases confirmed in family visiting western WA for holidays

Health officials in western Washington are notifying the public of three confirmed measles cases over the holiday period, all within the same family.

Plan to cut billions in medical research funding stopped
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A federal appeals court just put a stop to a plan that would have slashed billions in medical research funding nationwide, with more than $120 million at risk in Washington alone.