Medicaid, Medicare may cover weight loss drugs under new pilot program: report
Blockbuster weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound have surged in popularity, but high prices have left them out of reach for many obese Americans.
Blockbuster weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound have surged in popularity, but high prices have left them out of reach for many obese Americans.
Trump proposes new private tracking system for Americans' personal health data
The Trump administration is pushing for Americans to upload personal health data to new apps run by private tech companies.
The Trump administration is pushing for Americans to upload personal health data to new apps run by private tech companies.
US GOP stock trading ban causes uproar
Lawmakers in Washington, D.C., are working on legislation to ban stock trading for members of Congress, the president, and the vice president, after years of discussion.
Lawmakers in Washington, D.C., are working on legislation to ban stock trading for members of Congress, the president, and the vice president, after years of discussion.
US goods trade deficit approaches 2-year low
The U.S. goods trade deficit is approaching a two-year low - a measure of how much more the U.S. imports than it exports.
The U.S. goods trade deficit is approaching a two-year low - a measure of how much more the U.S. imports than it exports.
New US tariffs on India, trade talks with China
President Trump announced he will be imposing a 25% tariff and additional import tax on goods from India.
President Trump announced he will be imposing a 25% tariff and additional import tax on goods from India.
Seattle has the most expensive Uber prices in the US
The average cost of a 30-minute Uber ride in Seattle is $60. Here's why.
The average cost of a 30-minute Uber ride in Seattle is $60. Here's why.
Ann Arbor hotel lawsuit: Woman infected with MRSA while in unkept pool, says attorney
A woman who scraped her knee at the bottom of a hotel swimming pool in Ann Arbor nearly lost her leg after an infection, allegedly from the unclean water.
A woman who scraped her knee at the bottom of a hotel swimming pool in Ann Arbor nearly lost her leg after an infection, allegedly from the unclean water.
What is CTE? NYC shooting suspect Shane Tamura claims to suffer from CTE linked to football injuries
A suicide note blamed the NFL and possible CTE for Shane Tamura's mental decline. Here's what we know.
A suicide note blamed the NFL and possible CTE for Shane Tamura's mental decline. Here's what we know.
Judge blocks Trump efforts to defund Planned Parenthood
A previous injunction specifically blocked the government from cutting Medicaid payments to Planned Parenthood members that didn’t provide abortion care or didn’t meet a threshold of at least $800,000 in Medicaid reimbursements in a given year.
A previous injunction specifically blocked the government from cutting Medicaid payments to Planned Parenthood members that didn’t provide abortion care or didn’t meet a threshold of at least $800,000 in Medicaid reimbursements in a given year.
World's most premature baby defies all medical odds to reach 1st birthday
Nash Keen, born at 21 weeks and weighing 10 ounces, just celebrated his first birthday and earned a Guinness World Record as the most premature baby to survive.
Nash Keen, born at 21 weeks and weighing 10 ounces, just celebrated his first birthday and earned a Guinness World Record as the most premature baby to survive.
Trump announces new European Union trade deal
President Donald Trump just wrapped up a meeting with U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer a day after announcing a new trade deal with the European Union.
President Donald Trump just wrapped up a meeting with U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer a day after announcing a new trade deal with the European Union.
WSDOT seeks legal costs after whistleblower case dropped
It was a bombshell lawsuit filed last year. A former WSDOT employee blew the whistle on the state's cap and trade program.
It was a bombshell lawsuit filed last year. A former WSDOT employee blew the whistle on the state's cap and trade program.
Study finds weight can return months after ending use of anti-obesity drugs
Researchers in a recent study discovered that people taking medications to help them lose weight might experience weight gain after they stop using the drugs.
Researchers in a recent study discovered that people taking medications to help them lose weight might experience weight gain after they stop using the drugs.
Kindergarten vaccinations fall in WA, measles cases rise to record levels
Measles cases have spiked in the U.S. this year, at least five times what they were in 2024 — and it comes as the school immunization rate declines in Washington.
Measles cases have spiked in the U.S. this year, at least five times what they were in 2024 — and it comes as the school immunization rate declines in Washington.
New WA Secretary of Health Dennis Worsham lays out plans for public health
Washington state has a new Secretary of Health, Dennis Worsham. He joined Seattle News Tonight to discuss vaccine rates and pending federal cuts as well as some of his biggest challenges stepping into this role.
Washington state has a new Secretary of Health, Dennis Worsham. He joined Seattle News Tonight to discuss vaccine rates and pending federal cuts as well as some of his biggest challenges stepping into this role.
Healthy Living: Advice for staying cool in summer heat
July is UV Safety Awareness Month and as the temperatures continue to rise this summer, you can protect your body from those dangerous ultraviolet rays.
July is UV Safety Awareness Month and as the temperatures continue to rise this summer, you can protect your body from those dangerous ultraviolet rays.
Healthy Living: Advice for staying cool in summer heat
July is UV Safety Awareness Month and as the temperatures continue to rise this summer, you can protect your body from those dangerous ultraviolet rays. Dr. Patricia Egwuatu from Kaiser Permanente Capitol Hill Medical Center joined Studio 13 Live on Thursday to share some sun safety practices.
July is UV Safety Awareness Month and as the temperatures continue to rise this summer, you can protect your body from those dangerous ultraviolet rays. Dr. Patricia Egwuatu from Kaiser Permanente Capitol Hill Medical Center joined Studio 13 Live on Thursday to share some sun safety practices.
8 children taken to hospital after seizure-like symptoms during youth choir concert
Fire officials said the children's symptoms were not life-threatening and crews at the scene inspected the church and found no hazardous conditions.
Fire officials said the children's symptoms were not life-threatening and crews at the scene inspected the church and found no hazardous conditions.
HHS to reform organ transplant system after probe finds donors showed 'signs of life'
Health and Human Services is instituting sweeping changes after investigation revealed that organs were being procured from patients who were still alive.
Health and Human Services is instituting sweeping changes after investigation revealed that organs were being procured from patients who were still alive.
The importance of Fragile X Day
Many landmarks across the U.S. will be lit up in teal Tuesday for World Fragile X Day, an effort to highlight families impacted by fragile x syndrome and the push to find treatments and a cure for the disease.
Many landmarks across the U.S. will be lit up in teal Tuesday for World Fragile X Day, an effort to highlight families impacted by fragile x syndrome and the push to find treatments and a cure for the disease.