3 Seattle area beaches closed due to high bacteria levels
Madison Park Beach, Seward Park Beach, and Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park are closed due to dangerous levels of bacteria in the water.
Madison Park Beach, Seward Park Beach, and Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park are closed due to dangerous levels of bacteria in the water.
WA AG sues Providence, claiming pregnant, nursing employees denied support
Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown announced a lawsuit against Providence Health, alleging the healthcare organization neglected to support pregnant and nursing employees.
Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown announced a lawsuit against Providence Health, alleging the healthcare organization neglected to support pregnant and nursing employees.
Tax preparer sentenced for $600 million COVID-era tax fraud scheme
A New York woman is headed to prison for her role in a COVID-era tax scheme that sought to bilk the U.S. government out of hundreds of millions of dollars in tax credits that were meant to help businesses weather the pandemic.
A New York woman is headed to prison for her role in a COVID-era tax scheme that sought to bilk the U.S. government out of hundreds of millions of dollars in tax credits that were meant to help businesses weather the pandemic.
Recall: Hundreds of Better Weather Fix Elixir products contain kratom, FDA says
The Food and Drug Administration found hundreds of boxes of Better Weather Fix Elixir products contained undeclared mitragynine and migragynine pseudoindoxyl (MP), which is a more potent form of kratom.
The Food and Drug Administration found hundreds of boxes of Better Weather Fix Elixir products contained undeclared mitragynine and migragynine pseudoindoxyl (MP), which is a more potent form of kratom.
Glioblastoma vaccine shows early promise in boosting survival
A personalized DNA vaccine for glioblastoma, an aggressive and incurable brain cancer, appears safe and shows early signs of extending survival in some patients, according to a small phase 1 trial.
A personalized DNA vaccine for glioblastoma, an aggressive and incurable brain cancer, appears safe and shows early signs of extending survival in some patients, according to a small phase 1 trial.
WA doctor shares what to know about hantavirus
Dr. Yuan Po-Tu, infectious disease doctor with Optumcare medical group, joins Good Day Seattle to talk about the hantavirus after Public Health – Seattle & King County announced three King County residents were being monitored for symptoms.
Dr. Yuan Po-Tu, infectious disease doctor with Optumcare medical group, joins Good Day Seattle to talk about the hantavirus after Public Health – Seattle & King County announced three King County residents were being monitored for symptoms.
PCOS gets new name in effort to improve diagnosis for millions of women
PCOS, a chronic hormonal condition affecting 1 in 8 women around the world, is getting a new name to improve diagnosis and care.
PCOS, a chronic hormonal condition affecting 1 in 8 women around the world, is getting a new name to improve diagnosis and care.
Skin cream sold nationwide recalled after staph bacteria found
A skin cream sold across the country in retail stores and online was recalled after some of it was found to be contaminated with the bacteria that causes staph infections.
A skin cream sold across the country in retail stores and online was recalled after some of it was found to be contaminated with the bacteria that causes staph infections.
What are the symptoms of hantavirus? Here are the most common signs
Health officials and the CDC noted that while there is no specific treatment for the virus, anyone experiencing early symptoms like fever and muscle aches following potential exposure should seek immediate medical attention.
Health officials and the CDC noted that while there is no specific treatment for the virus, anyone experiencing early symptoms like fever and muscle aches following potential exposure should seek immediate medical attention.
Hantavirus in Minnesota: Officials monitor person who might have been exposed
Health officials say they are monitoring a Minnesota resident after possible exposure to hantavirus abroad.
Health officials say they are monitoring a Minnesota resident after possible exposure to hantavirus abroad.
Hantavirus breakout: What is the Hantavirus mortality rate?
Three King County residents were potentially exposed to hantavirus while on a cruise ship, leading to new questions about the disease and its mortality rate.
Three King County residents were potentially exposed to hantavirus while on a cruise ship, leading to new questions about the disease and its mortality rate.
What to know about hantavirus as King County, WA residents linked to outbreak
"This is not the next COVID," says a WHO official. But what is hantavirus? The strain of it that the CDC now says is linked to three King County, Washington residents is the Andes virus. FOX 13 looks at stats, medical reviews, and more.
"This is not the next COVID," says a WHO official. But what is hantavirus? The strain of it that the CDC now says is linked to three King County, Washington residents is the Andes virus. FOX 13 looks at stats, medical reviews, and more.
Trump's FDA commissioner, Dr. Marty Makary, to resign
Marty Makary is resigning as President Donald Trump's Food and Drug Administration head.
Marty Makary is resigning as President Donald Trump's Food and Drug Administration head.
Three King County, WA residents monitored for rare Andes hantavirus
Three King County residents are being monitored after possible exposure to Andes hantavirus linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship.
Three King County residents are being monitored after possible exposure to Andes hantavirus linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship.
CDC notifies King Co., WA of possible Hantavirus resident exposures
Three residents in King County, Washington were exposed to the Hantavirus strain found on the cruise ship outbreak in May 2026. Two of those residents were on a plane next to someone who tested positive with the deadly virus linked to the ship outbreak.
Three residents in King County, Washington were exposed to the Hantavirus strain found on the cruise ship outbreak in May 2026. Two of those residents were on a plane next to someone who tested positive with the deadly virus linked to the ship outbreak.
Why doctors say schools shouldn't cut recess
The American Academy of Pediatrics is urging schools to protect recess time, as the period is crucial for to a child's ability to learn and socialize.
The American Academy of Pediatrics is urging schools to protect recess time, as the period is crucial for to a child's ability to learn and socialize.
Hantavirus ship passengers return to US
More than a dozen people are being monitored at medical facilities in the U.S. after leaving a cruise ship struck by hantavirus. One has tested positive, while another transferred to Atlanta is showing symptoms.
More than a dozen people are being monitored at medical facilities in the U.S. after leaving a cruise ship struck by hantavirus. One has tested positive, while another transferred to Atlanta is showing symptoms.
Hantavirus outbreak: 2 patients being monitored at Emory Hospital in Atlanta
Emory Healthcare officials provided an update on Monday regarding two patients being monitored in Atlanta after a deadly hantavirus outbreak on the M/V Hondius cruise ship.
Emory Healthcare officials provided an update on Monday regarding two patients being monitored in Atlanta after a deadly hantavirus outbreak on the M/V Hondius cruise ship.
Supreme Court extends access to mifepristone abortion pill for now
The Supreme Court is leaving women’s access to a widely used abortion pill untouched until at least Thursday.
The Supreme Court is leaving women’s access to a widely used abortion pill untouched until at least Thursday.
USDA issues health alert for headcheese that may be contaminated with listeria
Health officials warn pork headcheese may be tied to a listeria outbreak that sickened at least three people. Here's what to know.
Health officials warn pork headcheese may be tied to a listeria outbreak that sickened at least three people. Here's what to know.