Washington sees late summer COVID surge
The rate of COVID-19 ER visits have doubled since the start of July in some parts of Washington state.
The rate of COVID-19 ER visits have doubled since the start of July in some parts of Washington state.
FDA limits access to updated COVID-19 shots: What we know
Millions of healthy adults and children who are interested in getting an updated COVID-19 shot for extra protection may have to cross several new hurdles to do so.
Millions of healthy adults and children who are interested in getting an updated COVID-19 shot for extra protection may have to cross several new hurdles to do so.
Healthy Living: Managing your kid's screen time
Kids and teens are headed back to school, which can mean their screen time and social media usage can start climbing. Sharing some advice for parents is Dr. Patricia Egwuatu from Kaiser Permanente Capitol Hill Medical Center.
Kids and teens are headed back to school, which can mean their screen time and social media usage can start climbing. Sharing some advice for parents is Dr. Patricia Egwuatu from Kaiser Permanente Capitol Hill Medical Center.
Trump fires Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook
President Trump is making a major move against the Federal Reserve; he's now attempting to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook.
President Trump is making a major move against the Federal Reserve; he's now attempting to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook.
FEMA sends hurricane warning after federal cuts
This week marks 20 years since Hurricane Katrina pummeled the Gulf Coast. Now, some current and former FEMA employees warn we could see a similar catastrophe following federal cuts to disaster response.
This week marks 20 years since Hurricane Katrina pummeled the Gulf Coast. Now, some current and former FEMA employees warn we could see a similar catastrophe following federal cuts to disaster response.
What is screwworm? Symptoms, prevention and treatment
The first human case of New World screwworm was confirmed in the United States after a Maryland resident was diagnosed earlier this month.
The first human case of New World screwworm was confirmed in the United States after a Maryland resident was diagnosed earlier this month.
6 King County, WA, beaches close due to high bacteria levels
Health officials have closed several beaches in King County because of unsafe bacteria levels.
Health officials have closed several beaches in King County because of unsafe bacteria levels.
Screwworm confirmed in US with first human case reported in Maryland: CDC
New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite, has been detected in the United States for the first time.
New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite, has been detected in the United States for the first time.
Fed funding cuts impacted response to wildfires in CA
Local officials in California say the Trump administration's recent cuts had a major impact on the response to the wildfire.
Local officials in California say the Trump administration's recent cuts had a major impact on the response to the wildfire.
Study links COVID-19 infections to increased asthma, allergy risk
A large study led by Karolinska Institutet found people who had COVID-19 face a higher risk of developing asthma, sinusitis and hay fever, but vaccination appears to reduce those risks.
A large study led by Karolinska Institutet found people who had COVID-19 face a higher risk of developing asthma, sinusitis and hay fever, but vaccination appears to reduce those risks.
Medical experts back COVID-19 vaccine for kids, despite split opinion
Medical experts are backing the American Academy of Pediatrics' recommendation to vaccinate kids against COVID-19, differing from the HHS and CDC's new guidelines.
Medical experts are backing the American Academy of Pediatrics' recommendation to vaccinate kids against COVID-19, differing from the HHS and CDC's new guidelines.
Hundreds of HHS staff sign letter urging RFK Jr. to stop spreading misinformation
More than 750 current and former federal health employees signed a letter accusing Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. of spreading misinformation and fueling mistrust that they say contributed to the recent CDC headquarters shooting.
More than 750 current and former federal health employees signed a letter accusing Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. of spreading misinformation and fueling mistrust that they say contributed to the recent CDC headquarters shooting.
US tariffs on Canada continue to hurt business in Bellingham, WA
The Trump administrations tariffs on Canada are impacting businesses in Bellingham. Last month, the city's Chamber of Commerce reported that more than half of surveyed businesses saw a drop in sales due to a drop in Canadian tourism.
The Trump administrations tariffs on Canada are impacting businesses in Bellingham. Last month, the city's Chamber of Commerce reported that more than half of surveyed businesses saw a drop in sales due to a drop in Canadian tourism.
East Coast, Gulf states warn of rising flesh-eating bacteria infections
Health officials are warning about a summertime surge of Vibrio vulnificus infections, a flesh-eating bacteria found in warm coastal waters that has killed several people this year.
Health officials are warning about a summertime surge of Vibrio vulnificus infections, a flesh-eating bacteria found in warm coastal waters that has killed several people this year.
AG Brown sues Trump administration over energy cuts in WA
Washington Attorney General Nick Brown has filed multiple lawsuits against the Trump administration. One suit targets cuts to Washington state's energy affordability programs and grid resistance.
Washington Attorney General Nick Brown has filed multiple lawsuits against the Trump administration. One suit targets cuts to Washington state's energy affordability programs and grid resistance.
WA?s Enchantments may close as US funding cuts strain forest oversight
Law enforcement officials are considering closing the main entrance to one of the world?s premier hiking destinations ? the Enchantments in Washington state. Federal funding cuts have left one U.S. Forest Service ranger monitoring 900 square miles of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. With limited oversight, there has been an increase in litter and emergency distress calls.
Law enforcement officials are considering closing the main entrance to one of the world?s premier hiking destinations ? the Enchantments in Washington state. Federal funding cuts have left one U.S. Forest Service ranger monitoring 900 square miles of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. With limited oversight, there has been an increase in litter and emergency distress calls.
Aubrey Plaza battles 'daily struggle' after husband’s death at 47
Actress Aubrey Plaza is navigating the grief of losing her husband, director Jeff Baena, who died by suicide earlier this year.
Actress Aubrey Plaza is navigating the grief of losing her husband, director Jeff Baena, who died by suicide earlier this year.
Dormant cancers can be reawakened by flu, COVID: Study
A new Nature study suggests infections like influenza and COVID-19 can trigger dormant cancer cells to awaken, potentially raising the risk of recurrence and metastasis.
A new Nature study suggests infections like influenza and COVID-19 can trigger dormant cancer cells to awaken, potentially raising the risk of recurrence and metastasis.
Identifying eyesight issues in younger kids
Nearly 11 million people over the age of 12 nee some sort of vision correction, but we might actually want to pay closer attention to those younger than 12.
Nearly 11 million people over the age of 12 nee some sort of vision correction, but we might actually want to pay closer attention to those younger than 12.
Hate needles? Vaccines could soon be delivered via dental floss
Researchers said more studies should be done on the potential for needle-free vaccination.
Researchers said more studies should be done on the potential for needle-free vaccination.