Fewer than 1 in 1,000 US adolescents receive gender-affirming medications, researchers find
A new study reveals that fewer than 1 in 1,000 U.S. teens receive gender-affirming medications, offering clarity on a highly debated issue in health care.
Here's how to keep your New Year's resolutions
The second Friday after New Year's Day is being dubbed 'Quitter's Day,' when people typically give up on their New Year's resolutions. For those who are trying to build healthy habits and maintain them in 2025, here are a few tips to help you stay true to your resolutions.
Whooping cough: Cases increased by 400% in 2024
The CDC said that cases of whooping cause increased across the United States, which indicated a return to more typical pre-COVID pandemic trends.
Bird flu latest: Louisiana confirms 1st human death in US
Louisiana reported the first U.S. death from bird flu or H5N1. Here’s what we know.
AI detects ovarian cancer better than human experts in new study
In a new study led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden, AI models did a better job of detecting ovarian cancer than human doctors.
Norovirus outbreaks spiked in December: How to stay safe
The highly contagious virus can cause vomiting, nausea, and stomach pain and these are the ways to protect yourself.
Biden signs US Social Security Fairness Act
President Biden has signed a bill that will increase security payments for current and former public employees.
Norovirus spreading across US, what is it and how can you protect yourself?
Millions of people just traveled the country, and now schools are reopening after winter break. With norovirus cases increasing, we look at what it is and the most common ways it spreads.
Costco cold remedy recalled due to possible 'contamination'
A Costco over-the-counter cold and flu medicine has been impacted for second time in less than a month.
Everett firefighters hope to raise $100K for Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
On a gloomy Saturday afternoon in Everett, at the corner of 102nd Street and 19th Ave. in front of Costco, firefighters carried signs and a boot with one goal: to fill the boot. They’re trying to raise $100,000 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society ahead of the 34th annual Firefighter Stair Climb in March.
US surgeon general warns drinking can cause cancer
The U.S. surgeon general is making a push to add a new warning on alcohol due to its link with cancer.
5 hospitalized after salmonella outbreak at Seattle homeless shelter
There have been 14 cases of salmonella associated with the shelter, along with five hospitalizations.
US surgeon general calls for cancer warnings on alcohol
Alcohol is linked to roughly 100,000 cancer cases - and 20,000 cancer deaths - each year, but fewer than half of Americans are aware of the risk, the U.S. surgeon general says.
Drinking coffee or tea may lower the risk of certain cancers
What to know about new research linking coffee and tea consumption to reduced cancer risks in certain cases.
Seattle scientists make new discoveries on aging brain cells
The latest study at the Allen Institute gives insight into the aging of the brain, and how diet, inflammation, and brain health are deeply interconnected.
Tips to help your resolutions stick
While many have the best intentions with their New Year's resolutions, a lot of folks will fall off track.