January 16, 2020, 9:09am Health
A pinch in the leg, a squeal and a trickle of tears. One baby after another in Malawi is getting the first and only vaccine against malaria, one of history’s… Read story
January 14, 2020, 6:02am Health
A study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association indicates there may be a link between binge drinking and heavy alcohol consumption and heart damage. Read story
January 8, 2020, 8:45am Health
NEW YORK — Researchers on Wednesday reported the largest-ever one-year decline in the U.S. cancer death rate, a drop they credited to advances in lung-tumor treatments. Read story
January 6, 2020, 6:05am Health
The holiday parties are over, the New Year’s resolutions are in and many likely revolve around a healthier 2020. For those who may have been overserved during December’s festivities, or are just looking for a challenge, that could include cutting out the glass of wine with dinner or the cocktails during nights out with friends. Read story
January 6, 2020, 6:05am Health
NEW YORK — Worldwide, the number of men using traditional tobacco products has finally started to decline, health officials said recently. Read story
January 6, 2020, 6:02am Health
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — On a spring morning near Orlando, a 17-year-old typed “I love you guys” on her Instagram page. Struggling with depression, distraught over a breakup, and fighting back tears, she walked out of class and into the empty high school auditorium. She pulled her grandfather’s Glock 45 from her small brown purse and killed herself. Read story
January 3, 2020, 12:34pm Health
SEATTLE — A Washington lawmaker has announced plans to introduce legislation that would cap insulin costs at $100 a month. Read story
January 2, 2020, 9:10pm Health
SPOKANE — Unions representing about 13,000 nurses and health care workers at many Providence locations statewide, including at Spokane’s Sacred Heart Medical Center and Holy Family Hospital, intend to strike starting Jan. 14. Read story
January 2, 2020, 9:08pm Health
SEATTLE — Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson on Thursday continued his legal offensive against companies that have profited from opioids, announcing a new lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson and a subsidiary. Read story
January 1, 2020, 7:43pm Food
NEW YORK — On low-carb diets, meat and cheese are OK. On low-fat diets, fruit and oatmeal are fine. With the latest diet trend, no foods at all are allowed for long stretches of time. Read story
