July 2, 2024, 5:36am Health
Your tonsils are oval-shaped pads of tissue in the back of your throat, one on each side. Read story
July 1, 2024, 6:00am Health Free
COVID-19 infections, emergency department visits and hospitalizations are rising in Washington this summer — but most of the state’s residents have yet to get the most updated vaccine booster for the disease. Read story
June 30, 2024, 6:02am Business
When we think of nurses, we often picture the compassionate caregivers we see on our favorite medical dramas. From the resilient Carol Hathaway on “ER” to the dedicated Jackie Peyton in “Nurse Jackie,” these portrayals have a profound impact on how society perceives the nursing profession. Read story
June 30, 2024, 6:00am Business
In the wake of a debilitating cyberattack against one of the nation’s largest health care systems, Marvin Ruckle, a nurse at an Ascension hospital in Wichita, Kansas, said he had a frightening experience: He nearly gave a baby “the wrong dose of narcotic” because of confusing paperwork. Read story
June 29, 2024, 6:00am Health
If you or someone you know may be experiencing a mental health crisis, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing “988,” or the Crisis Text Line by texting “HOME” to 741741. Read story
June 29, 2024, 5:40am Health
Four months after seeking asylum in the U.S., Fernando Hermida began coughing and feeling tired. He thought it was a cold. Then sores appeared in his groin and he would soak his bed with sweat. He took a test. Read story
June 28, 2024, 4:31pm Health
Here’s a look at the state of COVID-19 in the U.S. as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention establishes its latest advice on vaccinations. Read story
June 28, 2024, 4:23pm Health
With fresh COVID-19 cases bubbling up in some parts of the country, health officials are setting course for a fall vaccination campaign. Read story