March 19, 2024, 6:02am Health
As measles cases pop up across the country this winter — including several in Clark County and Washington — one group of children is stirring deep concerns among pediatricians: the babies and toddlers of vaccine-hesitant parents who are delaying their child’s measles-mumps-rubella shots. Read story
March 19, 2024, 6:00am Health
The weather can be unpredictable, especially in late winter. One day it might be sunny and warm, the next day it might be freezing and wet. How does this changing weather affect your health and well-being? And what can you do to protect yourself from getting sick? Read story
March 19, 2024, 6:00am Health
Colorectal cancer is a term that combines both colon and rectal cancers. The colon and rectum are two different parts of the lower digestive tract. These different cancers also mean different approaches to treatment that may involve the use of radiation and chemotherapy in addition to surgery. Read story
March 19, 2024, 6:00am Health
A new strategy to fight an extremely aggressive type of brain tumor showed promise in a pair of experiments with a handful of patients. Read story
March 18, 2024, 4:17pm Clark County Health
The Washington State Department of Health released updated guidance Monday for how to protect against COVID-19, influenza and respiratory syncytial virus, also known as RSV. Read story
March 18, 2024, 3:12pm Health
The Environmental Protection Agency on Monday announced a comprehensive ban on asbestos, a carcinogen that kills tens of thousands of Americans every year but is still used in some chlorine bleach, brake pads and other products. Read story
March 18, 2024, 7:56am Health
President Joe Biden signed an executive order Monday aimed at advancing the study of women's health by strengthening data collection and providing better funding opportunities for biomedical research while chiding Republicans for having “no clue about the power of women" but saying they're "about to find out” come November's election. Read story
March 18, 2024, 6:00am Health
Health care affordability, workforce shortages and access to care remained top of mind for lawmakers during this year’s legislative session — and while several politicians and health care leaders say there’s still work to be done, they feel important gains were made in all three categories. Read story