December 4, 2019, 5:35pm Health
WASHINGTON — Birth control pills work great if women remember to take them every day but missing doses can mean a surprise pregnancy. Now scientists have figured out how to pack a month’s supply into one capsule. Read story
December 4, 2019, 9:50am Health
SEATTLE — Gov. Jay Inslee and other state officials are working on a firmer response to a rise in vaping as Washington’s 120-day ban on flavored vaping products reaches its halfway point. Read story
December 4, 2019, 9:38am Health
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is tightening work requirements for the federal food stamp program in a move that will slash benefits for hundreds of thousands of people. Read story
December 3, 2019, 10:46am Health
WASHINGTON — The government launched a new program on Tuesday to provide an HIV prevention drug for free to people who need the protection but have no insurance to pay for it. Read story
December 3, 2019, 6:00am Health
It’s been three years since Camas parents Sheryl and Joe Stephens suffered the unthinkable. Read story
December 2, 2019, 7:01pm Health
Samoa announced it would shut down its government for two days so that public officials can combat a dangerous measles outbreak that has that has killed 53 people and infected 3,728. Read story
December 2, 2019, 6:05am Health
With flu season in full swing, sore upper arms abound. Read story
December 2, 2019, 6:05am Health
Regular fasting is associated with lower rates of heart failure and a longer life span, according to two new studies. Read story
December 2, 2019, 6:01am Health
Fewer Clark County ambulances are being diverted to Portland hospitals, saving crucial time for patients and emergency medical providers, according to local officials. Read story
December 2, 2019, 6:00am Health
About 2 million people each year seek treatment for sharp, stabbing, sometimes burning pain in the heel or arch of their foot, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Read story