March 17, 2024, 5:44am Health
Kentucky state Rep. Mark Hart has been drinking fluoridated water his entire life. In 1954, five years before Hart was born, his home state mandated adding or adjusting levels of the mineral, which occurs naturally in water, in drinking water systems of populations larger than 3,000. Read story
March 16, 2024, 6:06am Health
For decades, the American Academy of Pediatrics has been studying the effects screens and media have on children. It’s natural for parents to be concerned about how much screen time their children are getting, especially when digital screens are everywhere, even at school. Dr. Nusheen Ameenuddin, a Mayo Clinic pediatrician… Read story
March 15, 2024, 8:33am Health
The Environmental Protection Agency is imposing stricter limits on a chemical used to sterilize medical equipment after finding a higher-than-expected cancer risk at facilities that use ethylene oxide to clean billions of devices including catheters and syringes. Read story
March 15, 2024, 6:06am Clark County Health
Children’s Center, a nonprofit that provides mental health care to youth in Clark County, is hoping to foster healthy conversations about mental health and reduce the stigma through its new podcast. Read story
March 15, 2024, 5:57am Clark County Health
PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center is seeking new members to join its Patient & Family Advisory Council to provide feedback around patient experiences through monthly sessions. Read story
March 14, 2024, 6:07am Clark County Health
The first over-the-counter birth control pill, sold without an age restriction, will be available from at least one Vancouver pharmacy next month. Read story
March 14, 2024, 5:56am Clark County Health
The Clark County Commission on Aging continues its “Prepare in a Year” series with a discussion on creating an emergency kit. Read story
March 13, 2024, 8:00pm Clark County Health
Most people know the basics of staying healthy: diet, exercise and social interactions. Read story