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Lifeguard Kendall Lotka demonstrates how to wear a WAVE Drowning Detection headset while swimming Tuesday at the Marshall Pool. The city of Vancouver is testing the new technology over the next month to aid lifeguards in keeping pools safe.

‘Nobody is exempt from drowning’ but new tech being tested at Marshall Pool in Vancouver could prevent tragedy

Lifeguard Kendall Lotka demonstrates how to wear a WAVE Drowning Detection headset while swimming Tuesday at the Marshall Pool. The city of Vancouver is testing the new technology over the next month to aid lifeguards in keeping pools safe.

November 16, 2023, 6:07am Clark County Health Subscriber Exclusive

It’s always exciting to be on the cutting edge of technology, but one new device on display in Vancouver is really making waves. Read story

Principal scientist Keerthi Prasad Venkataramanan talks about a fermentation process being performed in a lab at Absci in 2021. "We are changing the world one protein at a time," he said. (Randy L.

Absci announces new partnership, records loss for Q3

Principal scientist Keerthi Prasad Venkataramanan talks about a fermentation process being performed in a lab at Absci in 2021. "We are changing the world one protein at a time," he said. (Randy L.

November 15, 2023, 7:06pm Business

Vancouver biotechnology company Absci announced a new dermatological drug partnership Tuesday, along with continued financial losses and declining revenue. Read story

Scott Miller's physician assistant license has been permanently removed by the Washington Medical Commission per a judge's order. Miller raised thousands of dollars through crowdfunding to fight the charges against his license.

Washougal physician assistant’s license permanently revoked; Scott Miller failed to respond to board

Scott Miller's physician assistant license has been permanently removed by the Washington Medical Commission per a judge's order. Miller raised thousands of dollars through crowdfunding to fight the charges against his license.

November 15, 2023, 12:37pm Clark County Health

A health law judge has permanently revoked the license of Washougal physician assistant Scott C. Miller, according to the Washington Medical Commission. Read story

Five tips to avoid food poisoning

November 15, 2023, 6:02am Food

Thanksgiving is a time when many Americans gather with family and friends to enjoy home-cooked meals. Read story

Men die nearly 6 years before women, as US life expectancy gap widens, public health study finds

November 14, 2023, 8:03am Health

The life expectancy of American women is now 5.8 years longer than that of men, a trend researchers say is driven by the COVID pandemic and the opioid overdose epidemic. Read story

Children&rsquo;s Defense Fund program director Graciela Camarena assists Lucia Salazar with filling out Medicaid and SNAP application forms for her family in Pharr, Texas, Monday, Nov. 13, 2023. As the state reviews Texans&rsquo; eligibility, some 1 million people have already lost Medicaid and organizations like the one Graciela works for assist people in applying again.

The Biden administration is slow to act as millions are booted off Medicaid, advocates say

Children&rsquo;s Defense Fund program director Graciela Camarena assists Lucia Salazar with filling out Medicaid and SNAP application forms for her family in Pharr, Texas, Monday, Nov. 13, 2023. As the state reviews Texans&rsquo; eligibility, some 1 million people have already lost Medicaid and organizations like the one Graciela works for assist people in applying again.

November 14, 2023, 8:01am Health

Up to 30 million of the poorest Americans could be purged from the Medicaid program, many the result of error-ridden state reviews that poverty experts say the Biden administration is not doing enough to stop. Read story

A 2018 study revealed that Greek yogurt can even improve mental health.

4 benefits of Greek yogurt

A 2018 study revealed that Greek yogurt can even improve mental health.

November 14, 2023, 6:00am Health

Greek yogurt is the perfect creamy protein — packed with vitamins, minerals and healthy cultures for improving gut health. Read story

This combination of photos show actress abd talk show host Drew Barrymore, from left, former first lady Michelle Obama and media mogul Oprah Winfrey, who are among a growing number of celebrities who are talking publicly about menopause and women&rsquo;s reproductive health. (AP Photo) (Jaap Buitendijk/Warner Bros.

Menopause discussions getting easier

This combination of photos show actress abd talk show host Drew Barrymore, from left, former first lady Michelle Obama and media mogul Oprah Winfrey, who are among a growing number of celebrities who are talking publicly about menopause and women&rsquo;s reproductive health. (AP Photo) (Jaap Buitendijk/Warner Bros.

November 14, 2023, 6:00am Health

Pop culture depictions of puberty are common. TV, movies, books and music all frequently showcase the tumult of tweens coming of age. Read story