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Nonsurgical approach treats uterine fibroids

November 14, 2023, 5:33am Health

Uterine fibroids are the leading cause of women undergoing hysterectomies, leaving them unable to bear children. Read story

Joint replacements not necessarily a fact of aging

November 14, 2023, 5:24am Health

As people age, their joints change. Sometimes, this can lead to arthritis, causing pain in areas like the knees and hips. Dr. Rafael Sierra, a Mayo Clinic orthopedic surgeon, said arthritis and joint replacements are not inevitable. However, conditions like birth defects and structural issues can increase the risk of… Read story

Kelly Ferguson, foreground right, chief operating officer of Columbia River Mental Health Services, leads a tour through the waiting room at the new NorthStar Clinic on Aug. 8.

Treatment facility NorthStar Clinic opens doors after delay by appeal from nearby Vancouver business

Kelly Ferguson, foreground right, chief operating officer of Columbia River Mental Health Services, leads a tour through the waiting room at the new NorthStar Clinic on Aug. 8.

November 13, 2023, 5:57pm Clark County Health

Columbia River Mental Health Services held a ribbon-cutting ceremony months ago for its NorthStar Clinic — an addiction treatment facility in central Vancouver. But the clinic only opened its doors to clients for the first time on Monday. Read story

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Initiative to boost federal research into women’s health

Jill Biden

November 13, 2023, 5:10pm Health

The Biden administration on Monday announced a White House initiative to improve how the federal government approaches and funds research into the health of women, who make up more than half of the U.S. population but remain understudied and underrepresented in health research. Read story

FILE - This photo provided by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Oct. 28, 2023, shows a WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouch. On Monday, Nov. 13, 2023, U.S. health officials are warning doctors to be on the lookout for possible cases of lead poisoning in children after at least 22 toddlers in 14 states were sickened by lead linked to tainted pouches of cinnamon apple puree and applesauce. Brands include WanaBana brand apple cinnamon fruit puree and Schnucks and Weis brand cinnamon applesauce pouches. The products were sold in stores and online.

Nearly two dozen toddlers sickened by lead linked to tainted applesauce pouches, CDC says

FILE - This photo provided by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Oct. 28, 2023, shows a WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouch. On Monday, Nov. 13, 2023, U.S. health officials are warning doctors to be on the lookout for possible cases of lead poisoning in children after at least 22 toddlers in 14 states were sickened by lead linked to tainted pouches of cinnamon apple puree and applesauce. Brands include WanaBana brand apple cinnamon fruit puree and Schnucks and Weis brand cinnamon applesauce pouches. The products were sold in stores and online.

November 13, 2023, 3:59pm Health

U.S. health officials are warning doctors to be on the lookout for possible cases of lead poisoning in children after at least 22 toddlers in 14 states were sickened by lead linked to tainted pouches of cinnamon apple puree and applesauce. Read story

While some union health care worker have a contract agreement with Kaiser, imaging specialists — including mammography and X-Ray technicians — and pharmacy technicians are still on strike in the Northwest.

Kaiser Permanente pharmacy techs, imaging specialists continue strike amid ongoing contract negotiations

While some union health care worker have a contract agreement with Kaiser, imaging specialists — including mammography and X-Ray technicians — and pharmacy technicians are still on strike in the Northwest.

November 13, 2023, 3:26pm Clark County Health

More than 900 imaging specialists and pharmacy technicians at Kaiser Permanente are continuing to strike across Oregon and Southwest Washington. The walkout is expected to last until the end of this week. Read story

Everett Maroon, director of Walla Walla’s Blue Mountain Heart to Heart since 2010, in front of the building.

WA’s new drug law could help needle exchanges — or restrict them

Everett Maroon, director of Walla Walla’s Blue Mountain Heart to Heart since 2010, in front of the building.

November 13, 2023, 6:00am Health

Mike Nichols, who’s 66 and has lived in southeastern Washington all his life, has used drugs – including opioids and meth – for more than 40 years. “99 percent of my friends are dead,” he said while visiting a harm reduction site in central Walla Walla. The needle exchange, run… Read story

This image provided by Novo Nordisk in January 2023, shows packaging for the company's Wegovy medication. According to a study published Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, in the New England Journal of Medicine, the popular weight-loss drug reduced the risk of serious heart problems by 20%, and could change the way doctors treat certain heart patients.

Obesity drug Wegovy cut risk of serious heart problems by 20%, study finds

This image provided by Novo Nordisk in January 2023, shows packaging for the company's Wegovy medication. According to a study published Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, in the New England Journal of Medicine, the popular weight-loss drug reduced the risk of serious heart problems by 20%, and could change the way doctors treat certain heart patients.

November 12, 2023, 11:59am Health

The popular weight-loss drug Wegovy reduced the risk of serious heart problems by 20% in a large, international study that experts say could change the way doctors treat certain heart patients. Read story