November 14, 2023, 5:33am Health
Uterine fibroids are the leading cause of women undergoing hysterectomies, leaving them unable to bear children. Read story
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
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
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
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
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
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
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