Eight ways to stay safe this summer.
Fourth King County measles case confirmed this month
The case brings the total of recent measles cases in Washington state residents to seven.
Rapid Opioid Cutoff Is Risky Too, Feds Warn
Federal agencies are urging doctors to evaluate the risks to patients on opioid pain medicines before abruptly tapering them off the highly addictive drugs.
Hidden Reports Masked The Scope Of Widespread Harm From Faulty Heart Device
Shortly after the device’s recall, the FDA and Medtronic made a deal to keep reports of its malfunction — now totaling 50,000 — shielded from public scrutiny.
Traumatic injury has become a health care crisis
Trauma is the leading cause of death for individuals from 1 to 46 years and the fourth leading cause of death for all age groups.
Escalating Workplace Violence Rocks Hospitals
Across the country, many doctors, nurses and other health care workers have remained silent about what is being called an epidemic of violence against them.
Another case of measles in King County
This is the third King County case identified this month, adding to the total of six recent measles cases in Washington state residents.
Ketamine: The illicit party psychedelic that can help depression
Ketamine is effective for those who do not respond to traditional anti-depressants. It also shows promise for the treatment of PTSD and bipolar disorder.
‘Sham’ Sharing Ministries Test Faith Of Patients
Sheri Lewis of Seattle, who was enrolled in a health care sharing ministry, found out that the hip transplant she desperately needed was not covered.
As ER Wait Times Grow, More Patients Leave Against Medical Advice
Emergency room patients increasingly leave California hospitals against medical advice, and experts say crowded ERs are likely to blame.