Category: Health News
Same same but different: when identical twins are non-identical
Hannah Brown, University of Adelaide We all know a set of twins; perhaps even a set of identical twins. In Australia, twins account for about one in 80 births. But in research from the University of New South Wales and…
Americans Cross Border Into Mexico To Buy Insulin At A Fraction Of U.S. Cost
Close to 1 million people in California alone cross to Mexico annually for health care, including to buy prescription drugs.
Trump Pledges To End HIV Transmission By 2030. Doable, But Daunting.
Even with the gains made in drug therapies and understanding of the HIV/AIDS over nearly 40 years, it is not an easy undertaking.
Number of measles cases in Clark County climbs to 23
Those infected either weren’t immunized (20( or are unable to confirm (3) that they were immunized.
When Medicine Makes Patients Sicker
A KHN review of thousands of FDA documents reveals how drugs that are poorly manufactured or contaminated can reach consumers.
911 outage continues
Anyone having an emergency in King County should call the ten-digit number for their local emergency responders.
Syphilis may be transmitted through semen, UW study suggests
The bacterium that causes syphilis, Treponema pallidum subsp. pallidum, can be present in semen at high enough concentration to transmit the disease.
Fentanyl deaths rise in Washington State
In the first half of 2018, there were 81 deaths linked to fentanyl, versus 48 deaths recorded during the same time period last year, a 70% increase in deaths.
Wildfire smoke is becoming a nationwide health threat
Wildfire smoke contains toxic compounds can lead to lung irritation, cancer, hypertension, cardiovascular disease and even death.
First Flu Death in Pierce County of 2018-2019 Season Reported
A Pierce County man in his 40s died Oct. 22 in the hospital from flu-related complications. He had chronic health concerns that increased his risk for complications.
VA Adding Opioid Antidote To Defibrillator Cabinets For Quicker Overdose Response
The VA is adding naloxone kits to AED cabinets in its buildings across the country, an initiative that could become a model for other health care organizations.
I can’t sleep. What drugs can I (safely) take?
Long-term regular use of medicines to promote sleep should be avoided, as initial effectiveness declines over a few weeks and dependence, side effects increase.
Itchy mouth? It could be an allergy.
Does your mouth itch when you eat certain fruits and vegetables? You may be having an allergic reaction to proteins related to tree, grass and weed pollen
Humans gave leprosy to armadillos – now they are giving it back to us
There are millions of armadillos in the southern US, and people interact with them in a variety of ways. The animals’ leathery carapaces are fashioned into purses and boots; some are kept as pets; and some get eaten.
Drink, drank, drunk: what happens when we drink alcohol in four short videos
The process of how ethanol gets from the glass into your brain is not straight forward. Let’s take a look at what happens after that first sip of alcohol.