Congress set aside trillions to combat COVID-19, but many communities with outbreaks have spent little on public health efforts like testing and contact tracing.
Back to Life: COVID Lung Transplant Survivor Tells Her Story
Doctors told her mother that Ramirez was a candidate for a double lung transplant — a procedure had never been done on a COVID patient in the U.S.
How to avoid heat stroke
Hydration, rest and finding a cool environment are the keys to preventing heat stroke.
Report outlines benefits, risks of different approaches for resuming K-12 instruction
There is no ‘zero-risk’ scenario for resuming in-person instruction but there are pathways to resuming limited in-person instruction for younger students.
Ability, not age, should be the only factor determining what exercise you do
Exercise at any age results in positive gains in muscle mass, muscle strength, bone density, and improvements to overall health – even in people as old as 97.
Coronavirus: does the common cold protect you from COVID?
Could a previous infection with one of the milder coronaviruses that cause colds make COVID-19 less severe?
What to do if you have COVID-19 symptoms
If you feel even a little bit sick, reschedule any plans you may have to see others in person. Stay home.
New treatments spur sharp reduction in lung cancer mortality rate
Death rates from the most common lung cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, have fallen sharply in the U.S., due primarily to recent advances in treatment.
Apply online for Medicare Part B during a Special Enrollment Period
During the pandemic, the Social Security Administration (SSA) is taking Medicare Part B enrollment applications online for working-age people who qualify for a Special Enrollment Period.
Party of Five: What are the rules?
With COVID-19 cases continuing to rise across Washington State, it is more important than ever to follow a few basic rules for social interactions.
Businesses Want a Shield Against COVID-19 Lawsuits. But What About Customer Safety?
Most of the laws specifically state that they do not shield businesses that acted with “actual malice” nor apply to cases with evidence of deliberate wrongdoing.
Tips and tricks for wearing cloth face coverings
Easy, convenient and safe
Without Federal Protections, Farm Workers Risk Coronavirus Infection to Harvest Crops
Farms have already reported outbreaks among hundreds of workers in states that include California, Washington, Florida and Michigan.
UW group predicts in Nearly 300,000 COVID-19 Deaths in US by December 1
However, Consistent Mask-Wearing Could Save about 70,000 Lives.
America’s Obesity Epidemic Threatens Effectiveness of Any COVID Vaccine
Vaccines can be less effective in obese adults than in the general population, leaving them more vulnerable to infection and illness.