Many passengers in ride-hailing vehicles and taxis don’t bother to buckle up in the back seat.
Do I have to drink eight glasses of water per day? We asked five experts
We’ve all heard we should drink eight glasses, or two litres of water per day. We asked five medical and sports science experts if we really need that much.
Alcoholic? Me? How to tell if your holiday drinking is becoming a problem
Holiday drinking can get out of hand before we know it. It’s important to know the signs of overuse.
How not to overeat this Christmas – according to science
Watch out for “Food Variety”: We tend to eat more when there is more than one type of food consumed within a meal and across the courses of a meal.
Why do we crave comfort food in the winter>
In winter we’re drawn to bowls of cheesy pasta, oozing puddings, warming soups, and hot chocolate with marshmallows. Why do we crave these foods in winter and not in summer?
Pierce County child dies from flu complications
A Pierce County child under 5 years old died this past weekend from flu-related complications. The child had underlying health concerns that increased the child’s risk.
Electronic Health Records Creating A ‘New Era’ Of Health Care Fraud
The government gave billions in subsidies to software vendors who overstated or deceived the government about what their products could do, whistleblowers say
Medicare enrollment begins Jan. 1 – Need help?
The Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner and volunteers at the Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) program can help.
For Her Head Cold, Insurer Coughed Up $25,865
“I couldn’t fathom in what universe I would go to a doctor for a strep throat culture and some antibiotics and I would end up with a $25,000 bill.”
In 10 years, half of Americans will be obese, study
Several states 60% of adults will be obese. In states with the lowest rates, 40% of adults will be obese. About a quarter of US adults will be severely obese.
Intermittent Fasting: Live ‘Fast,’ Live longer?
Does scientific evidence support the claims made for intermittent fasting? A new review article in the New England Journal of Medicine concludes that it does..
Doctors Prescribe More of a Drug If They Receive Money from a Pharma Company Tied to It
Pharmaceutical companies have paid doctors billions of dollars for consulting, promotional talks, meals and more. Doctors who received payments linked to specific drugs prescribed more of those drugs.
New Suicide Prevention Number Could Lead to Surge in Calls
Suicide rates in the United States have climbed steadily over the past two decades, contributing to a decline in the average U.S. life expectancy.
Instagram can help shy people make friends – study
A survey of 700 college students at WSU found Instagram helped them make and strengthen friendships. Shy, introverted people seemed to benefit the most.
Federal Appeals Court Strikes Down Portion Of Obamacare
The case is likely to go to the Supreme Court. Should the court strike down the law, it will upend the U.S. health care system.