Washington state is paying for the marketing campaign as part of a deal to give AbbVie the exclusive right to treat its citizens who have hepatitis C.
Ban of vaping product sales to anyone under 21 begins Jan. 1
A recent survey found that one in five Washington 10th graders and almost one in three 12th graders reported using vapor products last year.
How Donald Trump Turned to a Comics Titan to Shape the VA
Trump gave the three men sweeping influence over the VA — the second-largest federal agency — despite their lack of any relevant experience
Compression Garments Can Ease Lymphedema. Covering Costs? Not So Easy.
Lymphedema is incurable, but compression stockings, sleeves and gloves help prevent complications such as swelling and infection. But they’re expensive.
Emphasizing flavor boosts vegetable consumption
“Herb n’ Honey Balsamic Glazed Turnips” sells better than “Healthy Choice Turnips,” researchers find.
A Million-Dollar Marketing Juggernaut Pushes 3D Mammograms
Manufacturers have spend millions to market 3D mammograms even though they haven’t been shown to be more effective than traditional mammograms.
You can now preview the 2020 Exchange Health Plan Choices
Customers have the opportunity to compare plans and rates prior to open enrollment
For Generation Juul, Nicotine Addiction Happens Fast And Is Hard To Shake By Elly Yu, WAMU When Will tried his first vape during his sophomore year, he didn’t know what to expect. It was just something he had vaguely heard…
Age-Proofing a Home Doesn’t Come Cheap
Aging in place is a major financial commitment, one that may be at odds with retirees’ plans to downsize their lives and budgets.
Overdose Prevention Should Include Alcohol Too, Study Suggests
Alcohol ramps up the effects of drugs that act on the brain and nervous system, and vice versa, which increases the risk of overdose.
Whistleblower Alleges Medicare Fraud At Iconic Seattle-Based Health Plan
Group Health Cooperative in Seattle, one of the nation’s most respected nonprofit health insurance plans, is accused of bilking Medicare out of millions.
What is perimenopause and how does it affect women’s health in midlife?
On average perimenopause lasts for three to four years, usually starting in the mid to late 40s. But for some women it can start as early as the mid-30s.
CBD May Be Natural, But Is It Safe?
Hemp cannabidiol (CBD), a cannabis extract largely unknown a few years ago, has become so popular that some Americans take a spoonful every day.
This overdose-reversal drug could cut opioid deaths – why don’t more people carry it?
Tens of thousands are dying of opioid-related overdoses in the US, but many could be saved if they had been treated with the safe, easy-to-use drug naloxone.
Can surgical masks protect you from getting the flu?
Basically, there is no strong evidence to support well people wearing surgical masks in public.