The emergency rule bans the sale of flavored vapor products or any products that will be used to create a flavored vapor product.
Is this study legit? 5 questions to ask when reading news about medical research
Not all research is good. Not all headlines reflect what a study found. So how can you tell if a story about news about medical research is bogus or legit?
Low Rates of Vaccination During Pregnancy Leave Moms, Babies Unprotected, CDC
Most mothers-to-be in the US – 65% – have not been vaccinated against the flu and whooping cough, putting their and their infants’ health at risk, CDC reports.
Sexual transmitted disease rates continue to rise in Washington
Rates of chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis have all been rising over the past several years.
More mental health care won’t stop the gun epidemic, new study suggests
Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death among U.S. adults and the second leading cause among teens. The majority of suicides are completed using a firearm.
King County’s hepatitis A outbreak continues
Since the end of July, Public Health – Seattle & King County has confirmed 6 new cases, bringing the total number hepatitis A cases in King County to 24.
Opioid Treatment Scam May Be Coming to Your State
Patient “brokers” can make initial commissions of as much as $2,000 for each patient they recruit for for-profit opioid treatment programs.
US Funding Christian Clinics that Prescribe Abstinence to Stop the Spread of STDs
Obria, a Christian medical chain, which was awarded $1.7 million in federal family planning funds, does not offer hormonal birth control or condoms; instead, it urges restraint.
Why Hospitals Are Getting Into The Housing Business
Legally and morally, hospitals cannot discharge patients if they have no safe place to go. So homeless patients can occupy hospital beds for weeks or months.
Drug companies lure Mexicans across the border to donate plasma
Thousands of Mexicans cross in the US on temporary visas to sell their blood plasma to profit-making pharmaceutical companies promising them hefty cash rewards.
Flu poised to strike; vaccine now widely available for all ages in Washington State
During the last flu season, 241 people in Washington died from the flu and its complications – many more were severely sickened and hospitalized.
Worker health in the gig economy
Pay, flexibility, advancement: They all matter for workers’ health and safety, UW study shows.
Hospital Kept Vegetative Patient on Life Support to Boost Survival Rates
Darryl Young suffered brain damage during a heart transplant and never woke up. Doctors kept him alive for a year to avoid federal scrutiny.
As Rural Groceries Fade Away, Lawmakers Wonder Whether to Act
Rural, isolated areas lack public transportation. Traveling can be tough on the poor and seniors. Grocery delivery services aren’t widely available.
Walmart To Give Workers Financial Incentives To Use Higher-Quality Doctors
“Rather than relying on word of mouth or social media to find a provider, patients can get information based on actual data and proven results.”