“We’re making a small improvements, but we still have a really, really long way to go to meet the dietary recommendations.”
Research reveals link between high pollen counts and low crime rates
Reported violent crime fell 4% on high-pollen days, about the level of crime reduction that would come with a 10% increase in the size of a city’s police force.
Not enough time to exercise? High-intensity training can fit into your daily life
“Reduced Exertion HIT” (REHIT) – the lazy person’s High-intensity Interval Training (HIT) plan.
Why the flu shot cannot give you the flu (and why you should get one now)
One of the common myths that leads people to avoid the flu shot is that they think the shot will give them the flu. But that is simply not true.
Pediatricians Stand By Meds For ADHD, But Some Say Therapy Should Come First
New guidelines put too much emphasis on medications for the treatment of ADHD, some experts say, when behavioral treatment first is better for some children.
State launches app for teens and young adults who vape
App helps capers learn how to deal with unhelpful thoughts, urges and cravings, and practice moving toward their goal of reducing or quitting vaping.
Washington moves to ban all flavored vaping products, tighten regulation
Gov. Inslee seeks to ban all flavored vapor products, require disclosure of ingredients in vapor products, increase regulatory oversight and limit bulk sales.
Medicaid expansion linked to improved mental health, job performance
New findings about low-income adults with behavioral health conditions, mental health and substance use disorders, suggest importance of continuous coverage
Readers And Tweeters respond to Kaiser Health News stories
Sickened By Billing Abuses, Readers And Tweeters Stand Up For Patients’ Rights
Get FLU-ent in the facts about flu shots
To help you decide when, where, and how to get your flu shot, Public Health – Seattle & King County has compiled answers to some of your most common questions.
UW doctor seeks to make African American women more aware of endometrial cancer
Most women know to check for breast cancer and to get a yearly pap smear to check for cervical cancer. But few are aware of the risk of endometrial cancer.
Increase in local overdose deaths linked to fentanyl-laced drugs
Fentanyl has been found in illicit M30, V48 and A215 pills and various powder products.
Community Health Centers Teeter on Financial Cliff, Courtesy of Congress
The nation’s nearly 1,400 community health centers provide essential health care services to low-income patients.
As Health Care Costs Rise, Workers At Low-Wage Firms May Pay A Larger Share
People at firms with more low-wage workers saw bigger deductibles and a larger share of their pay go to premiums than those at firms with fewer low-wage workers.
On-Site Health Care Could Help Seniors Stay at Home
Many seniors want to stay in their homes, but can’t when they grow older and more infirm. A pilot project aims to provide services needed to make that possible.