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A Disabled Young Woman’s Fight To Take Her Place At Stanford
She was admitted to Stanford with a full scholarship. Now, the struggle to fund the caregivers she needs to leave home is proving her toughest battle yet.
Vast majority of dementia patients don’t receive specialty diagnosis and care, study
One year after diagnosis, less than a quarter of patients had seen a dementia specialist. After five years, the percent of patients had only increased to 36%.
Almost 9 in 10 Washington’s kindergarteners fully immunized for school
About 5% of Washington kindergartners had an exemption from immunizations for a medical, personal, or religious reason — 7% were “out of compliance.”
How To Get Bargain Dentistry And A Vacation To Boot
Facing the prospect of a pricey dental procedure in Maryland, writer Mike Salmon looked outside the country — and landed on getting five crowns in Costa Rica.
Starving Seniors: How America Fails To Feed Its Aging
Millions of seniors across the country quietly go hungry as the safety net designed to catch them frays.
Officials warn county residents about severe lung disease associated use of e-cigarettes and THC products
100s of cases of severe lung illness have been reported among e-cigarette users. Many report having vaped products containing cannabinoids, such as THC and CBD.
‘Locally Grown’ Insurance Companies Help Fortify Washington State Market
Premiums for the state’s individual market are rising less than 1% on average, and the insurance commissioner, credits that to homegrown insurance plans.
New health centers will open at 3 Seattle schools this fall
The new centers will be at Lincoln High School in Wallingford, Meany Middle School on Capitol Hill, and Robert Eagle Staff Middle School in north Seattle.
New Trump Rule on Medical Interpreters Could Leave Immigrants Behind
The Trump administration intends to relax a federal rule requiring medical providers let patients know about their right to language interpretation services.
State makes it easier to access opioid overdose drug
Anyone who wants to get opioid overdose drug naloxone can now obtain the drug at any pharmacy in the state without a prescription.
A weight loss app may be a risky way to address obesity in children
Over the last week, a weight loss app targeted at children and teenagers aged 8-17 has sparked concern among health professionals and parents around the world.
Judge Cites Opioid ‘Menace,’ Awards Oklahoma $572M In Landmark Case
It’s the first ruling to hold a pharmaceutical company responsible for one of the worst drug epidemics in American history.
Success of Red Flag Laws Might Depend on Mental Health Teams
Violence prevention experts support the ‘red flag’ laws but say most of the country’s local police forces are ill-equipped to identify potential shooters.
Addiction clinics marketing pricey, unproven treatments.
Clinics tout high success rates that appeal to vulnerable people suffering from addiction, even if there’s no solid evidence to support their claims or methods.