In 2004, Californians voted to shell out billions in taxpayer money to fund stem cell research. But 15 years later, some are asking ‘Where are the cures?”
There is no great salt debate: we should be consuming less
A gradual decrease in salt intake across the whole population remains an achievable, affordable, and effective strategy to prevent premature death worldwide.
Air pollution can be as bad as pack a day of cigarettes for your lungs, UW study
“We were surprised to see how strong air pollution’s impact was on the progression of emphysema on lung scans,” said UW’s Dr. Joel Kaufman.
Where Doctors Can Recommend Marijuana to Replace Opioids
Colorado, Illinois and New York now allow health professionals to recommend marijuana instead of addictive, potentially deadly opioid pain pills.
Memory and attention difficulties are often part of a normal life
Can’t remember what you came for? Don’t worry – you probably have a lot going on.
Hepatitis A Outbreaks Race Across The Country
Since 2016, the virus has spawned outbreaks in at least 29 state, sickened more than 23,600 people, sent the majority to the hospital. and killed more than 230.
One-Third of Mass Shootings Committed by People With Mental Illness, Study Says
One-third of acts of mass violence–crimes in which four or more people were killed– since the 1990s were committed by people with a serious mental illness.
To Save Money, American Patients And Surgeons Meet In Cancun
US hospital costs are so high it makes sense for an orthopedic surgeon from Milwaukee and a patient from Mississippi to go to Mexican hospital for the surgery.
UW Medicine leaders say ACA critical to continuing mission
Harborview could lose up to $80 million a year should the ACA be struck down as a result of a lawsuit filed by Republican attorneys general now in the courts.
Don’t count on freezing ovarian tissue to delay menopause or stop your biological clock
A UK company is offering women a procedure it says can delay menopause up to 20 years and allow women to delay having babies.
But don’t get too excited.
Where Tourism Brings Pricey Health Care, Locals Fight Back
An alliance of locals struck a deal with the hospital system and now may be able to offer its members premiums that are at least 20% less than current rates.
Obesity Plagues Hispanics And Blacks In Colorado, Nation’s ‘Healthiest’ State
Upon closer inspection, Colorado weighs in as two states: one fit and trim and the other dangerously overweight.
UW study shows gun shops can aid in preventing suicides
Firearm retailers in Washington state are willing to learn about suicide prevention and train their employees in how to spot and act on suicide warning signs.
Advice On HPV Vaccine Could Leave Adults Confused
When a federal panel recently recommended an update to the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine guidelines, it left a lot of uncertainty.
Period Problems: Fibroids, Endometriosis, and Other Issues
Two of the most common disorders that cause period problems are uterine fibroids and endometriosis.