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.
Will proposed surprise medical bill fixes ‘shred’ the safety net?
Will surprise billing proposals being debated in Congress really affect Medicaid and these patients — “shredding the safety net,” as opponents claim?
The New West: Smoke In The Sky, A Purifier At Home
Alarmed by dense smoke, shoppers were snapping up portable air purifiers and breathing masks in staggering numbers.
Trump Shift, Backed by States, Fuels Fear of Too Few Medicaid Docs
The Trump administration wants to drop an Obama-era rule designed to ensure that there are enough doctors to care for Medicaid patients.
Why testing for lead helps kids…and how you can get free testing
Lead exposure can harm brain growth in children, so it’s important for toddlers and preschoolers to be tested for lead if they have any of the risk factors.
Modern Wildfires Pose New Health Risks For Firefighters
New research underscores the risks that modern wildfires pose to firefighters’ long-term health, including an increased risk of cancer.