There have been eleven other hepatitis A cases in King County residents so far in 2019. In comparison, there were fourteen cases in all of 2018.
Washington health officials declare hepatitis A outbreak in multiple counties.
The outbreak includes 13 confirmed cases: nine in Spokane County, two in King County, one in Snohomish County and one in Pend Oreille County.
Proton therapy for prostate cancer: does the evidence support the hype?
While proton therapy has been shown to be effective for prostate cancer, no consistent advantage has been seen for either long-term survival or quality of life.
In The Battle Of The Fitness Trackers, The Most Steps Might Not Win
Studies show that 150 minutes of moderate activity, such as walking, can lower the risk of heart disease and stroke, improve sleep, and help reduce weight gain
New Laws Deepen State Differences Over Abortion
A dozen states enacted near-complete bans on abortion, which abortion rights advocates say have resulted in fear and confusion about whether it is still legal.
SNAP cuts could hurt millions, researchers
Federal research has found that the program reduces hunger, particularly in children – who make up 44% of its beneficiaries.
Opioid epidemic may have cost states $130 billion
In addition to effects on health care use, opioid misuse can also lead to significant declines in employment, which in turn rob states of expected tax revenue.
With Trump’s Blessing, Some States Aim to Cap Medicaid Rolls
Some red states, with Trump’s backing, are trying to put limits on the federal-state health program for the poor, which covers more than 72 million Americans.
An app to prevent pregnancy? Don’t count on it
Fertility apps rely on dedicated daily monitoring and data entry, and strictly abstaining from unprotected sex for several days each month.
No, Lyme disease is not an escaped military bioweapon
The idea that Lyme disease is due to bioweapons research gone wrong is easily disproven.
Menstrual cups vs tampons – here’s how they compare
A recent study found menstrual cups were a safe and effective alternative to manage periods.
Doctor Alexa Will See You Now: Is Amazon Primed To Come To Your Rescue?
Amazon thinks Alexa, its virtual assistant, could help diagnose mental illness, autism, concussions and even tell when you’re having a heart attack.
Intensive care units in ERs would cut deaths, study suggests
Having an intensive care unit within the emergency department improved care and survival rates for the entire emergency department population.
Webcams in nursing home rooms may deter elder abuse – but are they ethical?
Evidence suggests that ever more people are putting cameras in a relative’s room to detect and deter abuse.
Despite headlines, have we found the cause of endometriosis? No.
Headlines over the past week have given false hope to the roughly 8-10% of women of reproductive age with endometriosis. We don’t know what causes endometriosis.