LocalHealthGuide - Part 163

October 29, 2019 Diabetes / Health Costs

Went Overseas for School, Stayed for Insulin

In Seattle, she typically paid $70 per month for insulin and another $130 for pump supplies. In Germany, she pays roughly $11. Every three months.

October 29, 2019 Air Pollution

The EPA disbanded our clean air science panel. We met anyway

We believe the EPA should follow the law, which requires a thorough review of the science underpinning air pollution standards.

October 28, 2019 Rheumatoid Arthritis

What is rheumatoid arthritis, the condition tennis champion Caroline Wozniacki lives with?

Researchers do not fully know what causes rheumatoid arthritis, but suspect certain genes may trigger it when combined with environmental and lifestyle factors.

October 28, 2019 Miscarriage / Pregnancy / Women's Health

What causes miscarriages?

Often women who miscarry will experience feelings of guilt. But miscarriage is very rarely caused by anything the mother did.

October 28, 2019 Eyes and Vision / Health News

Costume contact lenses may be the scariest part of Halloween

Poorly fitting costume contact lenses can cause many eye problems, including surface abrasions, allergic reactions and blurred vision.

October 28, 2019 Salmonella

New cases of Salmonella illness linked to contact with backyard poultry in Washington

Four more cases of Salmonella illness linked to contact with backyard poultry have been reported in Washington.

October 28, 2019 Drugs / Hepatitis / Medicaid

Pharma Sells States On ‘Netflix Model’ To Wipe Out Hep C. But At What Price?

Washington state is paying for the marketing campaign as part of a deal to give AbbVie the exclusive right to treat its citizens who have hepatitis C.

October 23, 2019 Vaping

Ban of vaping product sales to anyone under 21 begins Jan. 1

A recent survey found that one in five Washington 10th graders and almost one in three 12th graders reported using vapor products last year.

Seal of the Veterans Affairs Administration

October 23, 2019 VA

How Donald Trump Turned to a Comics Titan to Shape the VA

Trump gave the three men sweeping influence over the VA — the second-largest federal agency — despite their lack of any relevant experience

October 23, 2019 Breast Cancer / Cancer / Health Costs / Health Insurance

Compression Garments Can Ease Lymphedema. Covering Costs? Not So Easy.

Lymphedema is incurable, but compression stockings, sleeves and gloves help prevent complications such as swelling and infection. But they’re expensive.