Thousands of Mexicans cross in the US on temporary visas to sell their blood plasma to profit-making pharmaceutical companies promising them hefty cash rewards.
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Flu poised to strike; vaccine now widely available for all ages in Washington State
During the last flu season, 241 people in Washington died from the flu and its complications – many more were severely sickened and hospitalized.
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Worker health in the gig economy
Pay, flexibility, advancement: They all matter for workers’ health and safety, UW study shows.
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Hospital Kept Vegetative Patient on Life Support to Boost Survival Rates
Darryl Young suffered brain damage during a heart transplant and never woke up. Doctors kept him alive for a year to avoid federal scrutiny.
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As Rural Groceries Fade Away, Lawmakers Wonder Whether to Act
Rural, isolated areas lack public transportation. Traveling can be tough on the poor and seniors. Grocery delivery services aren’t widely available.
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Walmart To Give Workers Financial Incentives To Use Higher-Quality Doctors
“Rather than relying on word of mouth or social media to find a provider, patients can get information based on actual data and proven results.”
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American diets have gotten a little healthier, but still fall short of guidelines
“We’re making a small improvements, but we still have a really, really long way to go to meet the dietary recommendations.”
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Research reveals link between high pollen counts and low crime rates
Reported violent crime fell 4% on high-pollen days, about the level of crime reduction that would come with a 10% increase in the size of a city’s police force.
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Not enough time to exercise? High-intensity training can fit into your daily life
“Reduced Exertion HIT” (REHIT) – the lazy person’s High-intensity Interval Training (HIT) plan.
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Why the flu shot cannot give you the flu (and why you should get one now)
One of the common myths that leads people to avoid the flu shot is that they think the shot will give them the flu. But that is simply not true.
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Pediatricians Stand By Meds For ADHD, But Some Say Therapy Should Come First
New guidelines put too much emphasis on medications for the treatment of ADHD, some experts say, when behavioral treatment first is better for some children.
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State launches app for teens and young adults who vape
App helps capers learn how to deal with unhelpful thoughts, urges and cravings, and practice moving toward their goal of reducing or quitting vaping.
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Washington moves to ban all flavored vaping products, tighten regulation
Gov. Inslee seeks to ban all flavored vapor products, require disclosure of ingredients in vapor products, increase regulatory oversight and limit bulk sales.
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Medicaid expansion linked to improved mental health, job performance
New findings about low-income adults with behavioral health conditions, mental health and substance use disorders, suggest importance of continuous coverage
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Readers And Tweeters respond to Kaiser Health News stories
Sickened By Billing Abuses, Readers And Tweeters Stand Up For Patients’ Rights
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