A new study found that common cardiovascular complications of COVID-19 were substantially reduced in people who were vaccinated, with protective effects lasting up to a year after vaccination.
The autistic brain is different. It comes with limitations, but it also has its strengths.
ASK PUBLIC HEALTH: WHAT ARE THE LATEST RECOMMENDATIONS FOR STAYING AT HOME WHEN SICK?
We sat down with Dr. Eric Chow, Chief of Communicable Disease at Public Health – Seattle & King County to get the latest update and hear what our community can do to continue to prevent illness and what parents, schools, and our community should know.
What are the health costs of air pollution, and what can we do about it?
Have you ever noticed the hazy smog that hangs over cities or the lingering smell of exhaust fumes from traffic? These are just a few noticeable signs of air pollution, a threat that can have a significant effect on our health and well-being.
Leprosy cases are rising in the US – what is the ancient disease and why is it spreading now?
In the United States, leprosy has been entrenched for more than a century in parts of the South where people came into contact with armadillos, the principle proven linkage from animal to humans. However, the more recent outbreaks in the Southeast, especially Florida, have not been associated with animal exposure.
Washington streamlines guidance for COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses
The Washington State Department of Health announced updated guidance for what to do when someone is sick with COVID-19, flu, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and other respiratory viruses.
Opill, the first over-the-counter birth control pill, will be on shelves soon − here are some key things to know
Within weeks, for the first time in the U.S. consumers will be able to find a birth control pill on retail shelves.
Beware online mental health chatbots, UW specialists warn
AI chatbots may someday play an important role in mental health care, but many currently online are untested and unsafe.
First Cancer TIL Therapy Gets FDA Approval for Advanced Melanoma
In this treatment, immune cells from the patient’s tumor are collected and expanded in culture and then infused back into the patient.
By looking for fragments of DNA that have escaped from tumors into the bloodstream, or circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA), doctors may be able to identify which of their patients with colorectal cancer need chemotherapy after surgery.
Some Medicines and Driving Don’t Mix
Although many medicines will not affect your ability to drive, some nonprescription and prescription medications can have side effects that may make it unsafe to drive or operate other heavy machinery.
Syphilis Is Killing Babies. The U.S. Government Is Failing to Stop the Disease From Spreading.
The only drug that treats syphilis during pregnancy is in short supply. Untreated, the disease can pass to newborns, killing them or leaving them with disabilities. As cases rise sharply, the government isn’t doing much to prevent shortages.
The Powerful Constraints on Medical Care in Catholic Hospitals Across America
More than half a million babies are born each year in the U.S. in Catholic-run hospitals, including those owned by CommonSpirit Health, Ascension, Trinity Health, and Providence St. Joseph Health. That’s 16% of all hospital births each year, with rates in 10 states exceeding 30%. In Washington, half of all babies are born at such hospitals, the highest share in the country.
Your heart changes in size and shape with exercise – this can lead to heart problems for some athletes and gym rats
Exercise can significantly reduce the risk of developing conditions that affect the heart, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol and obesity. But large amounts of exercise throughout life may also harm the heart, leading to the development of a condition called athletic heart.
Women may realize health benefits of regular exercise more than men
Even when women and men get the same amount of physical activity, the risk of premature death is lower for women, NIH study finds