The covid pandemic shut down his school, his mom lost her job, and they were evicted — landing Na’ryen in virtual learning and sleeping on a couch at his grandmother’s home
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The symptoms of the Delta variant appear to differ from traditional COVID symptoms. Here’s what to look out for
A the virus has evolved, it seems the most common symptoms have changed too.
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Fungal infections worldwide are becoming resistant to drugs and more deadly
Most fungal infections worldwide are caused by a genus of fungi called Candida, particularly the species called Candida albicans.
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ADHD in adults: what it’s like living with the condition – and why many still struggle to get diagnosed
About 2.5% of adults are thought to live with ADHD
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King County’s mask directive ends
Unvaccinated people will need to continue wearing masks in indoor public spaces and crowded outdoor spaces.
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How to handle the heat
Stay indoors and in an air-conditioned environment as much as possible. Stay hydrated. Help those who are vulnerable or at higher risk.
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Washington state is lifting its COVID-19 restrictions: Do we still need to take precautions?
COVID-19 is still here, and more contagious variants are spreading locally in King County and nationally.
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WSU’s College of Medicine granted full accreditation
The accreditation process determines whether a medical school’s program meets established standards and identifies opportunities for improvement.
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No Vacancy: How a Shortage of Mental Health Beds Keeps Kids Trapped Inside ERs
If you up in an ER with a mental health crisis, there’s a good chance you will get stuck there.
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AS DROWNING DEATHS DOUBLED IN KING COUNTY IN 2020, WATER SAFETY IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER
Thirty-three people lost their lives in King County waters last year, nearly 70% of which occurred in open water incidents
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How Patent Extensions Keep Some Drug Costs High
Many of the granted patents are for minor tweaks, such as combining two drugs into one or altering the dosage — changes that aren’t inventive
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Hospitals Start Requiring Workers to Get COVID Shots
“You take care of physically very vulnerable people and you need to protect them. I’m always surprised that there’s a contingent in health care that don’t want to get vaccinated.”
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WILDFIRE SEASON IS COMING — GET SMOKE READY!
For three of the past four years, wildfire smoke in our region has exposed people to unhealthy levels of particulate air pollution for prolonged periods of time.
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Supreme Court Declines to Overturn ACA — Again
Justices ruled that the suing states and the individual plaintiffs lacked “standing” to bring the case to court.
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For Toddlers, Pandemic Shapes Development During Formative Years
Mental health and child development experts wonder about what, if any, long-term mental health and development consequences young children may face
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