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Avoid unusual pop-up COVID-19 testing sites, King County health officials warn

Reputable COVID-19 testing options are available across the county, which provide free testing with rapid and highly accurate results.

April 22, 2021 Coronavirus / Newborn and Infant Health / Pregnancy

Pregnant women with COVID-19 face high mortality rate

Worldwide study also found that 11% of babies contracted the novel coronavirus from their mothers.

April 20, 2021 Cancer / Coronavirus / Dentistry / Prevention

From Rotten Teeth to Advanced Cancer, Patients Feel the Effects of Treatment Delays

Health providers are starting to see the consequences of a year of pandemic-delayed preventive and emergency care.

April 20, 2021 Coronavirus / Palliative Care

Long COVID Renews Push to Expand Palliative Care

Studies suggest palliative care results in a higher quality of life for patients and lower health care costs.

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April 19, 2021 Coronavirus / Disabilities / Seniors / Vaccines

King County launches in-home coronavirus vaccination program

Right now, appointments are limited and individuals with the greatest challenges leaving their homes will be prioritized.

April 16, 2021 Diet / Heart and Circulatory System

Are vegan diets good for your heart?

we found that there is currently little evidence to suggest a vegan diet protects the heart, or can reverse heart disease.

April 16, 2021 Health News

Are too many kids being diagnosed with ADHD?

Many ADHD diagnoses may given to children whose behaviors fall within a normal (but frustrating) range.

April 16, 2021 Fitness

Walking workouts are great for heart, bone, and muscle health

– and almost everyone can do it

April 16, 2021 Aging / Animal Health / University of Washington

Dog Aging Project seeks more canine participants

Project is looking for puppies, big and giant dogs, rural dogs, certain breeds, and working dogs.

April 15, 2021 Coronavirus / Vaccines

Vaccine eligibility in Washington state expands to everyone 16 and older

Those age 16 and 17 may need consent from a parent or guardian, unless they are legally emancipated.

April 15, 2021 Coronavirus / Prevention / Public Health

Dining during COVID

How to spot signs that a restaurant is doing it right

April 14, 2021 Coronavirus / Vaccines

More than 200 “vaccine breakthrough” COVID-19 cases seen in Washington state

The cases represent only about .01 percent of the fully vaccinated population.

April 13, 2021 Child Health / Coronavirus

How to help your kids break out of their pandemic bubble

Whether just comfortable at home or nervous about leaving, kids may need extra support to get back out there.

April 13, 2021 Blood and Hematology / Coronavirus / Vaccines

Washington orders pause on use of J&J’s covid vaccine

This action is being taken after six recipients develop serious blood clots.

April 13, 2021 Disabilities / Healthcare Providers / Seniors

Vaccinations Lag for Home Health Workers

Just a quarter of home health care workers were vaccinated by early March, compared to about two-thirds of hospital workers and half of nursing home workers