Washington state is in the midst of wildfire season and, although it’s been a mild season to date, it is important to be prepared and…
A rare virus known as monkeypox has made its way to the state of Washington. About 280 cases have been reported, with 240 occurring in King…
Sizzling temperatures have been shown to negatively affect memory, reaction time, productivity, moods, and even suicide rates. One study by Harvard University in 2016 tracked…
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 20% of people aged 55 or older experience some form of mental health concern including depression…
The U.S. Senate has passed a bill which could dramatically reduce prescription drug prices for older Americans. The Inflation Reduction Act includes investments of nearly $370 billion…
Today, King County Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) announced the selection of two new operators for Health Through Housing buildings in Auburn and…
Depression is a leading cause of disability worldwide, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the World Health Organization, and the Pan American Health…
TW: The below article contains references to abuse, sexual assault, and overdose that may be upsetting to some readers. Two months ago, I made a…
A leaked Supreme Court draft ruling that would overturn Roe v. Wade, dated in February and published May 2 by Politico, was confirmed as authentic…
Washington State Department of Health (DOH) and Snohomish County Health District have identified a confirmed case of Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP) in a Snohomish County…
At the start of the pandemic, at-home caregivers in Washington state saw their wages go up with a boost from hazard pay. Two years later,…
May is stroke awareness month. People need to act quickly to avoid lasting damage when they happen – and remember the acronym “BE FAST.” ‘B’…
Booster doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine are available for children ages 5-11. The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) expanded booster dose eligibility to include…
Select Jif® Peanut Butter products have been voluntarily recalled by the J.M. Smucker Co., the company announced Friday. The nationwide recall is due to potential…
Following updated legislation, the King County Board of Health is expanding from 8 elected officials and 3 health professionals to 8 elected officials and 8…
May is mental health awareness month and many people across the country are dealing with extra strain from COVID-19 over the past two years. Caregivers,…
A recall has been issued for Whole Foods Market Red Lentil Dal. The recall is due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination of one of the…