Recent studies suggest GLP-1s, the weight loss and diabetes drugs, may both prevent cancer and slow its progression. While weight loss is known to curb cancer risks, GLP-1s may act on other brain and metabolic pathways to prevent cancer.
While the federal government formally cut ties with the World Health Organization, New York City quietly signed back up through a side door. No congressional vote. No public debate. Just a press release.
This Mental Health Month, Washington's Native lifeline stands ready to help mps-post Fri, 05/22/2026 - 11:30 Image (Washington News Service) Audio file May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and experts are reminding Washington state’s Native communities that free mental-health support is available a
Allen Horne thought the infection on his right pinkie toe would improve. Instead, gangrene spread to the rest of his foot last December, eventually causing the 78-year-old to collapse on a downtown
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The Leapfrog Group rates hospitals on efforts to “protect patients from medical errors, accidents, injuries and infections.”
The Washington state Department of Corrections (DOC), in partnership with the Washington state Department of Health (DOH), has made the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline available to incarcerated
Washington DOC and DOH have enabled 988 access in state prisons. Officials say it complements care, while advocates warn it isn't a substitute for onsite services.
Two Lewis County pharmacies are providing free locking bags to encourage patients to secure opioid prescriptions and help prevent misuse and accidental overdose. Chehalis Pharmacy and Centralia
When the world shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020, another crisis quietly grew behind closed doors. Reports from around the globe suggested that violence against women and girls was increasing. Governments, nongovernmental ...
The Food and Drug Administration awarded priority review vouchers to three companies developing psychedelic-based treatments for mental health conditions -- two studying psilocybin for hard-to-treat depression and one studying methylone, an MDMA-related drug, for PTSD.
Most seniors hope to stay independent for as long as possible, but sometimes declining health or a major medical crisis,...
The new fitness business will offer Pilates classes and puppy interaction in Arlington and three other DMV locations.
Clearview Homes - Hearing loss is a common part of aging, but it is often overlooked or dismissed as a minor inconvenience.
I’ve been spending a lot of time reflecting on how good my life is right now. It’s been spring in Central Texas since February, and the program I teach at has had classes outside, like next to a turtle pond and a running creek. I‘ve found myself thinking of how wonderful it is to see the fish swimmi
After a life-changing diagnosis, a San Antonio woman now advocates in Congress for more diabetes research funding and access to care. San Antonio advocate pushes for more diabetes funding at nation’s capitol was first posted on March 23, 2026 at 5:00 am. ©2021 " San Antonio Report ". Use of this fee
Although Washington was one of the first states to legalize the sale of recreational marijuana in 2012, only three cities within Pierce County explicitly allow cannabis sales. Others are missing out on at least tens of thousands in revenue, The...
Although Washington was one of the first states to legalize the sale of recreational marijuana in 2012, only three cities within Pierce County explicitly allow cannabis sales. Others are missing out on at least tens of thousands in revenue, The News Tribune found. Cities, towns and counties in Washi
EVERETT, Wash., March 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Compass Health has expanded its YGo Youth Mobile Crisis Program, strengthening access to immediate crisis and behavioral health support for children, teens, and families across Snohomish, Skagit, and Whatcom counties.YGo provides crisis stabilizatio
HeraldNet.comHeraldNet.com - Everett and Snohomish County news from The Daily Herald in Everett, WashingtonNonprofit hospitals aren’t abusing the 340B pricing program. The fault lies with profit-taking drugmakers. Comment: Hosptials staying true to Congress’ drug discountsWire Service
SEATTLE — As artificial intelligence chatbots become better at mimicking human conversations, the potential for damage has grown, particularly for people who turn to them for mental health advice and to discuss plans to harm themselves.
EU accuses TikTok of 'addictive design' that harms children, seeks changes to protect users
One of the country's foremost private corrections health care providers has reduced its presence in Washington, blaming a hostile legal environment stemming from allegations of medical negligence.
Fox News Channel offers its audiences in-depth news reporting, along with opinion and analysis encompassing the principles of free people, free markets and diversity of thought, as an alternative to the left-of-center offerings of the news marketplace.
The ongoing debate over health care in the U.S. remains as contentious as ever.
Work suggests that hostile racism associated with a 15% increasein suicide ideation, and 13% increase in suicide attempts.
Many shots seem to have “off-target” benefits, such as lowering the risk of dementia, studies have found.
New guidance from the FDA and HHS raises more questions than it answers. Here's what the experts say.
Washington is set to receive $181 million in federal funding this year to boost rural health care amid drastic Medicaid cuts. The hefty sum falls below what the Trump administration gave to some
He said he regretted undergoing the advanced imaging because it raised public questions about his health.
The federal allocation to Washington for rural health care appears to have been trimmed because it has not implemented some of President Donald Trump's goals. Washington was awarded $181 million
Getting the most out of a doctor’s visit requires some advance preparation.
