Author: Marissa Harshman
Study suggests survival rates of preterm infants improving
New research found that very early preterm infants are more likely to survive than in previous years. In addition, the survivors are less likely to have neurological problems. Researchers found that […]
#healthpolicyvalentines for the win
It's Valentine's Day, and the Twitterverse is celebrating by expressing its devotion to health care policy. If you haven't checked out #healthpolicyvalentines, you're missing out. Here's a sampling: […]
What? 40 million adults have hearing loss
A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that about 40 million U.S. adults have noise-induced hearing loss – and more than half of those do […]
Clark County data you didn’t know you needed: STDs and dating apps
Lots of people turn to the internet to find love. Turns out, lots of people also find STDs. When Clark County residents are diagnosed with certain sexually transmitted diseases, the folks […]
Study: Two-thirds of kids drink at least one sugary drink per day
A new study found that two-thirds of U.S. youth drink at least one sugar-sweetened beverage on any given day. And those drinks account for more than 7 percent of kids' total […]
Attorney general continues push to raise smoking age
Bob Ferguson is continuing his quest to raise the legal age to purchase tobacco and vapor products from 18 to 21. The attorney general testified on House Bill 1054 during the […]
Study: Delayed umbilical cord clamping reduces anemia risk
A new study found that delayed umbilical cord clamping can result in a lower prevalence of anemia in 8- and 12-month-olds. Other studies have shown that delayed umbilical cord clamping can […]
Reno woman dies after superbug resists 26 antibiotics
A superbug resistant to 26 different antibiotics – even those considered the last line of defense – is to blame for the death of a Reno, Nev., woman. The woman, who […]
Herrera Beutler urges ACA replacements, not just repeal
As Congress Republicans begin efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act, U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler is urging House Speaker Paul Ryan to offer replacements with the repeal efforts. Herrera Beutler, […]
Washington Healthplanfinder enrollment is up
Enrollment in health plans on the state-based insurance exchange has already reached last year’s enrollment totals -- and there’s still three weeks left to sign up for coverage. The exchange announced […]