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Nearly 10 percent of Americans use marijuana
Marijuana use among adults has doubled in the last decade, with 9.5 percent of American adults now reportedly using the drug. Marijuana use increased from 4.1 percent in 2001-02 to 9.5 […]
Cancer society updates breast cancer screening guideline
The American Cancer Society released a new breast cancer screening guideline this week that recommend women begin mammograms at age 45, instead of 40. The updated guideline, released Oct. 20, recommends […]
Excessive drinking costs U.S. $2 per drink
Excessive alcohol consumption cost the U.S. $249 billion in 2010 – the equivalent of $2.05 per drink. A new study released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found the […]
More than half of uninsured are eligible for financial help
While more than 600,000 Washington residents remain uninsured, new estimates suggest more than half of those who are uninsured are eligible for financial assistance. A new report by the Kaiser Family […]
Salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers continues to spread
The multistate salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers imported from Mexico continues to sicken people across the country. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s most recent case count (as of Oct. […]
More hospitals support breast-feeding
More and more hospitals are taking steps to increase support for breast-feeding, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The World Health Organization and United […]
Kaiser launches TV maternity app
Kaiser Permanente already has a mobile app. Now, the health care organization also has a TV app – but this one is for pregnant women. Kaiser recently announced a partnership with […]
Secondhand smoke puts kids with asthma at risk
A new study found the risk for hospitalization doubles for kids with asthma who are exposed to secondhand smoke. The study was led by Mayo Clinic Children’s Research Center. “The results of […]
Survey: 10 percent of pregnant women drink
A new survey by federal researchers reveals 10 percent of pregnant women in the U.S. admit to drinking alcohol and 3 percent – or a third of those who drink […]
Seattle sea otter diagnosed with asthma
The Seattle Aquarium has diagnosed one of its sea otters with asthma. And now trainers are teaching the 1-year-old sea otter how to use an inhaler. Seattle TV station King 5 […]