The Decade In Global Health: New Drugs, Faster Trials, Social Media To The Rescue Leading health experts shared the innovations and breakthroughs that they said saved millions of lives over the past ten years. Susan Brink
So the doctor says you have dense breasts. Now what? When Olivia went in for her mammogram at the age of 50 last month, she received unexpected news: she had “extremely dense breasts.” Elisabeth Poorman, M.D.
Sen. Murray: 'This Supreme Court really concerns me' Kim Malcolm talks with U.S. Senator Patty Murray about the future of Roe v. Wade, and whether Congress should begin impeachment proceedings against President Trump. Kim Malcolm Play AudioListen 8 mins
Safe for pregnant women to smoke pot? UW study hopes to find out Kim Malcolm talks with Dr. Natalia Kleinhans about a new study that will research the effects of marijuana on the brain development of infants. Kim Malcolm Play AudioListen 5 mins
As measles outbreak hits Western Washington, here's what you need to know Paige Browning talks with Dr. Jeff Duchin about the current outbreak of measles in the Puget Sound region. Paige Browning Play AudioListen 5 mins
Study shows diet soda linked to increased risk of stroke Drinking diet soda to reduce sugar consumption may not be a healthier alternative. A new study shows it may increase the risk of stroke. Ruby de Luna Play AudioListen 2 mins
Government blood donations in Seattle are down a third because of shutdown If a federal employee isn't at work, she can't give blood at one of the many mobile drives. Bloodoworks Northwest says they're already seeing a decrease in their stock. Casey Martin Play AudioListen 36 secs
Massive shortage of pain meds affects Seattle hospitals The supply room for drugs at Wenatchee LifeLine, a rural ambulance service, is bare. Morphine is scant. Bags of saline are precious. Isolde Raftery
It took a village, and a pediatrician, to expose the Flint water crisis The city of Flint, Michigan represents the height of American ingenuity, productivity and economic progress — and also the mirror opposite. John O'Brien Play AudioListen 55 mins
Bearing pain - and new life - 'Like a Mother' When Seattle writer Angela Garbes first became a mom, she wrote a piece on breastfeeding that went viral. It remains the most-read article The Stranger... Adwoa Gyimah-Brempong Play AudioListen 18 mins
