Pfizer launches a recall of blood pressure drugs due to a potential carcinogen The company warned consumers of several tainted lots of Accuretic and two other versions of the drug due to the presence of a nitrosamine above the Acceptable Daily Intake level. Vanessa Romo
Oregon has millions of dollars for addiction rehab programs, but not enough employees The state of Oregon is channeling millions of dollars into addiction recovery programs due to a law that passed in 2020. But the state is having trouble finding the workforce to fill these jobs. Katia Riddle
Great Value Pancake & Waffle mix is recalled due to possible cable fragments A single lot of the pancake mix, which is sold at Walmart, could be contaminated with the foreign material. Laurel Wamsley
Pandemic updates: Covid rates remain low in Seattle-area schools after masks come off Updated news about the coronavirus pandemic in Seattle and Washington state. KUOW Staff
10 strangers come together for a life-changing kidney swap With all its complexities, a chain of this size is hard to pull off. This one was postponed three times. But with many waiting for a kidney, it's a critical opportunity to save some lives. Samantha Balaban
Donors and recipients in 10-person kidney donation chain meet in an emotional reveal In the second part of our report from Houston Methodist Medical Center, we check in with the 10-person kidney donation chain. This week, donors and recipients meet in an emotional reveal. Scott Simon
Permanent daylight saving time could have health downsides Scott Simon talks to Dr. Karin Johnson of the Baystate Regional Sleep Medicine Program about the health downsides of switching to daylight saving time, as Congress considers the issue. Scott Simon
Being vaccinated reduces the chances of long COVID, the latest research shows Many who are vaccinated against COVID-19 are worried an infection may lead to long COVID. The latest research shows that can happen, but the chance is much lower among those who're vaccinated. Will Stone
It's World Sleep Day — a celebration of an activity we don't do enough In honor of World Sleep Day, here's a famous saying: Ben Franklin said, "Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise." When does that start working?
Moderna seeks approval for a 2nd COVID-19 booster shot for adults If approved, this would be the second booster shot Moderna has issued for people ages 18 and up. Ayana Archie