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People in state high-risk insurance plans often feel left behind
The federal health law set up new plans that are cheaper and more comprehensive than the older ones run by states but consumers need to go without insurance for six months to qualify.
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Burn ban issued for King, Kitsap, Pierce and Snohomish counties
The use of fireplaces and uncertified wood stoves is prohibited as a high-pressure system brings cold temperatures and calm winds to the region. Air quality is expected to worsen, especially in communities where residential wood burning is common. Burn ban violations are subject to a $1,000 penalty.
Stagnant winter air poses health risk to many, health officials warn
November through March winter weather often causes stagnant air that traps air pollution from outdoor burning, wood stoves, and fireplaces gets trapped near the ground.
Removing mold helps reduce asthma and respiratory infections — study
Ridding homes and offices of mold can help reduce respiratory infections and symptoms of asthma, but the best way to eliminate the mold remains unclear.
Seattle ranks in top 10 most fit cities
Seattle residents were more likely to to have exercised, to have eaten five servings of fruit and vegetables per day, and to have walked, biked or taken public transportation to work.
Health and homelessness in Seattle
While we tend to think of the homeless as single men living on the street—because those are the homeless we see—55 percent of the homeless in King County are, in fact, families with children.
Allergy shots: helpful for some asthmatics, risky for others–study
About 30% of asthma patients saw breathing improve after immunotherapy injections. Side effects ranging from mild to severe were common — but fatalities extremely rare.
Winter wood smoke can pose health hazard to many, health officials warn
Winter weather can create stagnant air that traps air pollutants close to the ground.
Free services to help you quit smoking
Smoking just got a lot more expensive in Washington state. The a new federal tax that went into affect April 1 added 62 cents to the cost of a pack making the total federal tax on a pack to $1.01. With the new federal taxes plus state taxes, the pack of brand name cigarettes at [...]
Living with a lung disease
Learn about pulmonary health and wellness as we discuss common symptoms of a variety of pulmonary diseases, symptoms to be cautious of and strategies for maintaining the best pulmonary health. Fee: $5 Registration required: 206-386-2502 or online. Location: Swedish Medical Center – Cherry Hill Campus Swedish Education and Conference Center, Room D 500 – 17th [...]
Dr. Carolyn Clancy: new hope for chronic disease management
Chronic diseases such as heart failure,high blood pressure, arthritis and diabetes don’t generally go away—but they can be managed, writes Dr. Carolyn Clancy, director of the U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality in her latest column. “If you or a loved one has a chronic condition,” she writes, “you know that managing it can [...]
More children on prescription drugs, study
More U.S. children are taking prescription drugs for the treatment of asthma, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes and other chronic diseases, according to a new study.
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