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Data Dive

You Can Expect to Live Longer in Washington

New CDC figures show that life expectancy dipped across the U.S. as Covid began to spread. But our longevity number remains resiliently high.

09/23/2022 By Benjamin Cassidy

Future of Health

Modern Medicine

These aren’t your grandma’s medical pros.

09/06/2022 By Angela Cabotaje

Modern Medicine

Rise of the TikTok Doc

Dropping medical knowledge one video at a time.

09/06/2022 By Angela Cabotaje

Modern Medicine

Losing Religion from Health Care

When medical matters and matters of faith collide.

09/06/2022 By Angela Cabotaje

Modern Medicine

What Will It Take to End the Fentanyl Epidemic?

Doctors have a way to solve the third wave of the opioid crisis, but there's a holdup.

09/06/2022 By Angela Cabotaje

Stretch, Stretch, Baby

Assisted Stretching Studio StretchLab Opens in Issaquah

You read that right—stretching studio.

09/01/2022 By Angela Cabotaje

BinaxLater

What to Know about the Covid Test Expiration Date Extension

Be sure to check before you chuck.

08/30/2022 By Ann Karneus

In the Weed

Can You Overdose on THC?

Subjective standards, state-by-state laws, and underdeveloped policy leaves much up to the cannabis consumer.

08/26/2022 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Gymward Bound

Did Covid Really Change Our Fitness Habits?

Virtual workouts can only get you so far, apparently.

08/24/2022 By Ann Karneus

Made in WA

Broad Strokes

David Giuliani revolutionized more than just oral hygiene.

08/23/2022 By Angela Cabotaje

Made in WA

12 of Washington's Most Vital Medical Inventions

The literal and figurative lifesavers.

08/23/2022 Edited by Benjamin Cassidy By Angela Cabotaje and Seattle Met Staff

Coronavirus Chronicles

How Long Does Natural Immunity from a Covid Infection Last?

All we still don't know about reinfection roulette.

08/17/2022 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Coronavirus Chronicles

Need Paxlovid? Washington's Telehealth Program Ups Access

Securing Covid antiviral medication just got a whole lot easier.

08/08/2022 By Ann Karneus

Status Update

What to Know about the Monkeypox Outbreak in Seattle

From symptoms and case counts to testing and vaccines.

08/04/2022 By Angela Cabotaje

Coronavirus Chronicles

Symptoms and More on the Covid BA.5 Subvariant in Seattle

The new omicron strain has familiar calling cards.

08/02/2022 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Coronavirus Chronicles

Adults Younger Than 50 Can't Get a Second Booster Until Fall

Some answers as to why and what to expect next.

08/01/2022 By Angela Cabotaje

Coronavirus Chronicles

CDC Recommends Masking Again in These Washington Counties

You can blame high Covid-19 community levels thanks to omicron subvariant BA.5.

07/29/2022 By Angela Cabotaje

Sunny Days

What's the Best Sunscreen to Get for Seattle Weather?

A Virginia Mason dermatologist makes the case for sunblock every day of the year.

07/28/2022 By Angela Cabotaje

PSA

How to Keep Cool During a Seattle Heat Wave

It's no Heat Dome, but this week's weather forecast is still worth taking note.

07/26/2022 By Angela Cabotaje

Dial Up

New 988 Mental Health Hotline Opens July 16

How will it work for those who dial in from King County?

07/08/2022 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

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