Health & Wellness

A Good Infestment

Daria Whettam Makes Lice a Laughing Matter

Greenwood’s Lice Clinic eradicates itchy insects—and the stigma around them.

09/02/2025 By Naomi Tomky

Retail Therapy

How One Mall Is Cultivating Joy and Inclusion

Seattle Fat Mall centers its shoppers in every way.

08/26/2025 By Haley Shapley

Vax Americana

This UW Doc Was Fired from the CDC’s Vaccine Panel

Helen Chu learned about her termination from an op-ed in The Wall Street Journal.

08/05/2025 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Fire Watch

What to Know About Wildfires in Washington Right Now

Where the fires are burning and what it means for travel, hiking, and Seattle's air quality.

07/16/2025 By Allison Williams

Well Well Well

Can You Still Find Meaning in Ancient Music?

This centuries-old monastic practice is also a longtime Seattle tradition.

05/06/2025 By Haley Shapley

Best of the City

Top Dentists 2025

Our annual list of the best dental practitioners in the Seattle area.

03/04/2025 By Seattle Met Staff

WELL WELL WELL

Can You Really Biohack Your Body with AI?

Upgrade Labs aims to get you the most results in the least amount of time.

02/26/2025 By Haley Shapley

Sensitive Content

This Local Oral Surgeon Is Taking Dental School to TikTok

What is your tooth doctor doing in your feed?

02/24/2025 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

The Classroom

At Seattle Children’s Hospital, Writing Classes Keep Hope Alive

Ann Teplick has been teaching at the hospital since 2011. 

02/17/2025 By Danielle Hayden

Spray On

What the Heck Is a Head Spa?

The scalp gets its own line of dedicated self-care, but things are going to get wet.

02/13/2025 By Allison Williams

On Montlake

UW Legend Nate Robinson Needed a Kidney. This Fan Knew He Could Help.

The story of a beloved player in need, a fan's act of kindness, and an unlikely bond.

02/11/2025 By Christian Caple

Well Well Well

Why I’m Not Making Resolutions This Year

In 2024, my resolutions saved my life. In 2025, I made none.

01/27/2025 By Haley Shapley

Well Well Well

These Dogs Are Taking Care of Seattle First Responders

How local emergency workers benefit from a therapy dog program.

11/26/2024 By Haley Shapley

Paddle Out

Marine Vet Steve Rhoades Has Made Helping People Out of Addiction His Life’s Work

“It takes extreme measures to change your life.”

11/11/2024 By Eric Olson Photography by Michael Guio

Well Well Well

Long-Distance Walking Is Having a Moment

A Seattle influencer is building community one mile at a time.

10/31/2024 By Haley Shapley

Well Well Well

This Is How Seattleites Are Finding Their People

It's all about the friends we make along the way.

09/26/2024 By Haley Shapley

Best of the City

Top Doctors 2024

Our annual list of the best health care professionals in the region.

08/27/2024 By Seattle Met Staff

Well Well Well

When Will Women Finally Get the Pockets They Deserve?

The answer—at least for one local startup—is now.

08/27/2024 By Haley Shapley

WELL WELL WELL

Can Breaking Stuff Help You Avoid Breaking Down?

I went to a rage room and found out.

07/18/2024 By Haley Shapley

Injury Time

Sounders Doc Michael Morris Says Goodbye

The orthopedic surgeon built the Sounders’ medical program—then got to watch his son star on the team.

07/11/2024 By Conor Kelley