Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:39 PM EDT2013-05-23 01:39:03 GMT
KENNEWICK, Wash.-- A new law will change how Washington courts determine if a person should be involuntarily committed to a mental health treatment facility.>>
KENNEWICK, Wash.-- A new law will change how Washington courts determine if a person should be involuntarily committed to a mental health treatment facility.>>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 9:17 PM EDT2013-05-22 01:17:01 GMT
Foster Farms is recalling approximately 6,165 pounds of ready-to-eat grilled chicken breast strips.>>
Foster Farms is recalling approximately 6,165 pounds of ready-to-eat grilled chicken breast strips that contain wheat and soy, known allergens, which are not declared on the product label.>>
Monday, May 20 2013 4:51 PM EDT2013-05-20 20:51:03 GMT
A local nurse practitioner in Richland is using a new method of therapy when it comes to treating his patients. This method however, has four legs and a tail.>>
A local nurse practitioner in Richland is using a new method of therapy when it comes to treating his patients. This method however, has four legs and a tail.>>
Friday, May 17 2013 3:07 PM EDT2013-05-17 19:07:09 GMT
An autistic teen who can't speak, wrote a book about what its like to be autistic, and is opening eyes about what kids with Autism are thinking, feeling, and capable of.>>
An autistic teen who can't speak, wrote a book about what its like to be autistic. It is opening eyes about what kids with Autism are thinking, feeling, and capable of.>>
Thursday, May 16 2013 1:46 AM EDT2013-05-16 05:46:03 GMT
RICHLAND, Wash. - One Richland family is working to raise awareness about an inherited intellectual disability after finding out the syndrome hits close to home.>>
RICHLAND, Wash. - One Richland family is working to raise awareness about an inherited intellectual disability after finding out the syndrome hits close to home.>>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 7:46 PM EDT2013-05-15 23:46:26 GMT
There is a new cutting edge non-invasive test that allows you to determine if you are having a boy or girl as early as 10 weeks into your pregnancy.>>
There is a new cutting edge non-invasive test that allows you to determine if you are having a boy or girl as early as 10 weeks into your pregnancy. >>
Friday, May 10 2013 7:42 PM EDT2013-05-10 23:42:33 GMT
OREGON- Oregon has the highest rate of non-medical immunization exemptions for kindergartners in the country, and some lawmakers would like to see the number fall. >>
OREGON- Oregon has the highest rate of non-medical immunization exemptions for kindergartners in the country, and some lawmakers would like to see the number fall. >>
Friday, May 10 2013 2:57 PM EDT2013-05-10 18:57:27 GMT
Warnings about dangerous c-diff infections have been around for years... But now there's a new, even deadlier super bug that's nearly impossible to treat.>>
Warnings about dangerous c-diff infections have been around for years... But now there's a new, even deadlier super bug that's nearly impossible to treat.>>
Thursday, May 2 2013 7:54 PM EDT2013-05-02 23:54:10 GMT
They're buying them from friends who are prescribed these drugs to treat attention deficit disorders, but the drugs have side effects and when abused can be deadly.>>
They're buying them from friends who are prescribed these drugs to treat attention deficit disorders, but the drugs have side effects and when abused can be deadly.>>
Thursday, May 2 2013 3:47 PM EDT2013-05-02 19:47:16 GMT
NBCRightNow.com - The Sixth National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day last Saturday was a success. Pacific northwest residents turned in over 16 tons of drugs, two more tons than the previous year.>>
NBCRightNow.com - The Sixth National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day last Saturday was a success. Pacific northwest residents turned in over 16 tons of drugs, two more tons than the previous year.>>
Tuesday, April 30 2013 9:14 PM EDT2013-05-01 01:14:23 GMT
RICHLAND, Wash.-- Getting braces at a local orthodontist office will do more than just straighten your teeth. You can also help raise money for local schools.>>
RICHLAND, Wash.-- Getting braces at a local orthodontist office will do more than just straighten your teeth. You can also help raise money for local schools.>>
Tuesday, April 30 2013 6:58 PM EDT2013-04-30 22:58:36 GMT
In an already caffeinated culture of coffee shops and energy drinks, the FDA is concerned that more and more foods are offering similar caffeine jolts. >>
In an already caffeinated culture of coffee shops and energy drinks, the FDA is concerned that more and more foods are offering similar caffeine jolts. >>
Tuesday, April 30 2013 6:01 PM EDT2013-04-30 22:01:50 GMT
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Plan B morning-after pill is moving over-the-counter, a decision announced by the Food and Drug Administration just days before a court-imposed deadline.>>
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Plan B morning-after pill is moving over-the-counter, a decision announced by the Food and Drug Administration just days before a court-imposed deadline.>>
Tuesday, April 16 2013 3:34 PM EDT2013-04-16 19:34:59 GMT
The State Health Department says only about 1 in 10 people who need treatment for substance abuse in Washington state are currently getting the help they need.>>
The State Health Department says only about 1 in 10 people who need treatment for substance abuse in Washington state are currently getting the help they need.>>
Tuesday, April 16 2013 3:01 PM EDT2013-04-16 19:01:44 GMT
It is that time of year when we're desperate to shake off the winter blahs and bask in sunshine. While a little sun can do wonders for mood, too much can be dangerous for your skin.>>
It is that time of year when we're desperate to shake off the winter blahs and bask in sunshine. While a little sun can do wonders for mood, too much can be dangerous for your skin.>>
Monday, April 8 2013 6:28 PM EDT2013-04-08 22:28:09 GMT
It's something many of us don't know when we head to the grocery store, but there are foods we eat that contain ingredients banned in other countries.>>
It's something many of us don't know when we head to the grocery store, but there are foods we eat that contain ingredients banned in other countries.>>
Wednesday, April 3 2013 7:13 PM EDT2013-04-03 23:13:22 GMT
Colon Cancer screenings are increasingly saving lives, and new surgical techniques are revolutionizing treatment, helping stop the cancer in its tracks with a nearly 100 percent cure rate.>>
Colon Cancer screenings are increasingly saving lives, and new surgical techniques are revolutionizing treatment, helping stop the cancer in its tracks with a nearly 100 percent cure rate.>>
Tuesday, March 26 2013 6:01 PM EDT2013-03-26 22:01:17 GMT
For years allergy sufferers have endured weekly rounds of immunotherapy shots, now researchers are investigating a different way to deliver the same medication, with under-the-tongue drops.>>
For years allergy sufferers have endured weekly rounds of immunotherapy shots, now researchers are investigating a different way to deliver the same medication, with under-the-tongue drops.>>
Tuesday, March 26 2013 5:06 PM EDT2013-03-26 21:06:27 GMT
OLYMPIA, Wash. - A study by the Society of Actuaries estimates new federal health care law could raise medical claims costs in the state by an average of 13.7 percent per person.>>
OLYMPIA, Wash. - A study by the Society of Actuaries estimates new federal health care law could raise medical claims costs in the state by an average of 13.7 percent per person.>>
Tuesday, February 12 2013 6:27 PM EST2013-02-12 23:27:27 GMT
Researchers in Norway have found that women who took folic acid supplements before they got pregnant and during the first trimester lowered their babies' risk of developing autism by 40-percent.>>
Researchers in Norway have found that women who took folic acid supplements before they got pregnant and during the first trimester lowered their babies' risk of developing autism by 40-percent.>>
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The number of U.S. babies born to teen mothers dropped to record lows in 2011, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.>>
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The number of U.S. babies born to teen mothers dropped to record lows in 2011, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.>>
Thursday, February 7 2013 5:46 PM EST2013-02-07 22:46:17 GMT
Doctors and a team of college video game designers have collaborated on a new video game they hope will alleviate children's fears about getting a flu shot.>>
Doctors and a team of college video game designers have collaborated on a new video game they hope will alleviate children's fears about getting a flu shot.>>
Health experts agree that you may gain health benefits from even a small weight loss if: You are considered obese based on your body mass index (BMI) (see BMI chart below). You are considered overweight>>
Kids who eat fast food at least twice a week are 50 percent less likely to use calorie and nutritional information than kids who eat fast food less often.>>
Kids who eat fast food at least twice a week are 50 percent less likely to use calorie and nutritional information than kids who eat fast food less often.>>
The American Cancer Society, which is celebrating on Wednesday a century of fighting a disease once viewed as a death sentence, is making a pledge to put itself out of business.>>
The American Cancer Society, which is celebrating on Wednesday a century of fighting a disease once viewed as a death sentence, is making a pledge to put itself out of business.>>
In the aftermath of this week's deadly tornado, many people in Oklahoma are not only struggling to care for children and relatives, but also their pets.>>
In the aftermath of this week's deadly tornado, many people in Oklahoma are not only struggling to care for children and relatives, but also their pets.>>
Over the last decade, the number of American children who die each year awaiting an organ donation dropped by more than half, new research reveals. And increasing numbers of children are receiving donor organs.>>
Over the last decade, the number of American children who die each year awaiting an organ donation dropped by more than half, new research reveals. And increasing numbers of children are receiving donor organs.>>
The overall health of Americans isn't improving much, with about six in 10 people either overweight or obese and large numbers engaging in unhealthy behaviors like smoking, heavy drinking or not exercising.>>
The overall health of Americans isn't improving much, with about six in 10 people either overweight or obese and large numbers engaging in unhealthy behaviors like smoking, heavy drinking or not exercising.>>
The monstrous tornado that devastated Moore, Okla., on Monday, killing dozens of adults and children, is a stunning example of violent weather that can affect a child's mental well-being.>>
The monstrous tornado that devastated Moore, Okla., on Monday, killing dozens of adults and children, is a stunning example of violent weather that can affect a child's mental well-being.>>
Urban elementary school children with poorly controlled asthma are likely to experience sleep problems and suffer academically, new research indicates.>>
Urban elementary school children with poorly controlled asthma are likely to experience sleep problems and suffer academically, new research indicates.>>
Pregnant women with specific alterations in two genes may be at increased risk of suffering depression after giving birth, a small new study suggests.>>
Pregnant women with specific alterations in two genes may be at increased risk of suffering depression after giving birth, a small new study suggests.>>
Men obsessed with muscle-building lean toward traditional ideas of masculinity, while men fixated on being thin likely associate with more feminine stereotypes, according to new research.>>
Men obsessed with muscle-building lean toward traditional ideas of masculinity, while men fixated on being thin likely associate with more feminine stereotypes, according to new research.>>
Many sports gamblers consider their extensive betting experience and insight into college basketball a slam-dunk for success during the three-week U.S. championship dubbed "March Madness.">>
Many sports gamblers consider their extensive betting experience and insight into college basketball a slam-dunk for success during the three-week U.S. championship dubbed "March Madness.">>
Short bouts of moderately intense exercise appear to improve the self-control of youngsters and young adults, a broad review of existing research suggests.>>
Short bouts of moderately intense exercise appear to improve the self-control of youngsters and young adults, a broad review of existing research suggests.>>
A brisk walk or workout can improve your sleep, even in the hours before bed, according to the results of a new U.S. poll conducted by the National Sleep Foundation.>>
A brisk walk or workout can improve your sleep, even in the hours before bed, according to the results of a new U.S. poll conducted by the National Sleep Foundation.>>
Short stretches of physical activity -- such as taking the stairs or raking leaves -- throughout the day can be just as beneficial as a trip to the gym, according to a new study.>>
Short stretches of physical activity -- such as taking the stairs or raking leaves -- throughout the day can be just as beneficial as a trip to the gym, according to a new study.>>
Hey, sports fans: It doesn't matter if your team wins or loses, just as long as the game is a down-to-the-wire nail-biter, with heroes to laud and villains to loathe.>>
Hey, sports fans: It doesn't matter if your team wins or loses, just as long as the game is a down-to-the-wire nail-biter, with heroes to laud and villains to loathe.>>
Across much of the United States, the winter months are a fun time filled with falling flakes and holiday cheer. But high season for snow and ice can also entail broken bones.>>
Across much of the United States, the winter months are a fun time filled with falling flakes and holiday cheer. But high season for snow and ice can also entail broken bones.>>
Pregnant women with specific alterations in two genes may be at increased risk of suffering depression after giving birth, a small new study suggests.>>
Pregnant women with specific alterations in two genes may be at increased risk of suffering depression after giving birth, a small new study suggests.>>
A child whose mother lived near heavy traffic while pregnant faces a relatively higher risk for developing a respiratory infection before the age of 3, a new study suggests.>>
A child whose mother lived near heavy traffic while pregnant faces a relatively higher risk for developing a respiratory infection before the age of 3, a new study suggests.>>
Weight gain in men and women is predicted by two different genetic variations -- so-called polymorphisms, according to a new study from the Netherlands.>>
Weight gain in men and women is predicted by two different genetic variations -- so-called polymorphisms, according to a new study from the Netherlands.>>
Hollywood film star Angelina Jolie announced Tuesday that she has undergone a double mastectomy because she carries a genetic mutation that greatly increases her risk of potentially fatal breast cancer.>>
Hollywood film star Angelina Jolie announced Tuesday that she has undergone a double mastectomy because she carries a genetic mutation that greatly increases her risk of potentially fatal breast cancer.>>
Media use is a serious distraction for college freshmen, with a new study finding young women devote up to 12 hours daily on pursuits such as texting, posting status updates and surfing the web.>>
Media use is a serious distraction for college freshmen, with a new study finding young women devote up to 12 hours daily on pursuits such as texting, posting status updates and surfing the web.>>
Experts believe several changes in psychiatry's 'bible' will broaden both the definition and diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder -- ADHD.>>
Experts believe several changes in psychiatry's 'bible' will broaden both the definition and diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder -- ADHD.>>
A novel but preliminary new treatment for ovarian cancer has apparently produced complete remission for one patient with an advanced form of the disease, researchers are reporting.>>
A novel but preliminary new treatment for ovarian cancer has apparently produced complete remission for one patient with an advanced form of the disease, researchers are reporting.>>
If you sometimes get a jolt of pain in your mouth when you drink or eat something hot or cold, you're not alone: A new survey of U.S. dental offices finds that one in eight people has over-sensitive teeth.>>
If you sometimes get a jolt of pain in your mouth when you drink or eat something hot or cold, you're not alone: A new survey of U.S. dental offices finds that one in eight people has over-sensitive teeth.>>
Men with severe gum disease, known as periodontitis, are at greater risk for impotence, according to a new study that finds young men and the elderly at particular risk.>>
Men with severe gum disease, known as periodontitis, are at greater risk for impotence, according to a new study that finds young men and the elderly at particular risk.>>
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