15 Tons Of Washington Beef Recalled: USDA

More than 30,000 pounds of ground beef chubs product produced by Washington Beef, LLC, was recalled due to possible contamination.

Washington Ranked Among Best States To Grow Old

Aging is easier in some places than others. Here’s where Washington fell in a new report ranking the best and worst states for growing old.

WA Fails Smoking Prevention Efforts: American Lung Ass’n.

The 2019 “State of Tobacco Control Report” finds that most states and the federal government are falling short in preventing tobacco use.

23 Measles Cases Confirmed In SW Washington

Clark County Public Health's measles outbreak update added more confirmed cases and possible locations of exposure Tuesday.

Measles Cases Increase To 19 Confirmed In SW Washington

A Portland Trail Blazers game was added to the latest list of possible places a person could have been exposed to the measles.

Measles Outbreak In SW Wash. Balloons To 14 Cases

Clark County Public Health has reportedly confirmed 14 cases of measles in children 1 to 18 years old, 13 of whom were not immunized.

Clark County Measles: 2 Cases Confirmed, 11 More Suspected

Two kids in Clark County are confirmed to have contracted the measles virus, and health officials are investigating 11 more possible cases.

39K New Cancer Cases Estimated In Washington This Year

A new study predicted the U.S. will see about 1.8 million new cancer cases this year. Here’s what Washingtonians can expect.

Flu Activity In WA Minimal But Increasing, CDC Warns

The latest figures provided by the CDC show that flu activity continues to increase in the U.S., though Washington's rate are minimal.

King County Warns Of HIV, Hepatitis Risk Related To Local Dentist

The George M. Davis Dental Clinic has been shut down by the state, and county officials are urging patients to get tested.

Lettuce, Cauliflower Recalled In Washington For E. Coli

Adam Bros. Farming, Inc. said it is recalling red and green leaf lettuce, as well as cauliflower, out of an abundance of caution.

New Rankings Show How Healthy Washington Is

The United Health Foundation just released it’s 29th annual health rankings report. See where Washington ranked.

Washington Healthplanfinder Sign Up Deadline Is Saturday

If you want to buy health insurance on the Washington state exchange, you need to do it quickly.

Beef Recall Expanded In WA Over Salmonella

JBS Tolleson Inc. has expanded its beef recall. The meat is linked to a salmonella outbreak in which 250 people fell ill.

Washington Residents Are The 34th Fattest In America

More than 70 percent of adults are overweight or obese, according to federal health officials. See how fat Washington is.

Washington's Best Nursing Homes: New U.S. News Ratings

New ratings from U.S. News & World Report reveal the best nursing homes in the country.

13.5% Health Insurance Hike Approved For Wash. Exchange

A 13.5% increase is big for people buying plans on the state exchange, but it's smaller than the nearly 20% increase insurers wanted.

6 Sick With Salmonella From Tainted Cucumbers: DOH

The cases are spread across Puget Sound and linked to cucumbers sold at Costco, according to state health officials.

Food Recall In Washington: Wraps, Salads May Contain Salmonella

The USDA issued the recall Wednesday for products that may have been sold at Trader Joe's stores.

Now 7 Wash. Kids May Have Rare Acute Flaccid Myelitis

It's unclear what cause AFM, a condition that causes limb paralysis in children.

Cases Of Acute Flaccid Myelitis Condition Up To 6 In WA: DOH

The polio-like illness causes limb paralysis. There have been 38 cases of AFM across the U.S. so far in 2018.

Wash. Salmonella Cases From Honey Smacks Up To 3: CDC

"Seriously, Get Rid Of Kellogg's #HoneySmacks In The Cabinets!" the FDA warns.

Man With Measles Was At Sea-Tac, Other Exposures Possible

King County health officials are warning local residents who may have come into contact with the man.

Meatloaf Recalled In Washington: USDA

The recall involves meatloaf made by a company based in Kent.

Air Quality Warning For Puget Sound: Unhealthy For Kids, Elderly

Smoke from wildfires burning in British Columbia has made the air in Puget Sound dangerous for some groups.

Shellfish Illnesses Likely During Heatwave: Health Officials

A combination of low tides and high temperatures make shellfishing risky this week in Washington.

Pork Recall In Washington State: USDA

Un-inspected pork products are being recalled, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Pediatric Cancer: Wash. Has One Of The Highest Rates In U.S.

Washington's pediatric cancer rate is second highest behind Oregon along the West Coast.

Hot Car Deaths: Washington Law Protects Kids, Animals

As temperatures edge toward 90 degrees around Puget Sound, it's a good idea to review the state's hot car laws.

Big Increase In WA Health Insurance Rates In 2019: State

Obamacare rate increases are under review by the Officer of the Insurance Commissioner and could go up 19 percent on average.

Wash. A Top 10 State For Melanoma: Health Officials

There may be many reasons for the surprisingly high skin cancer rates in the Puget Sound area.

Raw Oyster Recall In Washington Over Norovirus

Hundreds have been sickened in a multi-state norovirus outbreak linked to oysters from British Columbia.

E. Coli Outbreak: CDC Identifies Food Making People Sick

At least one person in Washington has fallen ill with E. coli in connection to a multi-state outbreak.

'Nightmare Bacteria' Hits Washington: CDC

Hundreds of the virtually un-treatable "superbug" bacteria have been found in the U.S., including in Washington.

11 Washington Counties Among 500 Healthiest In U.S.

No Washington counties made the top 50, and some didn't make the list at all.

King County Health Practitioner Suspended After Sex Allegation

State health officials have suspended the license of Bakari M. Nkosi after he allegedly had sex with a patient.

Salmonella Outbreak In Washington Linked To Kratom

The state Department of Health is reporting multiple cases in counties across the state.

4 Dog Food Recalls Issued For Potential Salmonella Contamination

The FDA says there have been four recalls associated with Darwin's Natural and ZooLogics pet food.

High Health Risk Pork Recall Hits Washington

The pork products were not re-inspected when they crossed the border into the U.S., according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.