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100 years ago in Spokane: The city was home to one of the trials that would pave the way for insulin to become a miracle diabetes treatment

Sat., March 25, 2023

Three Spokane patients were participating in an experiment for a new diabetes treatment: insulin.

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5 exercises to keep an aging body Strong and fit

UPDATED: Wed., March 22, 2023

When we’re young, exercise can enable us to run a race after an all-nighter or snowboard on a diet of Doritos. But as we age, fitness has a much more far-reaching impact, boosting our energy levels, preventing injuries and keeping us mentally sharp.

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Loud music was blamed for hearing loss in her 40s. It wasn’t the cause.

UPDATED: Tue., March 21, 2023

At 47, Marlene Schultz thought she was much too young to keep saying "What?" when she couldn't hear what people were telling her.

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People’s Pharmacy: Could an anti-herpes drug help against dementia?

UPDATED: Tue., March 21, 2023

Q. I've had herpes for over 35 years and taken acyclovir to suppress it for nearly that long. When I miss my medication, I can perceive cognitive impairment. It clearly makes a difference in how alert I am and how well I can perform. My mother-in-law is suffering from Alzheimer's. Her doctor agreed to put her on daily acyclovir, and she has improved. Is there any research to support antiviral drugs against Alzheimer's disease?

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Could CBD help people quit smoking? A WSU Spokane study delivers promise

Sun., March 19, 2023

A new study co-authored by a Spokane researcher shows promise that the non-psychoactive component of cannabis called CBD reduces a desire for cigarettes.

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After years, Congress restored Marshallese residents’ right to Medicaid. How Washington’s push to get them signed up is playing out

Sun., March 19, 2023

KENNEWICK – On a hot summer day last August, a Kennewick Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was open but not for a church service. Instead, the church gym was being used by the Pacific Islander Health Board, which had been traveling around the state trying to enroll community members in health care.

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Bonner General Health to stop providing pregnancy, labor and delivery care as doctors flee state over abortion laws

UPDATED: Fri., March 17, 2023

The North Idaho hospital will stop offering pregnancy care this spring due, in part, to Idaho laws that criminalize abortion care.

News > Education

More than 100 students apply to Eastern’s new nursing program as demand for health workers soars

Fri., March 17, 2023

More than 100 students applied for 40 seats in Eastern Washington University's new four-year nursing program's upper division classes that start in August. In 2022, the state Legislature funded $6.1 million for EWU to expand to a full four-year program. Leaders cited the need to train more nurses, as the COVID-19 pandemic worsened shortages. But other issues that limit admitting more students to regional BSN programs include faculty recruitment and hospital training availability, educators say.

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Senators threaten consequences after VA confirms 4 deaths tied to computer system tested in Spokane

UPDATED: Thu., March 16, 2023

WASHINGTON – After officials from the Department of Veterans Affairs on Wednesday confirmed four deaths have been linked to a new computer system first deployed in Spokane, senators threatened consequences for the company being paid $10 billion for the system.

News > Crime/Public Safety

Anti-abortion church group holds first protest at Planned Parenthood since judge levied fine for interfering with patient care

UPDATED: Tue., March 14, 2023

It was all smiles, hugs and happy reunions on one side of Indiana Avenue Tuesday night.

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Gyms, pets and takeout: How the pandemic has shifted daily life

UPDATED: Tue., March 14, 2023

Ever since the World Health Organization declared a global pandemic, life in the United States has changed in big and small ways. Some of the changes - like toilet paper shortages and social distancing - were temporary. Other shifts have had more staying power, and some new trends are just beginning to emerge.

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People’s Pharmacy: Heartburn medicine cures plantar warts

UPDATED: Tue., March 14, 2023

I had a painful, swollen plantar wart on the bottom of my foot for more than a year. I had it removed surgically but it came back with a vengeance. The pain became unbearable and made it hard to walk.

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Texas abortion ruling nears, but blue states aren’t waiting to protect pill access

UPDATED: Sun., March 12, 2023

A federal judge in Texas soon could make one of the two pills used in medication abortions harder to come by, even in blue states that support abortion rights. Officials and advocates in those states aren’t waiting for the judge to rule.

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House Call: What to expect with aging and how to feel your best

Thu., March 9, 2023

Getting older is a natural part of life — and it is happening to more of us. The over 65 age group is the fastest growing segment of the U.S. population! In 2010, 12.3% of Washington state residents were 65 or older. In 2022, it was 17.1%.

A&E > Food

Does your latte need a shot of olive oil? Maybe not, but perhaps your heart does

Wed., March 8, 2023

Nutrition experts tout olive oil as a health-conscious component of your meal. Olive oil is linked with a range of health benefits, from lowered blood pressure to reduced inflammation, said Julia Zumpano, a registered dietitian at the Cleveland Clinic.

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State Senate passes safe staffing standard, in compromise between hospitals, unions

Wed., March 8, 2023

The bill reflects a compromise between hospitals and nurse unions across the state who have long disagreed over the best way to address workforce shortages. Nurses have pushed for staff-to-patient ratios while hospitals have said they don't have staff to follow the ratios.

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People’s Pharmacy: Weaning yourself from decongestant nasal spray addiction

UPDATED: Tue., March 7, 2023

Q. I had a full-blown addiction to nasal spray before most people knew that could happen. To recover, I sprayed one nostril only until the other cleared, and then stopped. Having one nostril free for breathing is tolerable. It took about a week for this to clear.

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Legionnaires’ disease reported at Gonzaga fans’ hotel in Las Vegas

UPDATED: Mon., March 6, 2023

Some Gonzaga fans staying at The Orleans Hotel & Casino, which is hosting the West Coast Conference Tournament, recently received notices that the hotel had recently tested positive for Legionnaire's disease in its water system.

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Spokane leaders: CDC girls’ trauma report part of unfolding sex abuse cases after pandemic isolation

Mon., March 6, 2023

Local leaders also describe the same wave of reported trauma among children and adolescents as highlighted in a mid-February federal analysis showing increases in rape and sexual violence among teen girls, as well as their record levels of feeling sad or hopeless.

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Are Washington kids eating fruits and veggies? Data shows where we rank in U.S.

Mon., March 6, 2023

Mar. 1—When it comes to nutrition, a lot of Americans are starting off on the wrong foot. According to newly released data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about one in three kids ages one to five did not eat fruit every day, nearly half did not eat vegetables every day, and more than half drank a sugar-sweetened beverage at least once in the past week. The data is also ...

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100 years ago in Spokane: The city was home to one of the trials that would pave the way for insulin to become a miracle diabetes treatment

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100 years ago in Spokane: The city was home to one of the trials that would pave the way for insulin to become a miracle diabetes treatment

5 exercises to keep an aging body Strong and fit

Loud music was blamed for hearing loss in her 40s. It wasn’t the cause.

People’s Pharmacy: Could an anti-herpes drug help against dementia?

Could CBD help people quit smoking? A WSU Spokane study delivers promise

After years, Congress restored Marshallese residents’ right to Medicaid. How Washington’s push to get them signed up is playing out

Bonner General Health to stop providing pregnancy, labor and delivery care as doctors flee state over abortion laws

More than 100 students apply to Eastern’s new nursing program as demand for health workers soars

Senators threaten consequences after VA confirms 4 deaths tied to computer system tested in Spokane

Anti-abortion church group holds first protest at Planned Parenthood since judge levied fine for interfering with patient care

Gyms, pets and takeout: How the pandemic has shifted daily life

People’s Pharmacy: Heartburn medicine cures plantar warts

Texas abortion ruling nears, but blue states aren’t waiting to protect pill access

House Call: What to expect with aging and how to feel your best

Does your latte need a shot of olive oil? Maybe not, but perhaps your heart does

State Senate passes safe staffing standard, in compromise between hospitals, unions

People’s Pharmacy: Weaning yourself from decongestant nasal spray addiction

Legionnaires’ disease reported at Gonzaga fans’ hotel in Las Vegas

Spokane leaders: CDC girls’ trauma report part of unfolding sex abuse cases after pandemic isolation

Are Washington kids eating fruits and veggies? Data shows where we rank in U.S.

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