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A vending machine in Seattle that dispenses the morning-after pill

There’s a new kind of vending machine on the University of Washington campus. It sells pregnancy tests, tampons, tylenol – and the morning-after pill for $12.60, packaged in purple and white boxes.

Constantly on the move in SoDo, trying not to get swept

People living in tents and vehicles in Seattle’s SoDo neighborhood were shuffled around during major league baseball's All Star week earlier this month. Some say it isn’t just big sporting events that force them to keep moving.

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RadioActive alum explores the lasting impacts of concussions

According to the CDC, in 2020, approximately 12% of teenagers showed symptoms from experiencing a concussion. Conor Gormally was one of those kids -- in fact, he experienced multiple concussions throughout his teenage years, all of which led to differing kinds of symptoms.

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UW researcher says there's a simple way to help people addicted to fentanyl

Addiction researchers say the FDA should revisit their prescribing guidelines for buprenorphine, one of the main medications that can help people addicted to fentanyl or other opioids by reducing withdrawal symptoms and cravings.

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Washington Cares tax hits worker paychecks

Washington Cares tax hits worker paychecks

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What does Covid-19 look like this summer?

Around this time last year, Washington state was seeing a slight bump in Covid-19 hospitalizations. This year, things are looking different.

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Before heading out to your favorite local beach this summer, make sure to check for possible health warnings.

As the weather begins to warm up, you may want to spend some time cooling off at local beaches. But King County says you should probably check for health notifications before getting in the water.