Syphilis cases are 'skyrocketing' in King County. Who’s most at risk? Recently released data from the CDC shows syphilis cases are at a 74-year high in the United States. The surge in infections has Public Health – Seattle and King County concerned about the rising local epidemic. Diana Opong
'Something needs to change.' Woman denied abortion in South Carolina challenges ban The state law has been interpreted as banning abortion after six weeks of pregnancy. Planned Parenthood argues the ban is vague and shouldn't apply until at least three weeks later in pregnancy. Victoria Hansen
4 habits of highly effective communicators Called 'supercommunicators,' these people have the exceptional ability of creating authentic connections with others — just by listening and talking. Andee Tagle
Bayer makes a deal on popular contraceptive with Mark Cuban's online pharmacy Bayer is adding two of its name-brand drugs to the roster of Cost Plus Drugs: the birth control pill Yaz and the menopause treatment Climara. Sydney Lupkin
Two Bayer drugs are headed to Mark Cuban's online pharmacy The online pharmacy of entrepreneur Mark Cuban is adding two brand new Bayer drugs to its disruptor model, which relies on a radical transparency compared to the rest of the industry. Sydney Lupkin
FDA approves a drug to treat severe food allergies, including milk, eggs and nuts Xolair is considered the first medication approved by the FDA that can help protect against severe allergic reactions brought on by accidental exposure to certain foods. Juliana Kim
Millions of women are 'under-muscled.' These foods help build strength We start to lose muscle in our 30s, and the loss accelerates with age, putting us at risk of frailty later in life. But what you eat — specifically how much protein — is a big part of the solution. Allison Aubrey
The CDC investigates a multistate E. coli outbreak linked to raw cheddar cheese Health officials reported 10 cases of E. coli infection, adding that the number of people sick is likely "much higher." Those cases were from California, Colorado, Texas and Utah. Juliana Kim
FDA approves first cell therapy to treat aggressive forms of melanoma Amtagvi is intended to help patients with melanoma that cannot be removed with surgery or has spread to other parts of the body. Juliana Kim
How ageism against Biden and Trump puts older folks at risk Recently, conversation about the age of the 2024 presidential candidates has risen to a fever pitch. That's the sign of a deeper problem with how our culture views aging. Leah Donnella
