Hundreds of patients receive threatening emails after Fred Hutch cyberattack Hundreds of people who have been patients at Seattle’s Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center have received threatening emails following a cyberattack on the institution’s networks in November. Kate Walters
Texas woman asks court for abortion because of pregnancy complications A woman who is pregnant and seeking an abortion is asking a judge to allow it to be performed in Texas. She has health problems, and the fetus has a condition that is almost always fatal. Selena Simmons-Duffin
Bloodworks NW removes barriers for gay, bisexual donors Starting this week, gay and bisexual men in the Pacific Northwest have more freedom to donate blood than they have had since 1985. Paige Browning
Psychologists say they can't meet the growing demand for mental health care More than half say they're not taking new patients, in a new survey. They report their existing patients need more attention for complex problems, and many keep months-long waitlists. Rhitu Chatterjee
Only one-third of people eligible to take life-saving Statins are doing so Statin medications are effective at preventing heart attacks and strokes. But a new study finds millions of people who could benefit are not using the medications. Allison Aubrey
A little electric stimulation in just the right spot may bolster a damaged brain A small study found that electrically stimulating an area deep in the brain allowed people with severe traumatic brain injuries to complete a cognitive test more quickly. Jon Hamilton
Can anything stop the toxic smog of New Delhi? It's, considered the world's most polluted megacity. The air is so bad that a new report estimates that on average each resident loses 12 years of life. Here's what they're doing about it. Ilma Hasan
Former UW Medicine fertility doctor accused of using his sperm to inseminate California patient UW Medicine notified IVF patients that a former physician is facing allegations he artificially inseminated a patient with his own sperm. Diana Opong
Big city mosquitoes are a big problem — and now a big target Africa's cities have become home to an invasive, malaria-carrying mosquito. New research suggests vulnerabilities that could be exploited to take on the disease-bearing insects. Ari Daniel
A small study offers hope for people with traumatic brain injuries A study suggests that deep brain stimulation can improve focus and attention in people recovering from a traumatic brain injury. This could offer a path for those living with debilitating impairments. Jon Hamilton
