President Joe Biden is expected to reopen enrollment on the federal Affordable Care Act exchanges on Thursday as part of a series of executive actions related to health care, taking a step to help uninsured Americans that his predecessor rejected.…
PULLMAN, Wash. — Washington State University is planning to hold classes in-person this fall. According to WSU President Kirk Schulz, while details have yet to be finalized, the university is “planning for a robust in-person experience both inside and outside the…
TUESDAY UPDATE: KENNEWICK, Wash. — The Southeast Washington Incident Management Team announced that the state is requiring appointments for COVID-19 vaccinations at the Benton County Fairgrounds mass vaccination site. On Monday, the vaccination site was first come, first serve. The…
With the US now tallying more than 25 million Covid-19 cases, experts say now is the time to double down on safety measures and speed up vaccine rollouts before a variant further surges infections.
The negative effects of excess body fat on heart health can't be canceled out by maintaining an active lifestyle, according to new research.
Heavy use of marijuana by teens and young adults with mood disorders is linked to an increased risk of self-harm, suicide attempts and death, a study found.
The US is again quickly approaching another grim milestone: 25 million Covid-19 cases in a little more than a year since the country reported its first infection.
Last week, a Covid-19 patient of mine told me he is finally going home after four months in the hospital. His tracheostomy tube has been taken out and he's breathing on his own. He's finally able to walk again, with some help. It's a new beginning for him and as he wished me a happy New Year, I felt hopeful for the first time in a long time.
There are some common exercises that can all too easily be done with incorrect form and lead to unnecessary pain, improper muscle build and even injury. Here are some key mistakes to look out for.
Getting Americans masked up is a top priority for the Biden Administration.
RICHLAND, Wash. - In a vial designed to ward off COVID-19, healthcare workers find renewed hope and a sign that we're closer to putting the pandemic…
Although some bone loss is inevitable after menopause, developing a regular exercise routine can be useful in limiting that loss.
There were seven times more cases among children of eye exposure to hazardous chemicals in hand sanitizer between April 1 and August 24, 2020, a study found.
About 6 in 10 Americans don't know when or where to get a coronavirus vaccine, according a survey released Friday from the Kaiser Family Foundation.
PASCO, Wash. - It's been 56 days since Mike Welch, from Pasco, has been home. His daughter Amanda Welch said he started to feel ill before…
A public health doctor in Texas has been charged with stealing a vial of Covid-19 vaccine, according to the Harris County District Attorney's Office.
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- Washington state recently moved into a new vaccine phase, making COVID-19 vaccinations more widely available. Now we know where you can go to get one -- if you are eligible. PHASE FINDER: See if you're eligible for…
KENNEWICK, Wash. — January 21, 2021 marks a full year since the first coronavirus case was reported in the United States. It all started when a man returned to Washington state after visiting Wuhan, China. Though the reality of the…
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said the state's Covid-19 vaccines should only be administered to residents who live in the state either part-time or full-time in an attempt to cut down on "vaccine tourism."
We have entered the era of coronavirus anniversaries.
RICHLAND, Wash. - A recent study from scientists at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory showed the potentially harmful effects of e-cigarettes on the lungs. Before,…
States across the country say they're running low on coronavirus vaccine supply, with many officials insisting the vaccine delivery numbers reported by the Trump administration don't align with what they are seeing on the ground.
KENNEWICK, Wash. — The latest coronavirus update from the Benton-Franklin Health District (BFHD) includes statistics from over the long weekend. The BFHD says this is a three-day county. The bi-county region added 336 cases, bringing its total number of coronavirus…
