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Staying Safe While Cleaning Up After Floods

December 17, 2025

Floods can be really scary and messy. After the water goes down, it's important to be careful when cleaning up. The health department in Snohomish County has some good advice to keep everyone safe. First, don't go back into your home until officials say it's okay. Look for any damage to the buildin

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SimpliSafe Changes Hands: New Leadership for a Growing Security Giant

November 14, 2025

In a significant shift, SimpliSafe, a major player in the smart-home security market, has a new owner and a fresh leadership team. The Boston-based company is now under the wing of private equity firm GTCR, which recently completed its acquisition from Hellman & Friedman. This change brings in Hilar

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Early Peanut Exposure: A Game Changer for Allergy Prevention

October 22, 2025

Peanut allergies in young children have seen a significant drop. This change is thanks to a shift in advice given to parents. For a long time, experts told parents to keep peanuts away from babies. They thought this would prevent allergies. But a big study in 2015 showed the opposite. It found that

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Alaska's COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout: What's the Hold-Up?

October 1, 2025

Alaska is still seeing COVID-19 cases, but some folks might have to wait a bit to get their shots. The state's health team is still pushing for people to get vaccinated, but they've tweaked their advice to match what the big shots at the CDC are saying. They're now suggesting that everyone aged 6 mo

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Living Longer with Prostate Cancer: Simple Steps to Better Health

September 26, 2025

Prostate cancer is a serious issue for men. It can lead to death from cancer or heart problems. The American Cancer Society (ACS) has some advice for men with prostate cancer. They say to stay at a healthy weight, eat well, and move more. But does following all these steps really help? Research sho

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A New Vaccine Option for Some Adults

June 2, 2025

The Food and Drug Administration has given the green light to a new, lower-dose Covid-19 vaccine from Moderna. This vaccine is specifically for adults aged 65 and older, as well as those between 12 and 64 who have health conditions that put them at higher risk for severe Covid-19. It is important to

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Baby Formula Brand Bobbie Faces Unexpected Storm

June 1, 2025

A picture posted on X in March by the Department of Health and Human Services seemed like a simple announcement. It featured Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. flanked by key figures from major formula companies. The group included Robert Ford, the head of Abbott Laboratories, Kris Licht, the CEO of Re

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How Lead Exposure in Early Life Affects School Success

May 28, 2025

In 2021, health experts made a big change. They lowered the threshold for concerning lead levels in the blood. Now, any level at or above 3. 5 micrograms per deciliter is a red flag. This shift highlights a critical question: how does even a small amount of lead in the blood affect learning? This is

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Genetic Testing: A Matter of Fairness

April 22, 2025

The world of genetic testing is not always as fair as it should be. A recent study looked into how often people at risk for ovarian cancer get the genetic tests they need. The National Comprehensive Cancer Network suggests that people with a family history of ovarian cancer should get tested for g

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How Daily Habits Affect Health and Longevity

April 12, 2025

The Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines are a set of recommendations for daily physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep. These guidelines are designed to promote overall health and well-being. They suggest that following these guidelines can reduce the chances of developing various chroni