A new study suggests that cognitive aging doesn’t follow the same pattern across all Asian American communities, adding to growing evidence that broad racial categories can mask important differences in dementia risk and cognitive decline.
One toothbrush at a time — Local brothers build nonprofit to improve children’s oral health
When Mikey and Marcus Kang looked beyond their own household, they realized something they had always taken for granted: a toothbrush, toothpaste and access to basic oral health education wasn’t available to every child.
UW expert: Permanent daylight saving time could have downsides
A University of Washington (UW) Medicine sleep expert says making daylight saving time permanent could do more harm than good when it comes to sleep, health and learning.
Protect your health from wildfire smoke
In recent years, the Pacific Northwest has seen an alarming increase in large and damaging wildfires.
Report highlights progress and ongoing cancer challenges for Asian Americans
A new report from the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) shows progress in reducing some cancer disparities affecting Asian Americans, while also highlighting several troubling trends that researchers say warrant closer attention.
How to choose a pediatric dental provider — Making sure your child’s dental experience is a good one
Parents today are fortunate to have a lot of options when it comes to finding a good dental provider for their children.
Governor Ferguson signs executive order to support women with menopause in the workplace
On any given day, menopause and perimenopause affect thousands of women.
Heat Safety 101: King County’s essential guide for hot days
As temperatures rise, Public Health – Seattle & King County wants you to be aware of the health risks tied to extreme heat.
How Asian Americans are finding community through fitness
On any given evening in the Seattle area, you can find pockets of community forming in unexpected places: the rhythmic thud of lion dance drums in a kung fu studio, the steady pop of pickleball paddles at public courts, or the quiet focus of climbers scaling indoor walls.
A missing sense of smell inspires one Bellevue teen’s ‘bionic nose’
After years of barely being able to smell, 16-year-old Oliver Cho thinks he may have found a workaround: he built what he calls a “bionic nose.”
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