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Health Huge drug cost disparities seen in health overhaul

By RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR Associated Press Published: May 13, 2013 at 7:13 AM PDT Last Updated: May 13, 2013 at 7:13 AM PDT

Cancer patients could face high costs for medications under President Barack Obama's health care law, industry analysts and advocates warn.

Health Government stops study seeking to prevent type of stroke

By LAURAN NEERGAARD AP Medical Writer Published: May 12, 2013 at 6:36 PM PDT Last Updated: May 12, 2013 at 6:36 PM PDT

The government has halted a study testing treatments for a brain condition that can cause strokes after early results suggested invasive therapies were riskier than previously thought.

Health New law could help high-school students save lives

By Rose Egge Published: May 10, 2013 at 10:47 AM PDT Last Updated: May 13, 2013 at 11:46 AM PDT

Gov. Jay Inslee signed House Bill 1556 into law this week, which will require all Washington state high schools to include CPR training in their health education curriculum.

Health Obama to promote benefits of health care law

By JULIE PACE,AP White House Correspondent Published: May 10, 2013 at 10:50 AM PDT Last Updated: May 10, 2013 at 10:50 AM PDT

Obama is launching a new effort to rally the public around his hotly disputed health care law, a strategy aimed at shoring up key components of the sweeping federal overhaul

Health 'Everyday is your birthday after you've been through all that' (Video)

By Molly Shen Published: May 14, 2013 at 11:12 PM PDT Last Updated: May 15, 2013 at 9:52 AM PDT

Angelina Jolie's bold decision to undergo a double mastectomy is raising awareness about a genetic mutation that puts some women at high risk of breast cancer.

Health Nations agree to new chemical ban, export controls

By JOHN HEILPRIN, Associated Press Published: May 10, 2013 at 10:21 AM PDT Last Updated: May 10, 2013 at 10:24 AM PDT

Officials in charge of three key international treaties said delegates agreed by consensus to a gradual phase out of the flame retardant hexabromocyclododecane, or HBCD, which is used in building insulation, furniture, vehicles and electronics.

Health Sufferers seek relief from debilitating pain of 'suicide disease' (Video)

By Molly Shen Published: May 9, 2013 at 11:06 PM PDT Last Updated: May 10, 2013 at 10:29 AM PDT

There is a pain so intense, so excruciating, that people who suffer from it are known to take their own lives.

Health Study: Fish oil doesn't help prevent heart attacks

By MARILYNN MARCHIONE, AP Chief Medical Writer Published: May 9, 2013 at 8:32 AM PDT Last Updated: May 9, 2013 at 12:04 PM PDT

Eating fish is good for your heart but taking fish oil capsules does not help people at high risk of heart problems who are already taking medicines to prevent them, a large study in Italy found.

Health FDA approves once-a-day inhaler from Glaxo

By Associated Press Published: May 10, 2013 at 12:12 PM PDT Last Updated: May 10, 2013 at 12:12 PM PDT

The Food and Drug Administration says it has approved a new once-a-day inhaler drug from GlaxoSmithKline for patients with chronic lung disease.

Health Local doctor talks skin cancer awareness (Video)

By KOMO Staff Published: May 9, 2013 at 8:02 PM PDT Last Updated: May 9, 2013 at 8:02 PM PDT

Health Wrigley pulls new caffeinated gum after FDA investigation

By MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press Published: May 9, 2013 at 7:46 AM PDT Last Updated: May 9, 2013 at 7:46 AM PDT

A Food and Drug Administration investigation into the safety of caffeine-added foods has prompted Wrigley to take its new caffeinated gum off the market for the time being.

Health New law a victory for epileptic students

By Rose Egge Published: May 8, 2013 at 2:03 PM PDT Last Updated: May 8, 2013 at 2:04 PM PDT

Gov. Jay Inslee has signed a bill into law which will allow someone besides a school nurse to administer potentially life-saving nasal spray medications to students.

Health Can Facebook be used to find young alcoholics?

By Rose Egge Published: May 8, 2013 at 11:48 AM PDT Last Updated: May 8, 2013 at 2:14 PM PDT

Local researchers are scanning college students’ social media sites to identify which will become alcoholics later in life.

Health Gene test may help guide prostate cancer treatment

By MARILYNN MARCHIONE AP Chief Medical Writer Published: May 8, 2013 at 7:42 AM PDT Last Updated: May 8, 2013 at 7:42 AM PDT

A new genetic test to gauge the aggressiveness of prostate cancer may help tens of thousands of men each year decide whether they need to treat their cancer right away or can safely monitor it.

Health Coke goes global with anti-obesity push

By Associated Press Published: May 8, 2013 at 7:40 AM PDT Last Updated: May 8, 2013 at 7:40 AM PDT

Coca-Cola says it will work to make lower-calorie drinks and clear nutrition information more widely available around the world.