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Listen to KOMO Newsradio Yelp to add restaurants' health-inspection grades

By Associated Press Published: Jan 18, 2013 at 9:27 AM PDT Last Updated: Jan 18, 2013 at 1:39 PM PDT

Reviews site Yelp is adding restaurants' health-inspection grades to its site, giving users yet another filter through which they can decide where to eat.

Listen to KOMO Newsradio Flu season 'bad one for the elderly,' CDC says

By Associated Press Published: Jan 18, 2013 at 1:37 PM PDT Last Updated: Jan 18, 2013 at 1:37 PM PDT

The number of older people hospitalized with the flu has risen sharply, prompting federal officials to take unusual steps to make more flu medicines available and to urge wider use of them as soon as symptoms appear.

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Listen to KOMO Newsradio Large study confirms flu vaccine safe in pregnancy

By MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer Published: Jan 17, 2013 at 9:43 AM PDT Last Updated: Jan 18, 2013 at 1:34 PM PDT

A large study offers reassuring news for pregnant women: It's safe to get a flu shot.

Listen to KOMO Newsradio Dirty Dozen & Clean "15" (Audio)

By Ana Kelly Published: Jun 20, 2012 at 5:58 AM PDT Last Updated: Jun 20, 2012 at 5:58 AM PDT

They are called the dirty dozen and clean 15.Lists that the environmental working group puts together to help consumers know when they should buy organic and when it's not necessary. Dr.

Listen to KOMO Newsradio The best travel rewards credit cards (Video)

By Herb Weisbaum Published: May 7, 2012 at 12:34 PM PDT Last Updated: Jun 6, 2012 at 5:32 PM PDT

CardHub.com just picked these three travel cards as the best because they offer huge bonuses for signing up and using them.

Listen to KOMO Newsradio Experts: Discarded electronics can lead to identity theft (Video)

By Herb Weisbaum Published: May 4, 2012 at 11:16 PM PDT Last Updated: May 7, 2012 at 6:37 PM PDT

Technology evolves in leaps and bounds, which means cell phones and laptops that were on tech's bleeding edge a few years ago will soon be woefully outdated.

Listen to KOMO Newsradio Putting Pet GPS trackers to the test (Video)

By Herb Weisbaum & Consumer Reports Published: May 3, 2012 at 5:42 PM PDT Last Updated: May 7, 2012 at 12:32 PM PDT

Consumer Reports just tested three GPS devices to see how well they can track pets who wander off.

Listen to KOMO Newsradio Local nonprofit aims to improve conditions in impoverished nations (Video)

By Herb Weisbaum Published: May 2, 2012 at 5:30 PM PDT Last Updated: May 7, 2012 at 12:32 PM PDT

Listen to KOMO Newsradio Check your phone bill for cramming charges (Video)

By Herb Weisbaum Published: Apr 30, 2012 at 5:46 PM PDT Last Updated: May 7, 2012 at 12:31 PM PDT

Here is an update on a phone scam I've been tracking and warning you about for years. It’s called cramming, and it happens when unauthorized charges are put on your phone bill.

Listen to KOMO Newsradio The Power of Chia! (Audio)

By Ana Kelly Published: May 1, 2012 at 6:59 AM PDT Last Updated: May 1, 2012 at 6:59 AM PDT

Chia seeds are making a comeback!!

Listen to KOMO Newsradio Common triggers that cause Rosacea flare ups (Audio)

By Herb Weisbaum Published: Apr 19, 2012 at 10:48 AM PDT Last Updated: Apr 19, 2012 at 2:30 PM PDT

Millions of Americans have a chronic skin inflammation called Rosacea.

Listen to KOMO Newsradio Natural Allergy Remedies (Audio)

By Ana Kelly Published: Apr 16, 2012 at 11:53 AM PDT Last Updated: Apr 16, 2012 at 12:29 PM PDT

Dr. Joshua Rubinstein naturopath at Bastyr University says it's not just mold that can trigger an allergy attack, it's also food. An increase of meat in your diet and foods with high levels of fat and sugar can make your allergies worse.

Listen to KOMO Newsradio How to be "Mega Smart" if you win the lottery (Audio)

By Ryan Harris Published: Mar 30, 2012 at 5:36 PM PDT Last Updated: Mar 30, 2012 at 5:36 PM PDT

A significant number of lottery winners are broke within 5 years, so we got some expert advice to help you protect your newfound fortune.

Listen to KOMO Newsradio New pap smear guidelines (Audio)

By Ana Kelly Published: Mar 28, 2012 at 1:55 PM PDT Last Updated: Mar 28, 2012 at 1:55 PM PDT

It's a decision that effects millions of women!



KOMO's Ana Kelly asks the question, "Are the new guidelines of waiting every 5 years to get a pap smear SAFE?"


The short answer is yes and in fact according to a new study getting a pap smear every year could do more harm then good.

Listen to KOMO Newsradio 'Green' for your health (Audio)

By Ana Kelly Published: Mar 16, 2012 at 10:51 AM PDT Last Updated: Apr 19, 2012 at 11:45 AM PDT

Green may be the color of Saint Patrick's day.


Shamrocks, wearing green, eating corned beef and cabbage are all symbolic of Saint Patty's.