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A holiday meal.
November 23, 2022

When is the healthiest time to eat?

In most cases, daytime is the best time for us to eat, says Dr.

A family prepares a meal.
November 22, 2022

Handling food safely before and after holiday feasts

Judy Simon, a dietitian-nutritionist at University of Washington Medical Center, says that following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s

First lady Jill Biden and President Joe Biden greet first lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska on July 19 in Washington, DC. Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images
July 21, 2022

Infectious-diseases doc comments on Biden’s diagnosis

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Sudden physical activity, poor sleep, and rich, boozy diets can test your cardiovascular wellness during the holiday celebrations and gatherings.
November 23, 2021

Holiday indulgences pose challenges to heart health

Between now and New Year’s Day, families and friends will reconnect and celebrate with uncommonly abundant food and drink as well as activities and stress well beyond the norm.

10 kids under the age of 12 received their first COVID-19 vaccination on Wednesday, Nov. 3 at UW Medicine's COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic at Shoreline Community College.
November 3, 2021

Newly eligible kids receive COVID-19 vaccine

Ten children under age 12 today became among the first in Washington state to receive an initial dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.

American children ages 12 and up have had access to the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine since the spring. The CDC could approve a low-dose version for kids ages 5-11 in the first week of November.
November 2, 2021

Vaccines for kids 5-11: dosage, safety, effectiveness

This week, the last few hurdles could be cleared for U.S. children ages 5-11 to receive their first COVID-19 vaccine dose.

Incorporating protective masks against COVID-19 as part of costumes is both a smart health move and a chance to get creative this Halloween.
October 29, 2021

Halloween fun is encouraged — with smart precautions

Halloween is this weekend, and celebrating is encouraged as long as you take steps to keep yourself and others safe. That’s the advice of UW Medicine’s Dr.

COVID-19 vaccines for children ages 5 to 11 gained a first round of approval, with a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) vaccine advisory board voting to recommend a low-dose Pfizer vaccine for emergency use.
October 26, 2021

FDA panel OKs COVID-19 vaccines for kids 5-11

COVID-19 vaccines for children ages 5 to 11 gained a first round of approval, with a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) vaccine advisory board voting to recommend a low-dose Pfizer vaccine for emergency use.

Fall youth sports return in Washington state with a list of rules, requirements and recommendations to protect against COVID-19.
September 2, 2021

Fall sports make a comeback, but the rules have changed

Dozens of high school football stadiums around the Northwest will welcome teams back to the turf and fans back to the stands this Labor Day weekend, making for scenes reminiscent of pre-pandemic life.

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