The Northwest Center for Public Health Practice has published its revamped annual magazine, “Northwest Public Health.”
This year's issue centers on the effect of the Affordable Care Act on public...
Kids' meals at two major fast-food chains in San Francisco became slightly healthier after a 2010 law was enacted, suggests research from the University of Washington.
Although the changes at the...
Our brain’s response to the sight of food appears driven more by our blood sugar level at the moment than our upbringing or genetics, research from the University of Washington suggests.
“The...
By examining the body's response to severe flu viruses, University of Washington researchers have identified six drug therapies that might more effectively defend a person against the infections.
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Nearly half of physicians report they have experienced at least one symptom of "burnout" during their career. Work hours are long, difficult and emotionally draining. Primary care, emergency room and...
Walter Kukull's dad said he should rely on brains over brawn for a career. So he did, coming to presenting his dissertation at UW in the 1980s and then starting a long career in the study of...
[See original HSNewsBeat story, "Clot drug tested with suspected brain injuries" from July 1, 2014. The researchers are seeking public input on the study.]
Harborview Medical Center is one of 10...
Now that smoking pot is legal in Washington, will more people take part? It's a question Seattle researchers are already planning to answer with studies of sewage and other public information.
Caleb...
Mammography-detected breast cancer is associated with a shift to earlier-stage diagnosis in older women, subsequently reducing the rate of more advanced, difficult-to-treat cases, according to a new...
For the first time, two Seattle powerhouses in brain research are collaborating to teach the next generation of neuroscientists.
The University of Washington's Computational Neuroscience program and...