Tuesday, June 11 2013 9:51 PM EDT2013-06-12 01:51:23 GMT
NBCRightNow.com -- High counts of mosquitos are being tracked in certain areas of Benton County and the mosquito control district is working to lower the numbers.More >>
NBCRightNow.com -- High counts of mosquitos are being tracked in certain areas of Benton County and the mosquito control district is working to lower the numbers.More >>
Friday, June 7 2013 9:27 PM EDT2013-06-08 01:27:59 GMT
NBCRightNow.com - A local community health care clinic that provides health care to underserved and uninsured people needs the community's help to keep their doors open to everybody.More >>
NBCRightNow.com - A local community health care clinic that provides health care to underserved and uninsured people needs the community's help to keep their doors open to everybody.More >>
Wednesday, June 5 2013 8:43 PM EDT2013-06-06 00:43:04 GMT
KENNEWICK, Wash.-- The Kennewick School District is sending home a list of vaccine recommendations with student report cards this month and one shot on the list is the HPV vaccine.More >>
KENNEWICK, Wash.-- The Kennewick School District is sending home a list of vaccine recommendations with student report cards this month and one shot on the list is the HPV vaccine.More >>
Thursday, May 30 2013 12:53 PM EDT2013-05-30 16:53:31 GMT
Experts say cities can improve their fitness ranking by implementing smoking bans in all public areas, building more parks and requiring physical education through high school.More >>
Experts say cities can improve their fitness ranking by implementing smoking bans in all public areas, building more parks and requiring physical education through high school.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:39 PM EDT2013-05-23 01:39:03 GMT
KENNEWICK, Wash.-- A new law will change how Washington courts determine if a person should be involuntarily committed to a mental health treatment facility.More >>
KENNEWICK, Wash.-- A new law will change how Washington courts determine if a person should be involuntarily committed to a mental health treatment facility.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 9:17 PM EDT2013-05-22 01:17:01 GMT
Foster Farms is recalling approximately 6,165 pounds of ready-to-eat grilled chicken breast strips.More >>
Foster Farms is recalling approximately 6,165 pounds of ready-to-eat grilled chicken breast strips that contain wheat and soy, known allergens, which are not declared on the product label.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 4:51 PM EDT2013-05-20 20:51:03 GMT
A local nurse practitioner in Richland is using a new method of therapy when it comes to treating his patients. This method however, has four legs and a tail.More >>
A local nurse practitioner in Richland is using a new method of therapy when it comes to treating his patients. This method however, has four legs and a tail.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 3:07 PM EDT2013-05-17 19:07:09 GMT
An autistic teen who can't speak, wrote a book about what its like to be autistic, and is opening eyes about what kids with Autism are thinking, feeling, and capable of.More >>
An autistic teen who can't speak, wrote a book about what its like to be autistic. It is opening eyes about what kids with Autism are thinking, feeling, and capable of.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 1:46 AM EDT2013-05-16 05:46:03 GMT
RICHLAND, Wash. - One Richland family is working to raise awareness about an inherited intellectual disability after finding out the syndrome hits close to home.More >>
RICHLAND, Wash. - One Richland family is working to raise awareness about an inherited intellectual disability after finding out the syndrome hits close to home.More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 7:46 PM EDT2013-05-15 23:46:26 GMT
There is a new cutting edge non-invasive test that allows you to determine if you are having a boy or girl as early as 10 weeks into your pregnancy.More >>
There is a new cutting edge non-invasive test that allows you to determine if you are having a boy or girl as early as 10 weeks into your pregnancy. More >>
Friday, May 10 2013 7:42 PM EDT2013-05-10 23:42:33 GMT
OREGON- Oregon has the highest rate of non-medical immunization exemptions for kindergartners in the country, and some lawmakers would like to see the number fall. More >>
OREGON- Oregon has the highest rate of non-medical immunization exemptions for kindergartners in the country, and some lawmakers would like to see the number fall. More >>
Friday, May 10 2013 2:57 PM EDT2013-05-10 18:57:27 GMT
Warnings about dangerous c-diff infections have been around for years... But now there's a new, even deadlier super bug that's nearly impossible to treat.More >>
Warnings about dangerous c-diff infections have been around for years... But now there's a new, even deadlier super bug that's nearly impossible to treat.More >>
Thursday, May 2 2013 7:54 PM EDT2013-05-02 23:54:10 GMT
They're buying them from friends who are prescribed these drugs to treat attention deficit disorders, but the drugs have side effects and when abused can be deadly.More >>
They're buying them from friends who are prescribed these drugs to treat attention deficit disorders, but the drugs have side effects and when abused can be deadly.More >>
Thursday, May 2 2013 3:47 PM EDT2013-05-02 19:47:16 GMT
NBCRightNow.com - The Sixth National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day last Saturday was a success. Pacific northwest residents turned in over 16 tons of drugs, two more tons than the previous year.More >>
NBCRightNow.com - The Sixth National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day last Saturday was a success. Pacific northwest residents turned in over 16 tons of drugs, two more tons than the previous year.More >>
Wednesday, May 1 2013 9:27 PM EDT2013-05-02 01:27:07 GMT
RICHLAND, Wash. - Happy National Bike Month! Even more reason to celebrate, Washington is ranked the number one bike friendly state in the nation.More >>
RICHLAND, Wash. - Happy National Bike Month! Even more reason to celebrate, Washington is ranked the number one bike friendly state in the nation.More >>
Wednesday, May 1 2013 8:56 PM EDT2013-05-02 00:56:19 GMT
The Justice Department is appealing a judge's decision lifting all age limits on the Plan B morning-after birth control pill and a cheaper generic.More >>
The Justice Department is appealing a judge's decision lifting all age limits on the Plan B morning-after birth control pill and a cheaper generic.More >>
Tuesday, April 30 2013 9:14 PM EDT2013-05-01 01:14:23 GMT
RICHLAND, Wash.-- Getting braces at a local orthodontist office will do more than just straighten your teeth. You can also help raise money for local schools.More >>
RICHLAND, Wash.-- Getting braces at a local orthodontist office will do more than just straighten your teeth. You can also help raise money for local schools.More >>
Tuesday, April 30 2013 6:58 PM EDT2013-04-30 22:58:36 GMT
In an already caffeinated culture of coffee shops and energy drinks, the FDA is concerned that more and more foods are offering similar caffeine jolts. More >>
In an already caffeinated culture of coffee shops and energy drinks, the FDA is concerned that more and more foods are offering similar caffeine jolts. More >>
Tuesday, April 30 2013 6:01 PM EDT2013-04-30 22:01:50 GMT
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Plan B morning-after pill is moving over-the-counter, a decision announced by the Food and Drug Administration just days before a court-imposed deadline.More >>
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Plan B morning-after pill is moving over-the-counter, a decision announced by the Food and Drug Administration just days before a court-imposed deadline.More >>
Tuesday, April 16 2013 3:34 PM EDT2013-04-16 19:34:59 GMT
The State Health Department says only about 1 in 10 people who need treatment for substance abuse in Washington state are currently getting the help they need.More >>
The State Health Department says only about 1 in 10 people who need treatment for substance abuse in Washington state are currently getting the help they need.More >>
Tuesday, April 16 2013 3:01 PM EDT2013-04-16 19:01:44 GMT
It is that time of year when we're desperate to shake off the winter blahs and bask in sunshine. While a little sun can do wonders for mood, too much can be dangerous for your skin.More >>
It is that time of year when we're desperate to shake off the winter blahs and bask in sunshine. While a little sun can do wonders for mood, too much can be dangerous for your skin.More >>
Health experts agree that you may gain health benefits from even a small weight loss if: You are considered obese based on your body mass index (BMI) (see BMI chart below). You are considered overweightMore >>
Plenty of Americans are eager to use their mobile phones and tablet computers to better manage their health care, a new poll finds -- though the nation has a way to go before we're all consulting Dr. Smartphone.More >>
Plenty of Americans are eager to use their mobile phones and tablet computers to better manage their health care, a new poll finds -- though the nation has a way to go before we're all consulting Dr. Smartphone.More >>
U.S. veterans with Gulf War illness complain of different types of symptoms, and researchers now think they know why: There may be two distinct forms of the illness.More >>
U.S. veterans with Gulf War illness complain of different types of symptoms, and researchers now think they know why: There may be two distinct forms of the illness, depending on which areas of the brain have atrophied.More >>
Fewer than 25 percent of new doctors in the United States go into primary care, and only about 5 percent open offices in rural areas, according to a new study.More >>
Fewer than 25 percent of new doctors in the United States go into primary care, and only about 5 percent open offices in rural areas, according to a new study.More >>
Whooping cough cases are escalating in the United States, and many American adults are unknowingly exposing vulnerable babies to the potentially deadly disease because their vaccinations are not up to date.More >>
Whooping cough cases are escalating in the United States, and many American adults are unknowingly exposing vulnerable babies to the potentially deadly disease because their vaccinations are not up to date.More >>
Two new studies offer some solace to those who can't control their weight despite diet and exercise by providing more evidence that genetics may play a role in obesity.More >>
Two new studies offer some solace to those who can't control their weight despite diet and exercise by providing more evidence that genetics may play a role in obesity.More >>
Sophisticated scans reveal that soccer players who head the ball a lot show changes in the white matter of their brain that mirror those seen in traumatic head injuries.More >>
Sophisticated scans reveal that soccer players who head the ball a lot show changes in the white matter of their brain that mirror those seen in traumatic head injuries.More >>
You're jogging at a steady pace, enjoying your favorite music through your headphones. Your breath is short and your heart is pumping. Your legs feel like they couldn't carry you any faster.More >>
You're jogging at a steady pace, enjoying your favorite music through your headphones. Your breath is short and your heart is pumping. Your legs feel like they couldn't carry you any faster.More >>
Children of women who drink moderate amounts of alcohol while pregnant don't appear to have any neurodevelopmental problems when it comes to balance, a new British study suggests.More >>
Children of women who drink moderate amounts of alcohol while pregnant don't appear to have any neurodevelopmental problems when it comes to balance, a new British study suggests.More >>
The U.S. government has dropped its effort to block a court order that would make the morning-after contraceptive pill available over-the-counter to all women and girls.More >>
The U.S. government has dropped its effort to block a court order that would make the morning-after contraceptive pill available over-the-counter to all women and girls.More >>
If you sometimes get a jolt of pain in your mouth when you drink or eat something hot or cold, you're not alone: A new survey of U.S. dental offices finds that one in eight people has over-sensitive teeth.More >>
If you sometimes get a jolt of pain in your mouth when you drink or eat something hot or cold, you're not alone: A new survey of U.S. dental offices finds that one in eight people has over-sensitive teeth.More >>
