Category Archives: Health

This one of a series of interviews about end of life care and choices. DWD is now often referred to as MAID (Medical Aid in Dying) but critics refer to it as assisted suicide. It’s a topic that brings forth … Continue reading →

Written ByVictor Katch from Michigan Today Thanks to Mary Jane F. “Step right up folks,” crows the carnival barker lurking inside our smart devices. “Now you can learn about your health from the comfort of your home without ever needing … Continue reading →

Ed note: The FDA can monitor but, by law, cannot regulate the contents of supplements. If you take any dietary supplements please check with your doctor. (Reuters) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Wednesday asked people to … Continue reading →

Thanks to Rick B. Ed note: Please note that you can get one on one advice from nurses and pharmacists about your medications by calling 800-222-1222. This document has lots of good points.

Thanks to Ed M. A child receives the Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 vaccination at the Fairfax County Government Center on Nov. 4, 2021 in Annandale, Virginia. | Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images By MEGAN MESSERLY and KRISTA MAHR Kids aren’t getting caught up on routine shots … Continue reading →

By Gretchen Reynolds in the NYT. For anyone interested in the relationship between exercise and living longer, one of the most pressing questions is how much we really need to stay healthy. Is 30 minutes a day enough? Can we get … Continue reading →

Thanks to Al MacR. To schedule your second booster, please call 844.520.8700. Appointments are available at UW Medical Center – Montlake, UW Medical Center – Northwest, Harborview Medical Center, Valley Medical Center, and UW Medicine primary care clinics. We also … Continue reading →

Thanks to Ed M. Ed note: Second booster shots are now available in many pharmacies. Most recommend calling or going on their web site to make an appointment.

COVID Symposium XXVI Airborne Transmission in Indoor Spaces – Krystal Pollitt, PhD, Epidemiology, Yale School of Public Health The Pulmonary Side of Long COVID – Molly Billings, MD, PCCSM, HMC Changes in Smoking Prevalence During COVID-10 – Adam Gaffney, MD, … Continue reading →

From Linda W. As you no doubt read, those of us over 50 (ha!) are now eligible to have a second booster. Bartells (and likely many other sites) are offering this service (as the vaccine becomes available – not at … Continue reading →

Thanks to Mary Jane F. Date, time: April 6 at 12 p.m. For more information and to register, click here. SARS-CoV-2 variants: how do we get from sample to variant and why should we care? SARS-CoV-2 variants have been in … Continue reading →

Thanks to Al MacR. for this post reminding us of the leadership of cardiologist and Skyline resident Leonard Cobb, who lead the effort that has forever changed emergency care. And Seattle still remains the best place to have a heart … Continue reading →

Ed note: This article is one of most practical one I’ve found in terms of reusing a mask and how to store one not in use. Please note that the Corner Store at Skyline has KN95 masks for sale at … Continue reading →

Thanks to Mike C.