Maternal mortality rate in U.S. declines, but racial disparities remain: CDC data
Following an increase in women dying during pregnancy or after childbirth earlier in the pandemic, mortality rates dropped significantly in 2022, according to a new CDC report.
DEA plans to reclassify marijuana
The Drug Enforcement Agency is taking a bold step to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug.
Cancer trends: Common types & risk factors revealed
Almost 40% of Americans will receive a cancer diagnosis at some point in their lifetime — but certain types are more common than others, statistics show.
Mammogram screening to detect breast cancer should now start at 40, panel says
Breast cancer is the second-most common cause of cancer death for U.S. women.
USDA testing ground beef in states with bird flu outbreaks in dairy cows
The USDA is testing ground beef sold at retailers located in U.S. states with bird flu outbreaks in dairy cattle. But the agency said it’s “confident that the meat supply is safe.”
Kaiser Permanente says data breach may affect 13.4M customers
Kaiser Permanente said it is notifying members after a recent data breach potentially affected millions of accounts.
81% of millennials say they can't afford a midlife crisis
Are millennials a generation in crisis? A majority said that type of crisis is a luxury they can’t afford.
13.4 million affected by Kaiser Permanente data breach
Around 13.4 million consumers were notified that their sensitive information was compromised this month after a data breach involving Kaiser Permanente.
Norovirus: Nearly 200 sick in outbreaks on Princess, Royal Caribbean ships, CDC says
Norovirus outbreaks on Princess Cruises and Royal Caribbean ships in April left nearly 200 people sick, the CDC reported.
Here's when people think 'old age' begins, according to study
People think “old age" starts later than it used to, according to a new study published by the American Psychological Association.
King County pilot program provides extra $500 a month to those in need
With many feeling like the cost of living goes up by the day, a new King County pilot program aims to help those struggling to make ends meet.
Illinois community celebrates as 2nd-grader returns home cancer-free
In a heartwarming display of community support, residents of Chatham, Illinois, gathered to celebrate the return of second-grader Judah Collins, who has triumphed over cancer.
Is it cheaper to live in Seattle or an all-inclusive resort?
A Seattle man posed a question on TikTok, "Is it cheaper to live in Seattle or an all-inclusive resort in Mexico or the Dominican Republic?" This morning, he joins Good Day Seattle in studio to talk about his findings.
Proposal sparks debate over veteran care
A proposal over veteran healthcare just sparked a big debate among healthcare workers and those who have served. The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs is pushing to replace anesthesiologists with nurse anesthetists.
City Council proposal could lower delivery driver minimum wage law in Seattle
Seattle City Council is considering a proposed ordinance related to app-based worker labor standards that advocates say would harm gig workers in Seattle.
Bird flu in cows: 1 in 5 pasteurized milk samples had traces of virus, FDA says
One in five samples of pasteurized milk contained remnants of the bird flu virus that has infected dairy cows, the FDA said. Here’s what to know.
Fecal pollution threatens 15 WA shellfish harvest areas
More than a dozen of Washington state's commercial shellfish growing areas are threatened because of increased fecal bacterial levels in the water.
More parents are feeling lonely, burned out, new survey says
More than half of parents who participated in the survey said they felt isolated and lonely and burned out due to their responsibilities as a parent.
New report ranks the most polluted places in the U.S.
The American Lung Association says 131.2 million people – that’s 39% of Americans – live in communities with failing grades for levels of pollution. Here's a map of the best and worst.
Bird flu virus found in milk but FDA says it's safe to drink
Pasteurized milk is still safe to drink despite traces of bird flu particles found, according to the USDA, FDA and CDC.