2+ hour, 56+ min ago  (414+ words) Capt. Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger III has revealed that he has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Sullenberger, 75, told the publication, “I recently found out I have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease.” The unassuming pilot became a national treasure when he landed…...

1+ day, 20+ hour ago  (582+ words) Washington Attorney General’s Office begins trial Monday, July 13, against Albertsons Company, alleging that the company helped fuel the opioid crisis across Washington State. In a press release on Sunday, the Attorney General’s office said it intends to hold the pharmacy…...

3+ day, 20+ hour ago  (538+ words) Martha Lillard had just turned 5 when she was diagnosed with polio and depended on an iron lung to live. She died June 26 in Oklahoma, the last U.S. polio patient who used the machine, her sister said. She was 78. McVey attributes her…...

4+ day, 8+ hour ago  (171+ words) The Food and Drug Administration announced the recall of millions of bottles of eye drops because they may contain a foreign substance. The agency classified the recall as a Class II, meaning it is "a situation in which use of…...

4+ day, 7+ hour ago  (1143+ words) Reasons to be Cheerful reports on positive news and inspiring stories, highlighting solutions to societal issues and promoting hope and optimism. (Amber Star Merkens // Dance for PD/Amber Star Merkens // Dance for PD) When musician David Byrne, the founder of…...

4+ day, 1+ hour ago  (668+ words) Scores of people in the United States have been sickened by a parasite commonly linked to contaminated fresh produce that can cause weeks of watery diarrhea. But there are ways to protect yourself and still enjoy summer's bounty of fruits…...

4+ day, 3+ hour ago  (364+ words) U.S. District Court Judge Benjamin Settle has granted two preliminary injunction orders allowing Washington State Department of Health inspectors to enter The GEO Group’s detention facility in Tacoma. The ruling permits health inspections at the Northwest Immigration and Customs Enforcement Processing…...

4+ day, 23+ hour ago  (228+ words) Bloodworks Northwest says Washington State is worryingly short on blood, and without an increase in donations, the bank will have a one- or two-day supply. The organization called the situation “especially concerning” as the area enters the “100 Deadliest Days,” which…...

5+ day, 3+ hour ago  (1860+ words) Spot & Tango reports that beach safety for dogs requires preparation to avoid hazards like heatstroke, saltwater poisoning, and sand ingestion. (yassinnn78 // Shutterstock/yassinnn78 // Shutterstock) A day at the beach with your dog is one of those summer activities that sounds simple and…...

6+ day, 11+ min ago  (564+ words) Two New World screwworm cases in dogs are among more than 30 confirmed instances in Texas and New Mexico, prompting warnings Wednesday from veterinarians and humane societies that pet owners need to remain vigilant to protect their animals. The parasite reappeared…...