http://www.king5.com/health RSS Feed for KING - Health en-us Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:54:59 GMT 2009-11-22T01:54:59Z en-us http://www.king5.com/health/Meth-labs-popping-up-in-motel-rooms-70716687.html You don't have to be a meth user to be affected by it. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:54:59 GMT http://www.king5.com/health/Meth-labs-popping-up-in-motel-rooms-70716687.html 2009-11-22T01:54:59Z http://www.king5.com/health/Soap-sniffing-technology-reducing-hospital-infections-70655707.html Hand washing is the best defense against germs, but studies show even health care workers don't wash their hands often enough. Now there's a new system that provides patients with an extra measure of protection. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:13:20 GMT http://www.king5.com/health/Soap-sniffing-technology-reducing-hospital-infections-70655707.html 2009-11-21T02:13:20Z http://www.king5.com/health/New-guidelines-by-the-American-College-of-Obstetricians-and-Gynecologists-say-most-women-in-their-20s-can-have-a-Pap-smear-every-two-years-instead-of-annually-to-catch-slow-growing-cervical-cancer-70623957.html New guidelines by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists say most women in their 20s can have a Pap smear every two years instead of annually to catch slow-growing cervical cancer. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:20:32 GMT http://www.king5.com/health/New-guidelines-by-the-American-College-of-Obstetricians-and-Gynecologists-say-most-women-in-their-20s-can-have-a-Pap-smear-every-two-years-instead-of-annually-to-catch-slow-growing-cervical-cancer-70623957.html 2009-11-21T01:20:32Z http://www.king5.com/health/CDC-Swine-flu-cases-seem-to-be-dropping-in-US-70663217.html The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday that reports of swine flu illnesses were widespread in 43 states last week, down from 46 the week before. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:20:13 GMT http://www.king5.com/health/CDC-Swine-flu-cases-seem-to-be-dropping-in-US-70663217.html 2009-11-21T01:20:13Z http://www.king5.com/health/CDC-launches-Travel-Well-campaign-with-start-of-holiday-season-70567542.html The Centers for Disease Control is launching a new "Travel Well" campaign designed to help travelers avoid getting sick. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:25:43 GMT http://www.king5.com/health/CDC-launches-Travel-Well-campaign-with-start-of-holiday-season-70567542.html 2009-11-20T02:25:43Z http://www.king5.com/health/Procter--Gamble-recalls-Vicks-nasal-spray-70616967.html Procter & Gamble is recalling Vicks Sinex nasal spray in the United States, Britain and Germany after finding it contained bacteria, the company said. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:01:37 GMT http://www.king5.com/health/Procter--Gamble-recalls-Vicks-nasal-spray-70616967.html 2009-11-20T15:01:37Z http://www.king5.com/health/Senate-girds-for-historic-debate-on-health-bill--70460582.html After months of maneuvering, the Senate stands at the brink of a historic battle over health care with President Barack Obama and his allies on one side and Republicans, outnumbered but unflinching, on the other. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:35:59 GMT http://www.king5.com/health/Senate-girds-for-historic-debate-on-health-bill--70460582.html 2009-11-19T14:35:59Z http://www.king5.com/health/Doctors-overwhelmed-frustrated-by-lack-if-H1N1-vaccine-70539727.html Doctors across the Puget Sound region are frustrated with the slow distribution of the H1N1 flu vaccine. Many, especially pediatricians, have people continuously calling for the vaccine, only to be told none is available. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:24:23 GMT http://www.king5.com/health/Doctors-overwhelmed-frustrated-by-lack-if-H1N1-vaccine-70539727.html 2009-11-20T02:24:23Z http://www.king5.com/health/Movie-popcorn-under-fire-by--70533747.html The so-called "food police" - the Center for Science in the Public Interest - once again has movie concessions in its crosshairs and it wants you to know just how many calories are in those theater treats. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:59:06 GMT http://www.king5.com/health/Movie-popcorn-under-fire-by--70533747.html 2009-11-19T19:59:06Z http://www.king5.com/health/Swedish-hospital-plans-to-stop-accepting-Regence-70529797.html Seattle's Swedish Medical Center says it plans to stop accepting Regence BlueShield -- the region's biggest health insurer -- as a provider. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:17:19 GMT http://www.king5.com/health/Swedish-hospital-plans-to-stop-accepting-Regence-70529797.html 2009-11-19T22:17:19Z