WA state, FDA, Poison Control, Issue Warnings Over Mushroom EdiblesWA state, FDA, Poison Control, Issue Warnings Over Mushroom Ediblesproducts contain potentially dangerous compounds, including including Muscimol, a compound found in Amanita muscaria mushrooms. John McKayJohn McKay
WA Paid Family Leave “In Red Soon,” Higher Taxes Coming?WA Paid Family Leave “In Red Soon,” Higher Taxes Coming?State officials say next month, it will be in the red. John McKayJohn McKay
US Surgeon General Wants Warning Labels on Social Media PlatformsUS Surgeon General Wants Warning Labels on Social Media PlatformsThese would be alongthe lines of a parentla warning or advisory logo on the platforms. John McKayJohn McKay
Popular WA Shellfish Areas Closed Due to Dangerous ToxinsPopular WA Shellfish Areas Closed Due to Dangerous ToxinsA popular shellfish harvesting area closed due to dangerous toxinsJohn McKayJohn McKay
Tri-City Kadlec Workers Picket, Claiming Wage DisparitiesTri-City Kadlec Workers Picket, Claiming Wage DisparitiesWorkers claim they're not receiving the same compensation as other Providence workers, including Seattle.John McKayJohn McKay
Salmonella Outbreaks Expanded to Include WASalmonella Outbreaks Expanded to Include WAOutbreak expanded to WA John McKayJohn McKay
US Report-Child Poisonings Up 66 Percent Nationwide in 1 YearUS Report-Child Poisonings Up 66 Percent Nationwide in 1 Year Pediatric poisonings have risen sharplyJohn McKayJohn McKay
UW Study-Pregnant? Dump Fast Food, But For These Unusual ReasonsUW Study-Pregnant? Dump Fast Food, But For These Unusual ReasonsOccasional consumptiong of the food is OK, but what about the packaging? John McKayJohn McKay
UW “Sci-Fi” Brain Tech Could Maybe Someday Alter Human BehaviorUW “Sci-Fi” Brain Tech Could Maybe Someday Alter Human Behavior Researchers at the University of Washington have been able to isolate some very small but key parts of the brain in mice, and stimulate neurons to 'modify' behavior. John McKayJohn McKay
UW Study-Get Regular Sleep, or Increase Chances of Cognitive IssuesUW Study-Get Regular Sleep, or Increase Chances of Cognitive IssuesCognitive brain function appears to be affected by irregular sleepJohn McKayJohn McKay