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Brain-injured troops face unclear long-term risks

Brain-injured troops face unclear long-term risks

Many of the thousands of troops who suffered traumatic brain injuries in Iraq and Afghanistan are at risk of long-term health problems including depression and Alzheimer's-like symptoms, but it's impossible to predict how high those risks are, researchers say. Read more »

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Measles deaths drop worldwide, report estimates

Measles deaths drop worldwide, report estimates

Measles deaths worldwide declined dramatically to about 200,000 a year, continuing a successful trend, global health authorities reported Thursday. Read more »

Budget ax falling on Washington Basic Health Plan

Budget ax falling on Washington Basic Health Plan

The state will begin to reduce the number of people on its Basic Health Plan starting Friday, a moneysaving move critics say couldn't come at a worse time. Read more »

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