Heart surgery on babies is ‘part seamstress, part wood craftsman’ There are only about 125 doctors across the country who perform heart surgery on children and babies. Mike McMullan is one of them. He works at Seattle... Diego Villarroel Play AudioListen 2 mins
It took a village, and a pediatrician, to expose the Flint water crisis The city of Flint, Michigan represents the height of American ingenuity, productivity and economic progress — and also the mirror opposite. John O'Brien Play AudioListen 55 mins
Bearing pain - and new life - 'Like a Mother' When Seattle writer Angela Garbes first became a mom, she wrote a piece on breastfeeding that went viral. It remains the most-read article The Stranger... Adwoa Gyimah-Brempong Bill Radke Play AudioListen 18 mins
Marijuana may reduce opioids, but it's not the solution Two reports released this month showed a decline in opioid prescriptions in states that have legalized medical marijuana. One report looked at Medicaid... Casey Martin Marcie Sillman Play AudioListen 9 mins
Massive shortage of pain meds affects Seattle hospitals The supply room for drugs at Wenatchee LifeLine, a rural ambulance service, is bare. Morphine is scant. Bags of saline are precious. Isolde Raftery
Government blood donations in Seattle are down a third because of shutdown If a federal employee isn't at work, she can't give blood at one of the many mobile drives. Bloodoworks Northwest says they're already seeing a decrease in their stock. Casey Martin Play AudioListen 36 secs
Study shows diet soda linked to increased risk of stroke Drinking diet soda to reduce sugar consumption may not be a healthier alternative. A new study shows it may increase the risk of stroke. Ruby de Luna Play AudioListen 2 mins
As measles outbreak hits Western Washington, here's what you need to know Paige Browning talks with Dr. Jeff Duchin about the current outbreak of measles in the Puget Sound region. Paige Browning Andy Hurst Play AudioListen 5 mins
Safe for pregnant women to smoke pot? UW study hopes to find out Kim Malcolm talks with Dr. Natalia Kleinhans about a new study that will research the effects of marijuana on the brain development of infants. Kim Malcolm Andy Hurst Play AudioListen 5 mins
Sen. Murray: 'This Supreme Court really concerns me' Kim Malcolm talks with U.S. Senator Patty Murray about the future of Roe v. Wade, and whether Congress should begin impeachment proceedings against President Trump. Kim Malcolm Andy Hurst Play AudioListen 8 mins
