December 22, 2024 8:53 pm

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Statewide bill introduced to outlaw public drug use exposure of fentanyl and meth

fentanyl exposure

LAKE STEVENS—House Bill 2002 would make it a gross misdemeanor—or a class C felony if a minor is involved—to knowingly or intentionally exhale the smoke of fentanyl, methamphetamine, or their derivatives in a public space within 10 feet of another person, or within an enclosed public space with another person. The landmark bill, introduced by […]

Five things we learned about Alzheimer’s disease and treatment in 2023

Alzheimer’s disease

This year was a landmark year for Alzheimer’s disease research, including advancements in treatment, risk factors and diagnosis of Alzheimer’s and other dementias. In this new era of Alzheimer’s treatments, below are five significant discoveries from 2023: Three newly approved treatments for Alzheimer’s, with a fourth on the way In July 2023, the U.S. Food […]

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