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Stanford University conducted this study of lots of other studies and concluded that alcohol is one of the world's leading causes of disability, disease and death with abstinence as their ultimate recommendation.

SEATTLE (AP) — An American Indian tribe in Washington state is suing the federal government, saying it and Washington state are wrongfully withholding nearly $14 million in a flap over the tribe's efforts to kick out almost 300 of its members...

Save the date!  Plan to attend the Yakima Valley Veteran’s Coalition Stand Down and Benefits Fair on Saturday, October 27, 2012 at the Washington Army National Guard Armory located at 2501 Airport Lane in Yakima from 9 AM to 3 PM.  This is a chance to meet with other veterans, have a cup of coffee and a meal together (lunch will be served), and to get plugged into services specifically for veteran

Peripheral Arterial Disease affects 8-12 Million Americans, who may not even know they have it. In this exclusive interview with the KIT Morning News, vascular surgeon Dr. Justin Robinson talks about the disease, it's prevention and treatment...

Surgeons say patients in some parts of England have spent months waiting in pain because of delayed operations or new restrictions on who qualifies for treatment.  In several areas routine surgery was put on hold for months, while in many others new thresholds for hip and knee replacements have been introduced.