health

Confluence Health Acquires Second Surgical Robot
Confluence Health Acquires Second Surgical Robot
Confluence Health Acquires Second Surgical Robot
Confluence Health has added a second surgical robot to its minimally invasive surgery program. The technology allows for the surgeon to control the robotic assisted procedure by translating the surgeon's hand movements into smaller, more precise movements...
Traveling This Holiday Season? Here’s How to Avoid Getting Sick
Traveling This Holiday Season? Here’s How to Avoid Getting Sick
Traveling This Holiday Season? Here’s How to Avoid Getting Sick
We are getting into the heavy travel time of the year and many people worry about getting a sickness while they on the road. Dr. Paul Pottinger with UW Medicine says most of us have intact immune systems to handle the different bugs we might come into contact with from the security lines, or an airplane seat...
Being Smart About Halloween Candy
Being Smart About Halloween Candy
Being Smart About Halloween Candy
As Halloween approaches, people stock up on candy for trick-or-treaters. But is there a kind of candy that is better for you than others? Vanessa Imus, a registered dietitian at the Weight Loss Management Center at UW Medical Center Roosevelt-Clinic, says avoid anything that's pure sugar...