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June 2, 2017

Researchers to Probe Effect of Seattle’s Minimum Wage Hike on Child-Care Workers

Findings from UW research on Seattle’s minimum wage show that that low-wage workers as a whole bring in $125 less per month, even though their hourly wages had increased.

March 8, 2016

Changing to Low-Fat Diet Improved Quality of Life in Older Women

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Changing to a diet low in fat was linked to small but significant improvements in older women’s general health, and physical ability to perform everyday activities, according to new research from the Fred Hutch research center, University of Washington School of Public Health, and collaborating institutions


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