ThedaCare's Board of Trustees has approved the construction of a $50 million Medical Center in Shawano.The board approved the building at its June 18 meeting.The new medical center will replace the ShawanoMore >>
ThedaCare's Board of Trustees has approved the construction of a $50 million Medical Center in Shawano.More >>
If doctors and patients used prescription drugs more wisely, they could save the U.S. health care system at least $213 billion a year, by reducing medication overuse, underuse and other flaws in care that cause...More >>
If doctors and patients used prescription drugs more wisely, they could save the U.S. health care system at least $213 billion a year, by reducing medication overuse, underuse and other flaws in care that cause complications...More >>
There's no guarantee that President Barack Obama's health care law will launch smoothly and on time, congressional investigators say in the first in-depth independent look at its progress.More >>
There's no guarantee that President Barack Obama's health care law will launch smoothly and on time, congressional investigators say in the first in-depth independent look at its progress.More >>
Chrysler says it has resolved its differences with the government and will recall older Jeep Grand Cherokee and Liberty SUVs that could be at risk of a fuel tank fire.More >>
After initially defying federal regulators, Chrysler abruptly agreed Tuesday to recall some older-model Jeeps with fuel tanks that could rupture and cause fires in rear-end collisions.More >>
Six local cancer support organizations received a helping hand Thursday from the Jerry Parins Cruise for Cancer.The annual motorcycle ride named for the event organizer and former director of Packers securityMore >>
Six local support organizations that help cancer patients and their families received a helping hand Thursday from the Jerry Parins Cruise for Cancer.More >>
The mayors of New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and 15 other cities are reviving a push against letting food stamps be used to buy soda and other sugary drinks.More >>
The mayors of New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and 15 other cities are reviving a push against letting food stamps be used to buy soda and other sugary drinks.More >>
A mosquito-borne disease that preys on the young and malnourished is sweeping across poverty-riven northern India again this monsoon season, with officials worried it could be the deadliest outbreak in nearly a...More >>
A mosquito-borne disease that preys on the young and malnourished is sweeping across poverty-riven northern India again this monsoon season in what officials worry could be the deadliest outbreak in nearly a decade.More >>
The abortion wars are returning to Congress in a big way with House legislation to ban almost all abortions after a fetus reaches 20 weeks of age.More >>
The Republican-led House on Tuesday passed a far-reaching anti-abortion bill that conservatives saw as a milestone in their 40-year campaign against legalized abortion and Democrats characterized as yet another example of a...More >>
Arkansas' attorney general filed a brief Tuesday backed by his counterparts in 35 other states asking the Arkansas Supreme Court to uphold a $1.2 billion fine levied against Johnson & Johnson and a subsidiary...More >>
Arkansas' attorney general filed a brief Tuesday backed by his counterparts in 35 other states asking the Arkansas Supreme Court to uphold a $1.2 billion fine levied against Johnson & Johnson and a subsidiary over...More >>
With the official start of summer just a couple days away, the DNR is reminding Wisconsin beach goers to once again check on water conditions before making the trip. A cut in federal funding may affectMore >>
Federal cutbacks may affect the future of water testing on the lakeshore -- a matter of health, environment, and economy for beachfront communities. More >>
A nonprofit that's helping spread the word about President Barack Obama's health overhaul is launching a campaign that will target states with high numbers of uninsured Americans.More >>
A nonprofit group helping to spread the word about President Barack Obama's health care overhaul launched a campaign Tuesday that will target states with high numbers of uninsured Americans and tackle their skepticism...More >>
A new report says health care cost increases should slow down next year.The Health Research Institute says total costs for health care services are expected to rise 6.5 percent next year when the AffordableMore >>
A new report says health care cost increases should slow down next year.More >>
The Obama administration is threatening to veto a measure being considered by House Republicans that would ban almost all abortions after a fetus reaches the age of 20 weeks.More >>
The Obama administration is threatening to veto a measure being considered by House Republicans that would ban almost all abortions after a fetus reaches the age of 20 weeks.More >>
Susan G. Komen for the Cure announced Monday that it has a new CEO.More >>
Susan G. Komen for the Cure announced Monday that a physician with a long career in health policy and research will become the breast cancer charity's new president and CEO.More >>
The Supreme Court says deals between pharmaceutical corporations and their generic drug competitors, which government officials say keep cheaper forms of medicine off the market, can sometimes be illegal.More >>
Deals between pharmaceutical corporations and their generic drug competitors, which government officials say keep cheaper forms of medicine off the market, can sometimes be illegal and therefore can be challenged in court,...More >>
The wife of former South African President Nelson Mandela says that love and generosity from across the world have brought comfort and hope during Mandela's latest hospitalization.More >>
In tweets, songs, telephone calls, cards and more, messages of love have come from across South Africa and the world for 94-year-old Nelson Mandela, giving the family comfort and hope as he remains hospitalized in serious...More >>
Cities and counties in Wisconsin are looking for ways to pay for water testing that could lead to beach closures after the federal government proposed cutting its funding for the program.More >>
Cities and counties in Wisconsin are looking for ways to pay for water testing that could lead to beach closures after the federal government proposed cutting its funding for the program.More >>
A House proposal to ban almost all abortions after a fetus reaches the age of 20 weeks has been revised to include rape and incest exceptions after the Republican sponsor raised a storm by saying that very few rapes...More >>
House Republicans have modified a tough anti-abortion bill to include exceptions for rape and incest after the GOP sponsor of the legislation raised a firestorm by declaring that very few rapes result in pregnancies.More >>
Anyone who has ever been a volunteer knows that it feels good to help others, but researchers have found a less obvious benefit: volunteering can help reduce older adults' risk of high blood pressure.More >>
Anyone who has ever been a volunteer knows that it feels good to help others, but researchers have found a less obvious benefit: volunteering can help reduce older adults' risk of high blood pressure.More >>
A court hearing over organ donor matches involving children is on hold after the 10-year-old Pennsylvania girl at the center of the lawsuit received a lung transplant.More >>
A court hearing over organ donor matches involving children is on hold after the 10-year-old Pennsylvania girl at the center of the lawsuit received a lung transplant.More >>
A new report shows the world's population is expected to be almost ten billion people by the year 2050.The report from the United Nations shows the most population growth is happening in the developingMore >>
A new report shows the world's population is expected to be almost ten billion people by the year 2050.More >>
Schoolchildren in Nelson Mandela's home village are singing songs in his honor and others are leaving balloons and well wishes outside the hospital where he is being treated.More >>
Schoolchildren in Nelson Mandela's home village are singing songs in his honor and others are leaving balloons and well wishes outside the hospital where he is being treated.More >>
Ending a six-month legislative session, Arizona lawmakers endorsed a key element of President Barack Obama's health care law in a huge political victory for Republican Gov. Jan Brewer, after a lengthy fight over...More >>
Ending a six-month legislative session, Arizona lawmakers endorsed a key element of President Barack Obama's health care law in a huge political victory for Republican Gov. Jan Brewer, after a lengthy fight over Medicaid...More >>
The Arizona Senate is poised to pass an $8.8 billion state budget Thursday that includes the Medicaid expansion sought by Republican Gov. Jan Brewer as she embraces a signature part of President Barack Obama's...More >>
The Arizona Legislature embraced a signature component of President Barack Obama's health care law Thursday after a drawn out battle that divided the state's Republican leadership and saw GOP Gov. Jan Brewer work...More >>
Thursday the Wisconsin State Assembly is in session and Republicans are expected to pass a trio of abortion bills aimed at discouraging women from obtaining abortions.At the time of this writing, the AssemblyMore >>
Republicans in the state Assembly passed a trio of abortion bills Thursday on party line votes. Democrats believe these bills are intended as a distraction. More >>
Eli Lilly and Co. said Thursday that it stopped a mid-stage clinical trial of an experimental Alzheimer's disease drug because of potential side effects on patients' livers.More >>
Eli Lilly and Co. said Thursday that it stopped a mid-stage clinical trial of an experimental Alzheimer's disease drug because of potential side effects on patients' livers.More >>
The 10-year-old Pennsylvania girl who fought for a lung transplant still has a difficult journey ahead. The transplant isn't a cure for her cystic fibrosis, and new lungs don't tend to last as long as other...More >>
The 10-year-old Pennsylvania girl who fought for a lung transplant has a difficult journey ahead. The transplant isn't a cure for her cystic fibrosis, and new lungs don't tend to last as long as other transplanted...More >>
The U.S. Department of Defense says it's established the world's first brain tissue bank, in an effort to study traumatic brain injury.Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel brought together senior defense officials,More >>
The U.S. Department of Defense says it's established the world's first brain tissue bank, in an effort to study traumatic brain injury seen in soldiers and football players. More >>
The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that companies cannot patent parts of naturally-occurring human genes, a decision with the potential to profoundly affect the emerging and lucrative medical and biotechnology...More >>
The Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously threw out attempts to patent human genes, siding with advocates who say the multibillion-dollar biotechnology industry should not have exclusive control over genetic information...More >>
Former South African President Nelson Mandela is spending a sixth day in the hospital.More >>
Nelson Mandela's health is improving but the 94-year-old beloved anti-apartheid hero remains in serious condition, South Africa's president said Thursday.More >>
By MARILYNN MARCHIONE AP Chief Medical Writer A ruling by the Supreme Court that human genes can't be patented is expected to increase access and drop the cost for tests for gene mutations that...More >>
By MARILYNN MARCHIONE AP Chief Medical Writer A ruling by the Supreme Court that human genes can't be patented is expected to increase access and drop the cost for tests for gene mutations that greatly...More >>
President Barack Obama's health care law is called the Affordable Care Act, but a glitch could make it unaffordable for many low-wage workers, including employees at big chain restaurants, retail stores and...More >>
It's called the Affordable Care Act, but President Barack Obama's health care law may turn out to be unaffordable for many low-wage workers, including employees at big chain restaurants, retail stores and hotels.More >>
The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that companies cannot patent parts of naturally-occurring human genes, a decision with the potential to profoundly affect the emerging and lucrative medical and biotechnology...More >>
The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that companies cannot patent parts of naturally-occurring human genes, a decision with the potential to profoundly affect the emerging and lucrative medical and biotechnology industries.More >>
New research shows exercising right after eating doesn't cause cramps--it's good for you.A new study shows going for a walk right after you eat may reduce your risk for Type 2 diabetes, especially if you'reMore >>
A new study shows going for a walk right after you eat may reduce your risk for Type 2 diabetes, especially if you're older.More >>
The Wisconsin Assembly is set to pass a trio of Republican bills designed to discourage women from obtaining abortions and making the procedures more difficult to obtain.More >>
The Wisconsin Assembly is set to pass a trio of Republican bills designed to discourage women from obtaining abortions and making the procedures more difficult to obtain.More >>
The Arizona Legislature is on track to pull an all-nighter and work into Thursday to finish a state budget and approve Medicaid expansion despite outrage from conservative Republicans who have been cut out of the...More >>
The Arizona House passed an $8.8 billion state budget that includes Medicaid expansion early Thursday and puts Gov. Jan Brewer one Senate vote away from a huge political victory as she embraces a signature part of President...More >>
The plaintiffs in a legal fight over emergency contraceptives say the government has failed to comply with a New York judge's order to lift all restrictions on their sale.More >>
President Barack Obama's administration can go forward with its new plan to make the morning-after pill available to buyers of any age without prescriptions, but it needs to do it promptly or face potential sanctions in...More >>
The 10-year-old Pennsylvania girl whose efforts to qualify for a transplant drew public debate over how organ donation should be done is getting a new lung.More >>
A 10-year-old girl whose efforts to qualify for an organ donation spurred public debate over how organs are allocated underwent a successful double-lung transplant on Wednesday, the girl's family said.More >>
The federally-funded summer food program started Wednesday in the Green Bay school district.Kids and families lined up at the Brown County Central Library on Pine Street -- one of the sites for a free,More >>
The federally-funded summer food program started Wednesday in the Green Bay school district.More >>
Seven years before he went on a shooting rampage that killed five people, including his father and brother, John Zawahiri kept bomb-making materials at his house and threatened students and teachers at a school he...More >>
The father of a man that police say killed five people last week in Santa Monica was shot multiple times, and the brother of the shooter was shot once in the chest, the coroner's office disclosed Wednesday.More >>
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The Wisconsin state Senate has passed a bill requiring women seeking an abortion to first have an ultrasound performed. The bill passed Wednesday after Democrats on Tuesday usedMore >>
The Wisconsin state Senate has passed a bill requiring women seeking an abortion to first have an ultrasound performed. More >>
The House is girding for another wrenching debate on abortion after a House panel approved legislation that would ban almost all abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy.More >>
The House is girding for another wrenching debate on abortion after a House panel on Wednesday approved legislation that would ban almost all abortions after a fetus reaches the age of 20 weeks.More >>
It's consistently listed by the National Safety Council as one of the top three most dangerous occupations in the country. That's why for the past 17 years NWTC's farm business program has tried to makeMore >>
It's consistently listed by the National Safety Council as one of the top three most dangerous occupations in the country. And for kids outside of cities, their first job is often on a farm. More >>
Women can now get medication-induced abortions at Wisconsin clinics after a Dane County judge blocked a recent state law from restricting that procedure.More >>
Women can now get medication-induced abortions at Wisconsin clinics after a Dane County judge blocked a recent state law from restricting that procedure.More >>
By Charles Platkin Vegetable Oils Can Be Heart Healthy Scientists find that linoleic acid, the omega-6 essential fatty acid found in vegetable oils such as soy, corn and canola, may help to reduce bloodMore >>
Ripped from the headlines! Is Vegetable Oil Dangerous? - Watch Food-Free TV - Sucralose Sugar Effect - Don't Overfeed Your Infant - Grill Carefully - Subway vs. McDonald'sMore >>
U.S. health officials say doctors should consider giving a daily AIDS drug to another high risk group to prevent infection - people who shoot heroin, methamphetamines or other injection drugs.More >>
U.S. health officials say doctors should consider giving a daily AIDS drug to another high risk group to prevent infection - people who shoot heroin, methamphetamines or other injection drugs.More >>
If you're finding that some of those spring fix-it projects you had planned around the house have become a bit overwhelming, experts say there's no shame in hiring a handyman.Angie's List says hiring aMore >>
Angie's List says hiring a handyman is great because he or she can help you with a lot of small jobs in a lot of different areas of your home.More >>
A new Triple-A study says using voice commands to send text messages and emails from behind the wheel, which is marketed as a safer alternative for drivers, actually is more distracting and dangerous than simply...More >>
Dashboard technology that lets drivers text and email with voice commands - marketed as a safer alternative - actually is more distracting than simply talking on a cellphone, a new AAA study found.More >>
The following statement was released by Planned Parenthood in response to the Wis. State Senate passage of a bill that would require women seeking an abortion to get an ultrasound:MADISON- Over objectionsMore >>
A statement was released by Planned Parenthood in response to the Wis. State Senate passage of a bill that would require women seeking an abortion to get an ultrasound.More >>
The world's oldest person has died at the age of 116. Japan's Jiroemon Kimura had been recognized by the Guinness World Records as the oldest living person, the oldest living man and the oldest man ever.More >>
Japan's Jiroemon Kimura, who had been recognized by Guinness World Records as the world's oldest living person and the oldest man ever, died Wednesday of natural causes. He was 116.More >>
The Wisconsin Senate is scheduled to vote Tuesday on a bill that would require physicians to provide or arrange an ultrasound for women seeking abortions.More >>
Senate Democrats used a procedural move to delay a final vote for at least a week on a bill that would require physicians to provide or arrange an ultrasound for women seeking abortions.More >>
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says an outbreak of hepatitis A linked to a frozen berry mix sold at Costco has grown to 87 people with illnesses in eight states.More >>
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says an outbreak of hepatitis A linked to a frozen berry mix sold at Costco has grown to 87 people with illnesses in eight states.More >>
A state appeals court panel had few sweet words Tuesday for a New York City health regulation that would fight diabetes and obesity by setting a size limit on sugary beverages sold in restaurants.More >>
A state appeals court panel had few sweet words Tuesday for a city health regulation that would fight diabetes and obesity by setting a size limit on sugary beverages sold in restaurants.More >>
After setting off a storm of criticism from abortion rights groups, upset that a Democratic president had sided with social conservatives, the Obama administration says it will comply with a judge's order.More >>
The Obama administration's appeal in the legal fight over morning-after pills has been officially put on hold until a judge weighs a new plan to allow girls of all ages to buy the contraceptives without a prescription,...More >>
Don't look for the morning-after pill to move next to the condoms on drugstore shelves right away. But after a fight that's last more than a decade, it appears it really will happen. Backed into a corner by a...More >>
Don't look for the morning-after pill to move next to the condoms on drugstore shelves right away - but after a decade-plus fight, it appears it really will happen. Backed into a corner by a series of court rulings, the...More >>
For visitors at Brown County's Barkhausen Waterfowl Preserve it isn't always easy to navigate the over 9 miles of trails. Especially, if you're traveling in a wheel chair. So Brown County Parks unveiledMore >>
Brown County Parks unveiled the Action Trackchair that is now available at Barkhausen, allowing people who need wheelchairs to get around all areas of the park.More >>
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker says he will sign a bill requiring physicians to perform or arrange ultrasounds for women seeking abortions if the Legislature passes it.More >>
Governor Scott Walker says he will sign a bill requiring physicians to perform or arrange ultrasounds for women seeking abortions if the Legislature passes it.More >>
The leaders of four major health insurance companies in Wisconsin say the roll out of new private market exchanges under the federal health care law will be filled with uncertainty and horror stories.More >>
Leaders of four major health insurance companies in Wisconsin say the rollout of new private market exchanges under the federal health care law will be filled with horror stories but eventually problems will be worked out. More >>
New research shows most people don't wash their hands long enough to kill germs that can cause infections.Researchers at Michigan State University observed more than 3,700 people using public bathroomsMore >>
New research shows most people don't wash their hands long enough to kill germs that can cause infections.More >>
Tobacco company Altria Group Inc. is launching its first electronic cigarette under the MarkTen brand in Indiana starting in August and expanding its smokeless product offerings.More >>
Tobacco company Altria Group Inc. is launching its first electronic cigarette under the MarkTen brand in Indiana starting in August and expanding its smokeless product offerings.More >>
Six health groups have united against a provision in the Wisconsin state budget that would prohibit local communities from banning sugary foods and drinks.More >>
Six health groups have united against a provision in the Wisconsin state budget that would prohibit local communities from banning sugary foods and drinks.More >>
Faced with a federal judge's order in the heart-wrenching cases of two terminally ill children who are seeking lung transplants, a national review board sought a balance that will keep such decisions in the hands...More >>
Faced with a federal judge's order in the heart-wrenching cases of two terminally ill children seeking lung transplants, a national review board sought a balance that will keep such decisions in the hands of doctors, not...More >>
The Green Bay Packers host a health and safety forum Monday night at Lambeau Field with high school coaches from across Northeast Wisconsin. Much of the focus was on the handling of concussions. SomeMore >>
The Green Bay Packers brought in some of the team's top medical expects to teach area high school coaches about concussions and other head, neck, and spinal injuries.More >>
Members of the national organization that manages organ transplants are voicing concern about a federal judge's ruling to make two sick children at a Pennsylvania hospital eligible for adult lungs.More >>
The national organization that manages organ transplants on Monday resisted making emergency rule changes for children under 12 who are waiting on lungs but created a special appeal and review system to hear such cases.More >>
Having a designated driver sounds like a great idea, but a new study found that more than one-third of those who were supposed to drive their pals home safely had been boozing it up themselves.More >>
Having a designated driver sounds like a great idea, but a new study found that more than one-third of those who were supposed to drive their pals home safely had been boozing it up themselves.More >>
A new study shows more than a third of designated drivers have some alcohol before they get behind the wheel.Researchers conducted this study in the Florida college town of Gainesville.They found thatMore >>
A new study shows more than a third of designated drivers have some alcohol before they get behind the wheel.More >>
There are nearly 250 members of the Back to the Road Crew, some have undergone orthopedic surgeries, others, cancer treatments. "I had surgery to get a new right knee," says Karen Cooter. "I was diagnosedMore >>
The Back to the Road Walk was started to help former cancer, cardiac, and orthopedic patients get active again after battling their illness or injury. For them, the finish line is a symbol. More >>
Catholic, anti-abortion Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad could soon find himself in an uncomfortable position: He may have to sign off on payments for every Medicaid-funded abortion in his state.More >>
Catholic, anti-abortion Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad could soon find himself in an uncomfortable position: He may have to sign off on payments for every Medicaid-funded abortion in his state.More >>
Federal health officials say they have found bacteria and fungus in drug vials from a Tennessee specialty pharmacy that recalled all of its injectable medicines last month.More >>
Federal health officials say they have found bacteria and fungus in drug vials from a Tennessee specialty pharmacy that recalled all of its injectable medicines last month.More >>
President Barack Obama is making a personal plea to Californians, Latinos and young people to sign up for coverage under the new health care law.More >>
President Barack Obama on Friday encouraged the uninsured or those paying high prices for health insurance to sign up for coverage under his health care law and urged opponents to stop wasting time continuing to fighting its...More >>
An FDA panel says restrictions on a much-debated diabetes drug should be loosened.The drug Avandia has been in the news in recent years after a 2010 study linked the drug to an increased risk of heartMore >>
An FDA panel says restrictions on a much-debated diabetes drug should be loosened.More >>
Arena Pharmaceuticals says its weight loss drug Belviq will be available to U.S. patients beginning next week, nearly a year after the drug was officially approved by federal regulators.More >>
Arena Pharmaceuticals says its weight loss drug Belviq will be available to U.S. patients beginning next week, nearly a year after the drug was officially approved by federal regulators.More >>
After saving countless lives, an Appleton woman has coordinated her last blood drive.Dawn Bruns is retiring from Appleton Medical Center after coordinating blood drives for the past decade.AMC says duringMore >>
Dawn Bruns led her last blood drive on Thursday. She says she hopes to be volunteering on Friday.More >>
Don't expect to see morning-after pills for all ages on drugstore shelves anytime soon. A federal appeals court decision allowing girls of any age to buy emergency contraception without a prescription won't...More >>
Don't expect to see morning-after pills for all ages on drugstore shelves anytime soon. A federal appeals court decision allowing girls of any age to buy emergency contraception without a prescription won't...More >>
A federal judge has temporarily allowed a dying 10-year-old girl to move up the adult waiting list for a lung transplant, though an expert has questioned the decision on medical and ethical grounds.More >>
A dying Pennsylvania girl has been placed on the adult waiting list for donated lungs amid a court fight over the nation's transplant rules with help from a judge who granted another petition Thursday from a boy at the...More >>
Federal health experts recommend modifying safety restrictions on former blockbuster diabetes pill Avandia, in light of a new analysis suggesting that the drug may not increase the risk of heart attack as previously...More >>
Federal health experts are recommending changes to safety restrictions on former blockbuster diabetes pill Avandia, in light of a new analysis suggesting that the drug may not increase the risk of heart attack as much as...More >>
Who gets the next donated organ is a life or death matter, and now a judge is allowing two dying children in Pennsylvania to essentially jump the line. It's an unprecedented challenge to the nation's...More >>
It's a life or death matter: Who gets the next scarce donated organ? In an unprecedented challenge to the nation's transplant system, a federal judge has allowed one dying child - and a day later another - to...More >>
Thirty-three people died on Wisconsin roads last month, but that's good enough to make May 2013 the safest month of May since the end of World War II.The latest Department of Transportation statisticsMore >>
33 people died on Wisconsin roads last month -- the fewest in the month of May since the end of World War II, according to the DOT.More >>
The Susan G. Komen Foundation for breast cancer research says it has to cancel almost half of its planned fundraising walks next year.The foundation says it has to cancel the races because participationMore >>
The Susan G. Komen Foundation for breast cancer research says it has to cancel almost half of its planned fundraising walks next year.More >>
The organ transplant network has placed a dying 10-year-old girl on the adult waiting list for a donated lung, complying with a judge's unusual order.More >>
The organ transplant network has placed a dying 10-year-old girl on the adult waiting list for a donated lung, complying with a judge's unusual order.More >>
Chrysler is recalling nearly 435,000 Jeep SUVs to fix air bag and transmission fluid leaks.More >>
Just two days after refusing a government request to recall 2.7 million older-model Jeeps, Chrysler has decided to do two other recalls totaling 630,000 vehicles worldwide.More >>
Girls of any age can buy generic versions of emergency contraception without a prescription while the federal government appeals a judge's ruling allowing the sales, according to a ruling Wednesday by a federal...More >>
Girls of any age can buy generic versions of emergency contraception without prescriptions while the federal government appeals a judge's ruling allowing the sales, a federal appeals court said Wednesday.More >>
The parents of a 10-year-old girl who urgently needs a lung transplant have filed a lawsuit asking a federal judge to change organ-donation rules for children.More >>
A dying 10-year-old girl can move up the adult waiting list for a lung transplant after a federal judge intervened in her case Wednesday, a move questioned by a prominent medical ethicist.More >>
A dozen life-saving devices are now installed across the city of Oshkosh. Twelve automated external defibrillators (AEDs) were installed in public locations Wednesday -- most with 24-hour public accessMore >>
Twelve automated external defibrillators (AEDs) were installed in public locations Wednesday -- most with 24-hour public access.More >>
Despite the well-known advantages to breast milk and vigorous campaigns around the world championing breast as best, Mexican mothers say the bottle is better.More >>
Despite the well-known advantages to breast milk and vigorous campaigns around the world championing breast as best, Mexican mothers say the bottle is better.More >>
More than one hundred people died in motorcycle crashes in Wisconsin last year. Most of those people were not wearing a Department of Transportation approved motorcycle helmet. Wearing a back brace andMore >>
Wearing a back brace and a neck brace, crash survivor 20-year-old Zack Nguyen is telling everyone who will listen the importance of wearing a helmet.More >>
By Charles Platkin Here are my latest Calorie Bargains to help you live a healthier life. Calorie Bargain: Dave's Killer Bread's 21 Whole Grains Thin-Sliced and Good Seed Thins Why: They're very deliciousMore >>
The most bang for your buck, including Dave's Killer Bread, "A Place at the Table," Food Forward: Urban Farming, America Revealed: The Food Machine, and Fresh CookbookMore >>
Generic versions of emergency contraception can be sold without a prescription or age restrictions while the federal government appeals a judge's ruling allowing the sales, an appeals court said Wednesday.More >>
Generic versions of emergency contraception can be sold without a prescription or age restrictions while the federal government appeals a judge's ruling allowing the sales, an appeals court said Wednesday.More >>
An aspiring half-marathon runner in Minnesota whose two-hour training session left her with a sore back was stunned to discover that the pain was not due to a pulled muscle or a slipped disc but that she was about to...More >>
An aspiring half-marathon runner in Minnesota attributed her unbearable back pain to a two-hour training session. A day later, she was cradling a newborn.More >>
Toyota Motor Corp. says it is recalling about 242,000 of its Prius and Lexus hybrid vehicles due to problems with their braking systems.More >>
Toyota Motor Corp. said Wednesday it is recalling about 242,000 of its Prius and Lexus hybrid vehicles due to problems with their braking systems.More >>
A state legislative committee is scheduled to vote Wednesday on two Republican-backed bills that would make it harder and more expensive to get an abortion in Wisconsin.More >>
A state legislative committee is scheduled to vote Wednesday on two Republican-backed bills that would make it harder and more expensive to get an abortion in Wisconsin.More >>
A new survey shows most parents of young children aren't worried about how much time their kids spend in front of the TV and computer.Researchers from the Center on Media and Human Development at NorthwesternMore >>
A new survey shows most parents of young children aren't worried about how much time their kids spend in front of the TV and computer.More >>
A 29-year-old preschool teacher who lost most of her left leg in the Boston Marathon bombing left the hospital Monday, saying she was excited to head home to the Baltimore area so she could hug loved ones, eat...More >>
A 29-year-old preschool teacher who lost most of her left leg in the Boston Marathon bombing left the hospital Monday, saying she was excited to head home to the Baltimore area so she could hug loved ones, eat steamed crabs...More >>
Lynette Hales was nearly 100 miles from Salt Lake City on a desolate stretch of highway - surrounded by nothing but barren salt flats - when her twin unborn babies decided it was time.More >>
Lynette Hales was nearly 100 miles from Salt Lake City on a desolate stretch of highway - surrounded by nothing but barren salt flats - when her twin unborn babies decided it was time.More >>
Four out of five U.S. cancer doctors encountered shortages of essential drugs between March and September of 2012, which affected the quality of care they provided and increased treatment costs, new research shows.More >>
Four out of five U.S. cancer doctors encountered shortages of essential drugs between March and September of 2012, which affected the quality of care they provided and increased treatment costs, new research shows.More >>
A popular diabetes drug may not be as dangerous as once thought.The latest review of the GlaxoSmithKline drug Avandia shows it may be as safe as other diabetes drugs.Avandia has been under major safetyMore >>
The latest review of the GlaxoSmithKline drug Avandia shows it may be as safe as other diabetes drugs.More >>
Although doctors and patients have long been urged to share decision-making, new research finds that patients who are involved in their care spend more time in the hospital and increase the cost of their stay.More >>
Although doctors and patients have long been urged to share decision-making, new research finds that patients who are involved in their care spend more time in the hospital and increase the cost of their hospital stay.More >>
A Neenah man in need of a kidney to save his life is taking his plea to the public. Peter Casper is hoping to have the same luck another Northeast Wisconsin resident had last year when she needed a kidney. SignsMore >>
A Neenah man in need of a kidney to save his life is taking his plea to the public. Peter Casper is hoping to have the same luck a local woman had last year.More >>
Prolonged exposure to pesticides, bug and weed killers, and solvents appears to raise the risk for developing Parkinson's disease, a new study says.More >>
Prolonged exposure to pesticides, bug and weed killers, and solvents appears to raise the risk for developing Parkinson's disease, a new study says.More >>
Researchers have developed a network of so-called "nanoparticles" that theoretically could be injected into the body and release insulin to counteract rising blood sugar levels in people with diabetes.More >>
Researchers have developed a network of so-called "nanoparticles" that theoretically could be injected into the body and release insulin to counteract rising blood sugar levels in people with diabetes.More >>
A new study of twins suggests that genes may play a big role in how long babies and toddlers sleep at night, while environment is key during nap time.More >>
A new study of twins suggests that genes may play a big role in how long babies and toddlers sleep at night, while environment is key during nap time.More >>
For many, finishing a marathon is a crowning achievement. But for three friends, last weekend's marathon was one of 50 marathons in 50 states in 50 weeks. And running played no part in the journey."There'sMore >>
For three friends, last weekend's marathon was one of 50 marathons in 50 states in 50 weeks. And running played no part in the journey.More >>
A new study shows people often underestimate the calories in the fast food meals they eat.Harvard researchers found adults underestimate the calories in fast food meals by 20 percent, and teens underestimateMore >>
Harvard researchers found adults underestimate the calories in fast food meals by 20 percent, and teens underestimate calorie counts by 34 percent.More >>
Just how safe are pools for young children?New numbers from the Consumer Product Safety Commission show almost 400 kids under the age of 15 drown in pools and spas every year.Three quarters of those deathsMore >>
New numbers from the Consumer Product Safety Commission show almost 400 kids under the age of 15 drown in pools and spas every year.More >>
By Charles Platkin It's officially burger season. That's the good news, but unfortunately burgers can be high in calories. A traditional 6-ounce burger (80 percent lean ground beef) has more than 435More >>
Clearing up confusion over kinds of meat and maximizing taste while minimizing calories.More >>
DETROIT (AP) - General Motors Co. is recalling more than 27,000 Cadillac SUVs worldwide because the wheels can fall off. The company says the recall affects the 2013 Cadillac SRX with 18-inch wheels.More >>
General Motors Co. is recalling more than 27,000 Cadillac SUVs worldwide because the wheel nuts may not have been tightened enough at the factory.More >>
New research shows only about a quarter of sunscreens live up to their claims when it comes to protecting your skin.An advocacy organization called the Environmental Working Group studied more than 1,400More >>
New research shows only about a quarter of sunscreens live up to their claims when it comes to protecting your skin.More >>
A new study shows the level of bacteria in some women's purses is surprisingly high.The study, conducted by the company Initial Washroom Hygiene, found one out of five purses they looked at had more bacteriaMore >>
The study, conducted by the company Initial Washroom Hygiene, found one out of five purses they looked at had more bacteria than the average toilet.More >>
People who opt for nonsmoking rooms in hotels with a partial smoking ban are not fully protected from harmful exposure to so-called "thirdhand" smoke, according to a new study.More >>
People who opt for nonsmoking rooms in hotels with a partial smoking ban are not fully protected from harmful exposure to so-called "thirdhand" smoke, according to a new study.More >>
A new study shows chlorine doesn't kill all germs in public pools.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention studied public pools during swim season last year and what they found, some might call "gross."ResearchersMore >>
Researchers found 58 percent of the samples of pool water tested positive for E. Coli, a bacteria normally found in feces and people's digestive systems.More >>
There are few things more inviting than a cool, clear pool on a hot summer day. But a new federal report will have you thinking twice before dipping a toe in the water.More >>
There are few things more inviting than a cool, clear pool on a hot summer day. But a new federal report will have you thinking twice before dipping a toe in the water.More >>
New research shows being in good physical shape helps keep cancer away.The study, done by the University of Vermont, Burlington, shows being in good shape could also boost survival rate in cancer patients.ResearchersMore >>
The study shows being in good shape could also boost survival rate in cancer patients.More >>
By Charles Platkin Having strong muscles requires tearing down muscle tissue so it rebuilds even stronger. And yes, muscles burn more calories than fat. One of the best ways to build muscle is to strengthMore >>
Not only for the chest muscles, push-ups also work the abs, arms, shoulders, back, legs, and hips.More >>
A government panel says doctors should ask all their adult patients whether they abuse alcohol.The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force says those questions should be part of regular checkups.About 21 percentMore >>
A government panel says doctors should ask all their adult patients whether they abuse alcohol.More >>
Close to half of U.S high school students text while driving, a habit that dramatically increases their risk of getting into a potentially fatal car crash, a new study shows.More >>
Close to half of U.S high school students text while driving, a habit that dramatically increases their risk of getting into a potentially fatal car crash, a new study shows.More >>
Giving small amounts of infant formula to newborns who experience significant weight loss can increase the length of time that they are breast-fed, according to a new study.More >>
Giving small amounts of infant formula to newborns who experience significant weight loss can increase the length of time that they are breast-fed, according to a new study.More >>
A new study shows a small amount of formula may actually help some breastfeeding mothers.Experts have previously said that babies shouldn't get any formula in the first few days of life if their mothersMore >>
A new study shows a small amount of formula may actually help some breastfeeding mothers.More >>
Spending more time in physical education classes helps students develop muscle strength and doesn't increase their risk of broken bones, a new study finds.More >>
Spending more time in physical education classes helps students develop muscle strength and doesn't increase their risk of broken bones, a new study finds.More >>
Owning a pet may be good for your heart. The American Heart Association says people who own dogs or cats have a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease.Experts say the evidence is only suggestive, andMore >>
The American Heart Association says people who own dogs or cats have a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease.More >>
The cancer survivor and teacher who first started Sting Cancer at Green Bay's Preble High School says in nine years, he estimates students have helped nearly 10,000 families. One of those families saysMore >>
Friday is Wear Yellow Day to show support for cancer patients and Sting Cancer's mission. It's a mission that may be helping thousands. More >>
The Food and Drug Administration says tanning beds need tougher regulation.The FDA is concerned about equipment malfunctions that have caused some tanning bed users being overexposed to radiation. IndoorMore >>
The FDA is concerned about equipment malfunctions that have caused some tanning bed users being overexposed to radiation.More >>
A Hobart woman who became a national spokesperson for the healthcare overhaul, even traveling to Washington to be with the president, has died. In 2009, Laura Klitzka became a household name to not onlyMore >>
A Hobart woman who became a national spokesperson for the health care overhaul, even traveling to Washington to be with the president, has died.More >>
A new study shows many high school football players say they'd continue to play even if they had a possible concussion.The study from Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center shows many of those playersMore >>
A new study shows many high school football players say they'd continue to play even if they had a possible concussion.More >>
The Food and Drug Administration is planning to investigate a common ingredient in antibacterial soaps.The chemical is called triclosan and the FDA is planning to do a safety review of it.The agency saysMore >>
The chemical is called triclosan and the FDA is planning to do a safety review of it.More >>
A new study from the United Nations shows the country of Somalia was the unhealthiest place in the world for children in 2011.The worst drought in 60 years hit Somalia at the beginning of this decade,More >>
The worst drought in 60 years hit Somalia at the beginning of this decade, causing many farmers' crops to die.More >>
Young children are at high risk for accidentally strangling themselves with window blind cords and parents need to be aware of this threat, doctors report.More >>
Young children are at high risk for accidentally strangling themselves with window blind cords and parents need to be aware of this threat, doctors report.More >>
New recommendations from a federal health panel say most teens and adults should get tested for HIV.The U.S. Preventive Services task force says everyone ages 15 to 65 should be screened at least onceMore >>
New recommendations from a federal health panel say most teens and adults should get tested for HIV.More >>
Many children suffer allergies at this time of year as trees and other plants start releasing pollens into the air. So parents need to monitor their youngsters for symptoms.More >>
Many children suffer allergies at this time of year as trees and other plants start releasing pollens into the air. So parents need to monitor their youngsters for symptoms.More >>
Health officials in Turkey say the first woman to receive a donor womb is now six weeks into a healthy pregnancy.Derya Sert, 22, had a successful transplant of a uterus in 2011.Using one of Sert's ownMore >>
Health officials in Turkey say the first woman to receive a donor womb is now six weeks into a healthy pregnancy.More >>
World health leaders say millions of babies who need vaccines aren't getting them.The World Health Organization says 22 million infants are not getting the full course of routine vaccines they need.TheMore >>
The World Health Organization says 22 million infants are not getting the full course of routine vaccines they need.More >>
A new proposal could change the legal smoking age in New York City to 21.New York would be the first major city to raise the age people can buy cigarettes from 18 to 21.The proposal comes from the city'sMore >>
New York would be the first major city to raise the age people can buy cigarettes from 18 to 21More >>
NEW YORK (AP) - No one under 21 would be able to buy cigarettes in the city under a proposal unveiled Monday to make it the most populous place in America to set the minimum age that high. ExtendingMore >>
No one under 21 would be able to buy cigarettes in the city under a proposal unveiled Monday to make it the most populous place in America to set the minimum age that high.More >>
As if parents didn't have enough to worry about, it seems a growing number of kids are taking the "Cinnamon Challenge" -- a stunt that has landed some in the ER.More >>
As if parents didn't have enough to worry about, it seems a growing number of kids are taking the "Cinnamon Challenge" -- a stunt that has landed some in the ER.More >>
New research shows parents who restrict their kids from having certain foods are more likely to have overweight or obese children.Researchers at the University of Minnesota say many parents either don'tMore >>
New research shows parents who restrict their kids from having certain foods are more likely to have overweight or obese children.More >>
Media use is a serious distraction for college freshmen, with a new study finding young women devote up to 12 hours daily on pursuits such as texting, posting status updates and surfing the web.More >>
Media use is a serious distraction for college freshmen, with a new study finding young women devote up to 12 hours daily on pursuits such as texting, posting status updates and surfing the web.More >>
Researchers say the infant mortality rate has dropped in the U.S.This new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows infant mortality has dropped 12 percent since 2005 after holdingMore >>
This new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows infant mortality has dropped 12 percent since 2005 after holding steady for many years previously.More >>
A new study shows music can have health benefits for premature babies.The study, published in the journal "Pediatrics" shows that music can slow premature babies' heart rates and calm their breathing.ItMore >>
The study, published in the journal "Pediatrics" shows that music can slow premature babies' heart rates and calm their breathing.More >>
Two new studies out this month highlight factors that can contribute to premature birth or miscarriage.The first has to do with heat.Researchers with the College of Health & Biomedicine have found thatMore >>
Two new studies out this month highlight factors that can contribute to premature birth or miscarriage.More >>
New research shows smoking in movies is increasing.Legacy, a nonprofit, antismoking foundation, found that incidents of people using tobacco in youth-rated movies doubled between 2010 and 2012.That's backMore >>
Legacy, a nonprofit, antismoking foundation, found that incidents of people using tobacco in youth-rated movies doubled between 2010 and 2012.More >>
Smoking scenes in youth-rated movies doubled in number between 2010 and 2012, and have returned to the same level as a decade ago, according to a new report.More >>
Smoking scenes in youth-rated movies doubled in number between 2010 and 2012, and have returned to the same level as a decade ago, according to a new report.More >>
New research shows another link between red meat and heart disease.Researchers with Cleveland Clinic's Heart and Vascular Institute say a compound called carnitine in red meat affects the bacteria in ourMore >>
Researchers looked at more than 2,000 heart patients and found that high carnitine levels were linked to the enhanced risk of heart disease.More >>
A compound found in red meat and added as a supplement to popular energy drinks promotes hardening and clogging of the arteries, otherwise known as atherosclerosis, a new study suggests.More >>
A compound found in red meat and added as a supplement to popular energy drinks promotes hardening and clogging of the arteries, otherwise known as atherosclerosis, a new study suggests.More >>
New research says a surprisingly simple idea about serving food is helping the fight against childhood obesity.The study, published by the journal Pediatrics, found that smaller plates may be an answer.TheMore >>
A study published by the journal Pediatrics found that smaller plates may be an answer.More >>
Talk about mind reading. Researchers have discovered a potential way to decode your dreams, predicting the content of the visual imagery you've experienced on the basis of neural activity recorded during sleep.More >>
Talk about mind reading. Researchers have discovered a potential way to decode your dreams, predicting the content of the visual imagery you've experienced on the basis of neural activity recorded during sleep.More >>
People who smoke a cigarette as soon as they wake up in the morning are more likely to develop lung and oral cancer than other smokers, a new study reveals.More >>
People who smoke a cigarette as soon as they wake up in the morning are more likely to develop lung and oral cancer than other smokers, a new study reveals.More >>
Living near asphalt that's sealed with coal tar may raise the risk of getting cancer, a new study shows. The potential threat appears to be greatest for young children.More >>
Living near asphalt that's sealed with coal tar may raise the risk of getting cancer, a new study shows. The potential threat appears to be greatest for young children.More >>
The number of teen driver-related fatalities has dropped by almost half in the last six years, and the number of teen passengers killed in crashes involving teen drivers fell 30 percent in the United States.More >>
The number of teen driver-related fatalities has dropped by almost half in the last six years, and the number of teen passengers killed in crashes involving teen drivers fell 30 percent in the United States.More >>
Thousands of Medicare cancer patients are being denied treatment at clinics nationwide because of federal budget cuts related to the so-called sequester, according to a published report.More >>
Thousands of Medicare cancer patients are being denied treatment at clinics nationwide because of federal budget cuts related to the so-called sequester, according to a published report.More >>
New research shows Alzheimer's disease costs the United States billions of dollars every year.Researchers say cancer and heart disease kill more people, but Alzheimer's disease is more costly.Figures showMore >>
Figures show costs related to Alzheimer's disease hit $109 billion in 2010.More >>
Invokana (canaglifozin) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat Type 2 diabetes, which affects about 24 million Americans.More >>
Invokana (canaglifozin) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat Type 2 diabetes, which affects about 24 million Americans.More >>
When doctors use quick-and-easy disease labels to sum up symptoms of concern in an otherwise healthy infant, parents are more apt to want to treat their child with some type of medication.More >>
When doctors use quick-and-easy disease labels to sum up symptoms of concern in an otherwise healthy infant, parents are more apt to want to treat their child with some type of medication.More >>
Parent behavior training is an effective and well-studied intervention for preschoolers at risk of developing attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a new review shows.More >>
Parent behavior training is an effective and well-studied intervention for preschoolers at risk of developing attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a new review shows.More >>
Patients with breast cancer that has spread to the lungs may live longer if they have surgery to remove the lung tumors, a new study from Germany suggests.More >>
Patients with breast cancer that has spread to the lungs may live longer if they have surgery to remove the lung tumors, a new study from Germany suggests.More >>
New research shows children with sleep apnea may have trouble learning.Experts say sleep apnea is a serious sleeping disorder that can disrupt people's breathing during the night. It affects a quarterMore >>
This new study shows that the brains of children who suffer from sleep apnea may not be getting enough oxygen.More >>
A new blood test that detects deadly pancreatic cancer earlier than usual might slightly improve patients' odds for survival, a small Japanese study suggests.More >>
A new blood test that detects deadly pancreatic cancer earlier than usual might slightly improve patients' odds for survival, a small Japanese study suggests.More >>
Whooping cough cases are escalating in the United States, and many American adults are unknowingly exposing vulnerable babies to the potentially deadly disease because their vaccinations are not up to date.More >>
Whooping cough cases are escalating in the United States, and many American adults are unknowingly exposing vulnerable babies to the potentially deadly disease because their vaccinations are not up to date.More >>
Two new studies offer some solace to those who can't control their weight despite diet and exercise by providing more evidence that genetics may play a role in obesity.More >>
Two new studies offer some solace to those who can't control their weight despite diet and exercise by providing more evidence that genetics may play a role in obesity.More >>
Children of women who drink moderate amounts of alcohol while pregnant don't appear to have any neurodevelopmental problems when it comes to balance, a new British study suggests.More >>
Children of women who drink moderate amounts of alcohol while pregnant don't appear to have any neurodevelopmental problems when it comes to balance, a new British study suggests.More >>
Concussion can lead to damage in the white matter of the brain that resembles abnormalities found in people in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease, a new study suggests.More >>
Concussion can lead to damage in the white matter of the brain that resembles abnormalities found in people in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease, a new study suggests.More >>
Plenty of Americans are eager to use their mobile phones and tablet computers to better manage their health care, a new poll finds -- though the nation has a way to go before we're all consulting Dr. Smartphone.More >>
Plenty of Americans are eager to use their mobile phones and tablet computers to better manage their health care, a new poll finds -- though the nation has a way to go before we're all consulting Dr. Smartphone.More >>
Black and Hispanic children with autism are markedly less likely than children from white families to receive specialty care for complications tied to the disorder, a new study finds.More >>
Black and Hispanic children with autism are markedly less likely than children from white families to receive specialty care for complications tied to the disorder, a new study finds.More >>
Whooping cough cases are escalating in the United States, and many American adults are unknowingly exposing vulnerable babies to the potentially deadly disease because their vaccinations are not up to date.More >>
Whooping cough cases are escalating in the United States, and many American adults are unknowingly exposing vulnerable babies to the potentially deadly disease because their vaccinations are not up to date.More >>
Plenty of Americans are eager to use their mobile phones and tablet computers to better manage their health care, a new poll finds -- though the nation has a way to go before we're all consulting Dr. Smartphone.More >>
Plenty of Americans are eager to use their mobile phones and tablet computers to better manage their health care, a new poll finds -- though the nation has a way to go before we're all consulting Dr. Smartphone.More >>
Being picked on by your brother or sister may seem like a normal part of growing up, but for some kids the bullying may be a source of depression and anxiety, a new study suggests.More >>
Being picked on by your brother or sister may seem like a normal part of growing up, but for some kids the bullying may be a source of depression and anxiety, a new study suggests.More >>
For dads aiming at marital bliss, a new study suggests just two factors are especially important: being engaged with the kids, for sure -- but also doing a fair share of the household chores.More >>
For dads aiming at marital bliss, a new study suggests just two factors are especially important: being engaged with the kids, for sure -- but also doing a fair share of the household chores.More >>
Anyone who has ever been a volunteer knows that it feels good to help others, but researchers have found a less obvious benefit: volunteering can help reduce older adults' risk of high blood pressure.More >>
Anyone who has ever been a volunteer knows that it feels good to help others, but researchers have found a less obvious benefit: volunteering can help reduce older adults' risk of high blood pressure.More >>
New research seems to support the theory that Otzi the Iceman was attacked and suffered some form of brain damage in the final moments of his life.More >>
New research seems to support the theory that Otzi the Iceman was attacked and suffered some form of brain damage in the final moments of his life.More >>
Restricting the sale of large sodas and other sugar-sweetened beverages in restaurants and other food-service outlets would affect 7.5 percent of Americans each day and have the greatest impact on overweight.More >>
Restricting the sale of large sodas and other sugar-sweetened beverages in restaurants and other food-service outlets would affect 7.5 percent of Americans each day and have the greatest impact on overweight people.More >>
The U.S. government has dropped its effort to block a court order that would make the morning-after contraceptive pill available over-the-counter to all women and girls.More >>
The U.S. government has dropped its effort to block a court order that would make the morning-after contraceptive pill available over-the-counter to all women and girls.More >>
