MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin health officials say a child has died after developing the flu. The Department of Health Services says the death occurred in southeastern Wisconsin, but declined…
By Hannah Tomasy, science journalist John Coates’ laboratory at the University of California, Berkeley, hums with activity. Negative 80-degree freezers whirr, liquid nitrogen bubbles, grad students meticulously measure and mix…
Carmen Heredia Rodriguez, Kaiser Health News Noting that science has “brought a once-distant dream within reach,” President Donald Trump on Tuesday night pledged to eliminate HIV transmission within 10 years.…
Sydney Lupkin, Kaiser Health News Photos by Heidi de Marco ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Despite the jackhammer-like rhythm of a mechanical ventilator, Alicia Moreno had dozed off in a chair…
By Bruce Horovitz -Kaiser Health News It takes moxie to flip an unhealthy lifestyle to a healthy one — particularly for folks over 60. Most baby boomers approach retirement age…
In response to the snow and sub-zero temperatures that have blanketed the state, Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin is issuing an emergency appeal for blood donations. Over the past week,…
SEATTLE (CN) – Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee declared a state of emergency Friday in response to a measles outbreak that has affected at least 31 people. The outbreak started…
The Texas judge who ruled ObamaCare unconstitutional earlier this month agreed late Sunday to stay his decision from taking effect until the case can be appealed. Federal Judge Reed O’Connor…
Lydia Zuraw, Kaiser Health News Rinsing chicken or turkey before cooking it is an ingrained step for many home cooks — passed down through generations and reinforced by cookbooks. Recipes…
Editor’s note: This story first appeared in the Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service and is being republished through the INN Amplify Program, a partnership between nonprofit newsrooms nationwide. Read the original…
Eli Wolfe FairWarning A chickenpox outbreak at a private school in North Carolina drew extensive national news coverage in November. The thrust of most stories was the public health threat…
JoNel Aleccia, Kaiser Health News When Patrick Mannion heard about the Michigan woman denied a heart transplant because she couldn’t afford the anti-rejection drugs, he knew what she was up…
The manufacturer of a common children’s over-the-counter pain medication is pulling some of its products off the shelves of several big box and discount stores amid concerns that the products…
By Araceli Gómez-Aldana Side Effects Public Media Smoking looks a lot different these days. It’s been on the decline, due to restrictions at work and in bars and restaurants. But…
Jordan Rau, Kaiser Health News The federal government announced plans Friday to crack down on nursing homes with abnormally low weekend staffing by requiring more surprise inspections be done on…
LA CROSSE, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin-based Kwik Trip Inc. is recalling some parfaits because they may contain undeclared traces of cashews or almonds.Kwik Trip said Tuesday the convenience store chain…
Anna Gorman, Kaiser Health News The number of people hospitalized because of amphetamine use is skyrocketing in the United States, but the resurgence of the drug largely has been overshadowed…
When Liz Tidyman’s elderly parents moved across the country to be closer to their children and grandchildren years ago, they carried their medical records with them in a couple of…
Jennie-O Turkey recalled packages of ground turkey in a salmonella outbreak, and regulators say additional products from other companies could be named as their investigation continues. The recall was the…
By Isaiah Seibert, Side Effects A number of states, including Wisconsin, have tied Medicaid coverage to work requirements. But legal challenges have followed — a sucessful attempt to stop the program…
