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Several Wisconsin Residents Sick from Tainted Beef Last Updated: 8:47 AM 07/02/09 - Wisconsin and Michigan appear to be the states hardest hit by illness believed to be linked with beef suspected of E. coli contamination. (Full Story)

First Cases of H1N1 Reported in Vilas County Last Updated: 10:39 PM 06/30/09 - There are two confirmed cases of the H1N1 virus in Vilas County. The Health Department says the cases are mild. (Full Story)

Virus Blamed for Death of Star Teen Athlete in Kenosha Co. Last Updated: 3:07 PM 06/30/09 - The Kenosha County medical examiner has determined the death of a standout athlete was caused by a virus that attacked his heart. (Full Story)

JBS Swift Beef Co. Expands Beef Recall Last Updated: 6:09 AM 06/29/09 - GREELEY, Colo. (AP) — JBS Swift Beef Co. of Greeley, Colo., is voluntarily expanding its beef recall to include about 380,000 pounds of products because of possible E. coli contamination. (Full Story)

Hepatitis C Cases on the Rise in Langlade County Last Updated: 9:45 AM 06/24/09 - Hepatitis C is a virus that attacks the liver and has no cure, and it's on the rise in Langlade County. (Full Story)

Horror of Hype? Debunking Some of the Most Popular Hair Myths Last Updated: 8:22 AM 06/23/09 - Hair myths circulate like urban legends, but which horror stories are just hype? Before you toss your favorite shampoo or swear off color, separate fact from fiction. (Full Story)

H1N1 Appears to be Infecting More Youth Last Updated: 11:00 AM 06/22/09 - State health officials say the death of a 12-year-old Wausau area girl, the fourth person to die of swine flu in Wisconsin, continues a pattern of the virus sickening more youths than adults. The state says 74% of the confirmed cases are in people under 19. (Full Story)

Fun Ways to Get Fit: Ultimate Frisbee Last Updated: 10:50 PM 06/19/09 - Once called Ultimate Frisbee, Ultimate, as it’s now known, is becoming a sport beloved by women and men, young and old. Plus, it’s a fun way to get fit. (Full Story)

Women to Be Proactive & Pampered in Wausau Thursday Last Updated: 12:21 AM 06/18/09 - Thursday women in Wausau will be pampered and proactive at a Health from Head to Toe Mammography Party in Wausau. (Full Story)

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