FDA Approves First Pill to Help Prevent HIV
Posted: 2:58 PM The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first drug shown to reduce the risk of HIV infection, a milestone in the 30-year battle against the virus that causes AIDS.
Posted: 2:58 PM The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first drug shown to reduce the risk of HIV infection, a milestone in the 30-year battle against the virus that causes AIDS.
Posted: 9:00 AM Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co. has become the first major insurance company to say it won't cover damage related to a gas drilling process that blasts chemical-laden water deep into the ground.
Posted: 8:53 AM The White House has issued a veto threat for a House bill to overturn President Barack Obama's health care law.
Posted: 6:56 PM ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- The Cass-Clay Creamery of Fargo, N.D., is voluntarily recalling some brands of peppermint bon bon-flavored ice cream because they may contain eggs that aren't listed on the label.
Updated: 12:57 PM On Wednesday, Senator Frank Lasee who represents the 1st Senate District, plans to go to the Public Service Commission to express his concerns over wind turbines.
Posted: 10:21 AM Aspirus Women’s Health is offering free breast exams and mammograms to women who qualify in Birnamwood on July 26.
Posted: 12:28 PM The number of abortions performed in Wisconsin dropped by more than 7 percent last year.
Updated: 10:41 PM July 5 marks the two year anniversary since Wisconsin enacted a statewide smoking. The ban prohibited smoking in places including veterans homes, bars and restaurants and even Lambeau Field.
Posted: 8:12 PM GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) -- Wisconsin health departments don't have the resources to investigate every report of possible Lyme disease, so state health officials have relaxed the reporting requirements.
Posted: 4:18 PM Picnics are without a doubt a summer staple. But to make sure your guests leave with a smile on their face and not an upset stomach here are some tips from the Food and Drug Administration to avoid foodborne illnesses at your cookout.
Posted: 2:30 PM There's a mixed message for the 50 million uninsured Americans in last week's Supreme Court health care ruling.
Posted: 9:44 PM MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- UW Hospital is being sued again because doctors allegedly revealed a patient's HIV status to relatives without permission.
Updated: 3:12 PM A Dane County woman finally has the answer to a mysterious medical problems that caused her to fell ill for six years.
Updated: 10:39 PM The President and CEO of Aspirus in Wausau says no matter what the high court ruled, the local health care provider will continue to focus on quality care for all patients.
Updated: 11:29 AM Gov. Walker says Wisconsin will not proceed with setting up a health care exchange as is required.
Updated: 9:28 AM Heroin use is on the rise among teenagers across the nation and law enforcement along with Marathon County health leaders are hoping to reduce the problem locally.
Updated: 10:49 PM The Supreme Court decision could play out in a number of ways. The justices could uphold the act, repeal it in its entirety, or keep parts of it.
Posted: 11:38 AM Amanda Ostrowski, Health Educator with the Marathon County Health Department has been awarded the 2012 Obesity Prevention Superhero award.
Posted: 10:24 AM Here are the sections of Arizona's immigration law considered by the U.S. Supreme Court:
Posted: 2:54 PM Patients in the study who had gastric bypass surgery faced double the risk for excessive drinking two years later. That's compared with those who had a less drastic weight-loss operation.
Posted: 8:35 AM A few health experts are saying the shapewear can cause heartburn and ulcers.
Posted: 3:27 PM Here's some good news for older dads. A new study hints that your children and even your grandchildren may get a health benefit because of your age when you became a dad.
Posted: 2:27 PM Guilty of unhealthy snacking when you stay up late at night? A new study shows that eating sweets and chips looks like a better idea for people who haven't had a lot of sleep.
Posted: 10:20 AM Drugmakers are presenting results of new studies of experimental diabetes treatments offering patients hope of better controlling blood sugar and weight and preventing dangerously low blood sugar. Those are all big challenges for millions of diabetics.
