The Dalai Lama's guide to the next 4 years
The Nobel Peace Prize-winning spiritual and political leader of the Tibetan people has some advice for those upset by last year's election results.
Health
UW study uses video games to help smokers quit
Video games were distraction from cravings
A study being conducted by the UW Center for Tobacco Research and Intervention is looking into whether video games on a smart phone can help smokers quit.
Republican senator circulates marijuana extract bill
State Sen. Van Wanggaard is circulating a bill that would make possessing a marijuana extract used to prevent seizures legal in Wisconsin with a doctor's certification.
Majority of Superior shipyard workers test positive for lead
Health officials say more than 200 workers tested for lead exposure at a Superior shipyard had elevated levels of lead in their blood.
Wisconsin Democrats propose legalizing medical marijuana
Democrats in the Wisconsin Legislature are circulating a bill to legalize medical marijuana.
Wisconsin misses chances to cut risk of lead exposure in drinking water
Funding for childhood lead poisoning prevention is down, and proposals to better protect children from lead in drinking water have stalled in the Legislature
Water diversion project in Waukesha faces scrutiny
Waukesha officials are facing opposition for their plan to pipe in drinking water from Lake Michigan.
CVS announcement of cheaper EpiPen alternative fuels optimism
Nationwide drugstore chain CVS announced Thursday it would sell a generic version of the drug EpiPen for a sixth of the price of the name-brand drug, according to The Associated Press.
Things to do Sunday to help lose weight all week
You may be planning a lazy Sunday for this weekend, but you should still plan out your workouts and routines for the week ahead.
Group demands more money for opioid prevention
A health care advocacy group wants Gov. Scott Walker and Republican lawmakers to devote more money into a program to screen high school students for drug abuse.
Key Wisconsin Republican says protecting insurance priority
The chairman of the Wisconsin state Assembly's Health Committee says ensuring that the nearly quarter of a million Wisconsin residents who have purchased health insurance under the federal law don't lose coverage is a priority as the law is replaced.
Russia considers banning cigarettes for some
Russia is considering bold steps to try and stop its citizens from becoming smokers.
Lawsuit accuses maker of Prevagen of making false claims
A lawsuit by two government agencies accuses the maker of Prevagen, Quincy Biosciences, of misleading its customers.
Device proves lifesaver for families dealing with dementia
The Rock County Sheriffs' Office wants residents to know there is a way to add extra security if you are a caregiver of a family member that has dementia or Alzheimer's.
Gym vs. at-home workouts
People face two important workout choices -- to join a gym or to workout at home. Click here to find out the pros and cons of both.
Gym vs. at-home workouts
People face two important workout choices -- to join a gym or to workout at home. Click here to find out the pros and cons of both.
In Wisconsin, signs of GOP softening on medical marijuana
As a marijuana extract used to treat seizures is more widely embraced, the conversation in Wisconsin is shifting to whether the time is right to approve medical marijuana.
Governor's opioid proposals highlight ongoing shift from incarceration to treatment
MPD already working on its own treatment program
A Madison police captain who is involved in the department's efforts to combat the city's opioid crisis said Thursday the department is already in the midst of a shift in how it deals with those addicted to the powerful drugs.
Walker says fighting addictions helps economy
Gov. Scott Walker says part of the goal of his push to fight prescription drug and heroin addiction in Wisconsin is to get more people clean and in the workforce.
Republicans reach deal on marijuana extract bill
Republican state senators have reached a deal on a proposal making it legal in Wisconsin to possess a marijuana extract used to treat seizures.
Gov. Walker calls special legislative session on opioid bills
Gov. Scott Walker has called a special legislative session to pass a package of bills designed to curb heroin and opioid abuse.
MD Anderson to cut nearly 900 jobs
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center says will lay off nearly 900 people.
Health care professionals in Wisconsin may seek new work rules
Professionals want more autonomy
Organizations representing some health care professionals have plans to seek legislative changes that would offer more autonomy on the job.
Worker shortage creating home health care crisis
State has increased wages 25 cents over 14 years
A shortage of home health care workers in Wisconsin is happening at a time when demand for the service is expected to increase with an aging population.
