Weather doesn't dampen annual Crazylegs
Despite the cool and wet weather Saturday morning, a Madison tradition continued to draw thousands of runners and walkers from across the state and beyond.
Health
UW police collect more than 80 pounds of drugs
The University of Wisconsin-Madison Police Department holds a drug drop-off Friday as part of a national effort to keep prescription drugs from falling into the wrong hands.
Milwaukee issues health alert for German measles
Milwaukee city officials have issued a health alert after a cab driver was diagnosed with rubella.
Packers cornerback working to get children active
Green Bay Packers cornerback Jarrett Bush joined forces with the Wisconsin Medical Society Foundation at Monona Terrace Thursday night, focusing on getting kids active.
Boy is first pediatric heart-liver transplant in Wisconsin
Children's Hospital of Wisconsin says a 15-year-old Chicago boy who underwent the state's first pediatric heart-and-liver transplant was released Tuesday.
Doctors explore new drugs to help migraine sufferers
An estimated 36 million Americans suffer from migraines, and doctors are looking at new ways to stop them before they even start.
City, county leaders announce steps to reduce heroin overdoses
City of Madison and Dane County leaders on Monday announced the latest steps under way to tackle the root of heroin usage.
Law boosts accountability to protect abused, neglected children
Oregon school officials were notified, and the district took precautions to make sure students and staff were safe.
Free clinic offers specialty care to those without insurance
A free clinic in Middleton is offering a sense of security to those without health insurance.
March for Babies will march to save youth lives
Thanks to the research and technology funded by March of Dimes, a 16-week premature Wisconsin baby is still alive and thriving today.
New anti-abortion law could lead to criminal charges for doctors
A new Wisconsin law that could lead to criminal charges for doctors who perform abortions is prompting Planned Parenthood to suspend nonsurgical abortions.
DNR demands Kipp Corp. clean up PCB contamination
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources on Thursday sent a letter to Madison Kipp Corp., demanding that it take immediate steps to clean up contamination near its facility on Madison's east side to comply with state and federal regulations.
UW-Madison ends La Crosse nursing program
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is ending its nursing education program at Gundersen Lutheran in La Crosse.The UW School of Nursing dean says the university is consolidating its nursing school on the Madison campus. For the past seven years, juniors and seniors in the UW nursing program could complete their degree requirements in western Wisconsin.WXOW-TV reported Gundersen Lutheran executive Mary Lu Gerke said the health system will continue to work with local colleges to educate nurses to meet the need for health care professionals in western Wisconsin.
Aging with Grace
Just a generation or two ago, there wasn't usually much emphasis placed on personal development after a certain age. If all went well, people retired, enjoyed their grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and when they could no longer care for themselves they moved into a nursing home to quietly live out the remainder of their days. But today, now that Americans are living longer and enjoying greater physical health, that perception of aging is outdated.
Around-The-World Care
Rachel Rodriguez works to educate women in Malawi
Body Politics
A recent national funding scandal has invited criticism and scrutiny of an organization accustomed to positive press.
Dozens of whooping cough cases in central Wisconsin
Central Wisconsin health care providers are dealing with a large outbreak of whooping cough cases.
Dental clinic draws dozens for free services
People with minimal or no health or dental insurance received some basic dental services on Saturday thanks to a Touched Twice Madison event.
Off-duty firefighter saves collapsed bicyclist
A Wisconsin man has a second chance at life thanks to a quick thinking of an off-duty firefighter.
US Health secretary talks health care law in Madison
The Affordable Health Care Act continues to be a hot topic during this presidential campaign season, and U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius is visiting several cities to discuss the particulars about the law.
Number of Wisconsin teens giving birth declines
Wisconsin is seeing fewer teenage girls having babies, and health officials say it's because more teens are using contraceptives, according to a government report.
Health and Human Services secretary visits Madison
Women and senior citizens in Wisconsin will get a chance to sit down with President Obama's Health and Human Services secretary Wednesday to talk about the president's planned overhaul of the nation's health care system.
Salmonella Bareilly infections in Wis. increase
The number of Salmonella Bareilly infection outbreaks in Wisconsin is on the rise.
Women's Health, Decade by Decade
Women, listen up: Staying vigilant about your health makes for happier, healthier years
