Sickle cell scientist fights for a cure for herself and others
Lakiea Bailey has tried to hide the pain and breathlessness she feels from her disease for most of her life.
Sickle cell scientist fights for a cure for herself and others
Lakiea Bailey has tried to hide the pain and breathlessness she feels from her disease for most of her life.
The US must vaccinate most of the country against Covid-19 by winter to avoid more variants, expert says
With the odds stacked against the US reaching the target of 70% of adults partially vaccinated by July 4 -- a goal set by President Joe Biden -- a vaccine expert said time is running out to get ahead of the potential spread of Covid-19 variants.
Wisconsin's 7-day COVID positivity rate hits lowest percentage in over a year
The seven-day positivity rate for new COVID-19 tests in Wisconsin has fallen below 1% for the first time in more than a year, according to the state Department of Health Services.
Here's what the Supreme Court's Affordable Care Act ruling means for you
The Affordable Care Act remains the law of the land. The Supreme Court's dismissal Thursday of the latest Republican-led challenge to the landmark health reform law, widely known as Obamacare, leaves in place the existing system. The act, which has…
These communities remain at high risk for dangerous Covid-19 variants rapidly increasing in US, expert warns
The country continued this week on a path to reopening from the Covid-19 pandemic, with major population centers such as New York and California pulling back on restrictions following increased vaccinations and lowered infections.
Surgeon General joins UW to discuss vaccine access
Conversations continue over how to get the vaccine to vulnerable communities.
Type 2 diabetes: How to know which medication is best
There's an overwhelming number of Type 2 diabetes medications available, but waiting too long to adjust treatment can have long-lasting negative effects.
Doctors are already warning Americans: This year's flu season could get bad
Masking. Distancing. Handwashing. Could the secret to a nearly non-existent flu season really be that simple?
When would a person need a vitamin B12 supplement?
An estimated 3.2% of adults ages 50 or older have very low B12 levels, and up to 20% may have borderline deficiency.
7-day average of new COVID cases drops below 100 in Wisconsin
Wisconsin's seven-day average of new cases per day has continued to drop, according to the latest data from the state Department of Health Services.
Cases of a dangerous Covid-19 variant are 'rapidly increasing' in US, expert says
As US states lift more coronavirus restrictions, experts are worried people who aren't fully vaccinated could contribute to further spread of the virus.
Juneteenth celebrations aim to reclaim narrative on Black health
Black people make up 7% of Wisconsin's population. But of those fully vaccinated, Black people only make up 3.5%.
Seven-day average for new cases continues downward trend two weeks into June
According to Wisconsin Department of Health Services data shared Tuesday, the state's seven-day average for new cases has dropped again, down to 104.
Study finds toxic chemicals called PFAS in makeup
The "No PFAS in Cosmetics Act" was introduced after a study found high levels of a marker for toxic PFAS substances in makeup products.
UW Health: Eating disorders among youth have nearly doubled since 2019
Experts said stress from the pandemic caused some adolescents to adopt unhealthy coping strategies.
