Experts urge prevention during widespread flu season
UW Health is reporting 100 pediatric flu cases and 175 adult flu cases so far this flu season. That’s compared that to 11 cases for kids and 43 for adults this time last year.
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The majority of women feel relief, not regret, after an abortion, study says
One of the largest studies about women's emotions after an abortion finds most feel relieved and don't regret their choice, even if they struggled beforehand or worried about stigma. The study, one of the largest to date on the topic,…
Sauk County Health Department to test students in Baraboo, Sauk Prairie for TB "out of abundance of caution"
Schools in Baraboo and Sauk Prairie are gearing up to test some students and staff for tuberculosis next week. The Sauk County Health Department said these tests – which will be at no cost - are out of an abundance of caution.
State board set to order DNR to develop new water standards
The state Department of Natural Resources board is poised to order the agency to draft new water quality standards for a host of pollutants.
Wisconsin health officials confirm first pediatric flu-related death of the season
The Department of Health Services says a child has died from influenza, the first pediatric flu-related death reported in Wisconsin for the 2019-2020 season.
Officials notify public of possible tuberculosis exposure in Sauk County
The Sauk County Health Department was recently informed of a possible case of tuberculosis in a Sauk County resident with ties to the Baraboo and Sauk Prairie school districts.
‘It’s building a connection’: Opioid grant funds MPD addiction resource officer, peer support specialist
MADISON, Wis. - A $1.2 million grant will help Madison and Dane County create an addiction resource team to prevent opioid overdoses.…
Dr. Mehra discusses benefits of ‘dry January,’ a month without alcohol
Maybe one of your New Year's resolutions is to have a "dry January," a month without alcohol.
Biggest one-year drop ever in cancer deaths
There is encouraging news in the battle against cancer.
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Gym class without the gym? With technology, it's catching on
Grace Brown’s schedule at West Potomac High School in northern Virginia is filled with all the usual academics, and she's packed in Latin, chorus and piano as extras.
Hong Kong steps up response to mystery disease from China
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong authorities activated a newly created “serious response" level Saturday as fears spread about a mysterious infectious disease that may have been brought back by visitors to a mainland Chinese city.
How to lose weight successfully in 2020
Corrine Voils of the UW School of Medicine and Public Health shares tips on how to lose weight successfully in 2020.
Physicians warn flu season could get worse before it gets better
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is urging people to take measures to avoid catching the flu this season after hospitalization triple past year's.
Wisconsin elevated to high flu category after spike in cases
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has elevated Wisconsin to a high flu category after a dramatic increase of cases at the state's Children's Hospital.
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