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Medical College of Wisconsin receives grant for concussion study

March 8, 2012 - 12:00am

The Medical College of Wisconsin has received a nearly 2 million dollar Department of Defense grant to study an injury that's not always easy to diagnose: concussions. Shamane Mills reports.

Teen use of smokeless tobacco up across the country

March 8, 2012 - 12:00am

A new report on teen smoking by the U.S. Surgeon General shows the use of smokeless tobacco is up across the country. And local compliance checks in one Wisconsin county show a dramatic increase in the number of teens buying tobacco products before they're old enough to do so. Shamane...

Major oil pipeline from Canada through Wisconsin shut down

March 6, 2012 - 12:00am

There's a disruption in a major crude oil pipeline from the Canadian tar sands in Alberta to the Midwest through Wisconsin. A traffic crash has forced two pipelines to shutdown from Superior to Griffith, Indiana. Mike Simonson reports.

Coalition aims to reduce prescription drug abuse in the Northwoods

March 2, 2012 - 12:00am

A coalition that includes Native American tribes and health organizations is trying to reduce prescription medication misuse in the Northwoods. They're acting on a state report earlier this year that found such abuse high. Shamane Mills reports.

Bonus Pesto Recipe

March 1, 2012 - 2:05pm

On a recent episode of Zorba Paster on Your Health a listener called in who loved pesto, but was concerned about his son's peanut allergy and the pinenuts in the pesto. Thanks to Andrea from Fenton, MO, for an alternative pesto recepie. Maybe the caller can have his pesto and eat it too!

Preparing For the Flu Season

March 1, 2012 - 11:25am

Flu Shot It's getting near that time again where you roll up your sleeve and prepare for flu season. But, fear not because Zorba has some recommended reading for you about influenza and vaccinations from our friends over at...

Tomato and Spinach Stuffed Chicken

February 25, 2012 - 8:00am

Preheat Oven to 375 degrees. Combine spinach, onions, cheese, tomatoes and basil in a mixing bowl. Set aside. Slice a small 2" pocket into the side of each chicken breast.* Stuff each breast with an even amount of the spinach mixture and seal the edges. Top...

State gas prices expected to rise

February 23, 2012 - 12:00am

Gas prices in Wisconsin are expected to rise over the next couple days, partially due to a fire at a fuel refinery in Washington state. Maureen McCollum reports.

Group in Milwaukee receives fed loan to start nonprofit health insurance

February 23, 2012 - 12:00am

The federal government is loaning 56 million dollars to a Milwaukee group that plans to start a nonprofit health insurer. As Shamane Mills reports, the insurer would be run by members, similar to a co-op. Shamane Mills reports.

Low enrollment in new federal high-risk insurance pool

February 21, 2012 - 12:00am

Enrollment in a high risk insurance pool in Wisconsin funded by the federal government is lower than expected. Low participation has eased concerns that the program will run out of money but high health costs mean there probably won't be funds left over. Shamane Mills reports.

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Medical College of Wisconsin receives grant for concussion study

Teen use of smokeless tobacco up across the country

Major oil pipeline from Canada through Wisconsin shut down

Coalition aims to reduce prescription drug abuse in the Northwoods

Bonus Pesto Recipe

Preparing For the Flu Season

Tomato and Spinach Stuffed Chicken

State gas prices expected to rise

Group in Milwaukee receives fed loan to start nonprofit health insurance

Low enrollment in new federal high-risk insurance pool

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