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Wisconsin Records 1st Death Linked To Synthetic Marijuana

August 1, 2018 - 1:10pm

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services on Wednesday confirmed a death in Milwaukee County related to the use of synthetic marijuana, often called fake weed, K2 and spice.

'If I Did Vote, What Good What It Do? If I Didn't Vote, What Good Would That Do?'

July 30, 2018 - 9:35am

Charles Satterfieldisn't sure if he'll vote this year or not. He said he doesn't think politicians care about him.

Walker Signs Waiver To Lower ACA Costs

July 29, 2018 - 6:00pm

Gov. Scott Walker signed what he calls the Wisconsin Health Care Stability Plan on Sunday, saying the plan requires the state to keep coverage "comprehensive and affordable."

Zorba Paster: Eat More Lentils

July 27, 2018 - 2:05pm

Lentils are a fabulous bean — inexpensive and high in protein — that you should consider because recently published research shows eating them significantly cuts down blood sugar.

WisContext: What Does The Passenger Pigeon Have To Do With Lyme Disease?

July 27, 2018 - 11:45am

Though the passenger pigeon went extinct a century ago, could its absence have repercussions that are being felt in the 21st century?

Husky Energy: Fires Caused $40M In Expenses, $20M In Damages

July 26, 2018 - 5:35pm

Company leaders with Husky Energy said it may take up to two years before the Superior oil refinery resumes normal operations. The announcement was made during a conference call with investors on Thursday.

Wisconsin Dairy Product Causes Widespread Recall Over Salmonella Concerns

July 26, 2018 - 4:20pm

Goldfish crackers and Ritz Bitz are some of the products that have been recalled after salmonella was found in an ingredient from Wisconsin.

Judge Deems State Health Policy Denying Treatment For Transgender Medicaid Recipients Unlawful

July 26, 2018 - 12:35pm

A federal judge has blocked a state policy affecting two Wisconsin residents seeking sex reassignment surgery under the state’s health program for low income people.

Teen Births Decline In Wisconsin

July 25, 2018 - 5:00am

The rate of teen births in the state was 15 per 1,000 women ages 15 to 19 in 2016, according to an annual report put out by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. The rate was nearly 31 per 1,000 in 2008.

UW Study: Hormone Replacement Therapy Doesn't Increase Risk Of Alzheimer's Disease

July 23, 2018 - 2:30pm

There’s some reassuring news for healthy women taking hormone replacement therapy who are concerned about Alzheimer’s disease: University of Wisconsin-Madison research shows no increased risk for the most common type of dementia. But it also didn’t find any benefits to the brain.

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Wisconsin Records 1st Death Linked To Synthetic Marijuana

'If I Did Vote, What Good What It Do? If I Didn't Vote, What Good Would That Do?'

Walker Signs Waiver To Lower ACA Costs

Zorba Paster: Eat More Lentils

WisContext: What Does The Passenger Pigeon Have To Do With Lyme Disease?

Husky Energy: Fires Caused $40M In Expenses, $20M In Damages

Wisconsin Dairy Product Causes Widespread Recall Over Salmonella Concerns

Judge Deems State Health Policy Denying Treatment For Transgender Medicaid Recipients Unlawful

Teen Births Decline In Wisconsin

UW Study: Hormone Replacement Therapy Doesn't Increase Risk Of Alzheimer's Disease

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