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Several CDC TV ads are designed to scare smokers into quitting. Here in Wisconsin, experts say it may be working. More>>
We often hear about bullying in schools and among children, but the problem stretches even further than that. More>>
Robin Roberts will tell the story of her battle with a life-threatening illness in a new memoir. More>>
A bill in the Wisconsin would not require employees to get the flu shot, including employees at hospitals and nursing homes. More>>
U.S. health officials find human feces taint more than half of public swimming pools. More>>
Patients at Wisconsin hospitals have less of a chance of getting a serious infection than most nationwide. More>>
It's estimated that close to one in 13 children suffer from food allergies in the U.S. And this week is about bringing awareness to the problem. More>>
The Obama administration on Monday filed a last-minute appeal to delay the sale of the morning-after contraceptive pill to girls of any age without a prescription. More>>
Flowers from the datura plant family and flourish in parks and backyards More>>
Wisconsin hospitals have dramatically reduced some of the most serious infections to levels lower than the national numbers. More>>
Health officials say three more Sheboygan students have tuberculosis, in addition to one confirmed last month. More>>
State officials are sending out their annual warning -- as we get more active outside, so do ticks. More>>
The Food and Drug Administration wants all indoor tanning beds to have a warning of the risk of cancer. More>>
All parents have their own way to clean a baby's pacifier after it drops to the floor. Moms and dads who put it in their own mouth before giving it back, may be cutting their child's risk of allergies. More>>
More than five million Americans have Alzheimer's disease, and this weekend area ladies will go head to head to tackle the disease in a powderpuff flag football game in Middleton. More>>
Cindy Crawford spoke during an event to benefit the American Family Children's Hospital in Madison. More>>
The gloomy weather also provides relief for allergy sufferers. More>>
Hundreds of people gathered in Madison on Sunday to fight one of the deadliest types of cancer. More>>
A University of Michigan study finds four in 10 parents are misusing cough and cold medicine when treating young children. More>>
A stem-cell research study at UW Madison shows stem cells can help restore memory. More>>
The UW Carbone Cancer Center has new funds to develop new therapies with fewer side effects for childhood cancers. More>>
The University of Wisconsin-Madison will have access to a $14.5 million grant for cancer research. More>>
A federal judge has ruled that the Food and Drug Administration must make emergency contraceptives available to women of all ages within 30 days. More>>
Froedtert Hospital officials say around 40 patients and 100 workers will be offered free tuberculosis tests after a staffer was diagnosed with an early stage of TB last week. More>>
The state will get a better idea about who's receiving prescription drugs starting Monday. As part of Wisconsin's new prescription drug monitoring program, pharmacists, health care providers and law enforcement officers will begin submitting information about the use of drugs like OxyContin, Vicodin, fentanyl and other controlled substances. More>>
Colon cancer is the second leading cancer killer in the country, and this month serves as a reminder to get tested. More>>
Julia, who has a type of autism spectrum disorder, reads with her therapistThe CDC released a report Wednesday detailing increased rates of autism prevalence. More>>
A statewide AIDS resource center says it's concerned about the sequester's impact on prevention services, treatment and research. More>>
Ozaukee County named healthiest county in Wisconsin; rankings released. More>>
A new report says Alzheimer's deaths are increasing, with one in three seniors currently expected to die with Alzheimer's or another form of dementia. More>>
One state lawmaker is proposing requirements that a certain amount of food stamp benefits be used on healthier food options. More>>
Childhood obesity was the major topic at the Healthy Living Summit in Madison on Thursday. More>>
A new report says Wisconsin spends more money each year on alcohol abuse than on education. More>>
Every hour someone is diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. And this week, the National MS Society is raising awareness of the disease to help find a cure. More>>
On Sunday, researchers from Johns Hopkins announced that a toddler in Mississippi is the first child to be "functionally cured" of HIV. More>>
Cases of the antibiotic-resistant bacteria are on the rise in the U.S. and cases have reportedly been found in 17 Wisconsin health facilities. More>>
The pastor of a Milwaukee church feels HIV is an epidemic among young African American men. More>>
The annual event benefits colon cancer research efforts at UW's Carbone Cancer Center. More>>
Dane County officials and hospital representatives announced a new website designed to provide community organizations and the public with health and population data Tuesday. More>>
Doctors recommend not letting any child under two have any screen time, but there are tablet and smartphone products on the market geared toward babies. Should parents use them? More>>
The CDC says chicken pox can be serious, especially in babies, adults, and people with weakened immune systems. More>>
Logistics Health has just won a 5-year contract with the U.S. Department of Defense. More>>
Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin says it plans to file a state lawsuit that subjects doctors to possibly criminal charges if they perform medication-induced abortions. More>>
A local doctor says he's seen the number of emergency room visits, related to synthetic marijuana, go up in the last couple of years. More>>
Authorities are reminding everyone to protect themselves and their families from carbon monoxide poisoning this winter. More>>
Wisconsin health officials are warning about the threat of being exposed to rabies from bats. More>>
Some junior high school students at St. James School in Madison are taking on a healthy eating challenge. They're trying to eat 1,000 pieces of fruit in 30 days, but only during their morning snack break at school. More>>
The Obama Administration is proposing a new regulation that would separate religious groups and health insurance that covers birth control for their employees. More>>
Experts see a slight increase in norovirus cases among University of Wisconsin-Madison students. More>>
Heart disease is the number one killer of both men and women in this country. Soon, Madison buildings will light up red to begin American Heart Month. More>>
Federal health officials say at least 16 people in five states, including Wisconsin, have been sickened by salmonella food poisoning linked to ground beef. More>>
A new report from the CDC shows flu cases are still high but are decreasing in many areas More>>
A new strain of norovirus first seen in Australia has spread across the world, and Wisconsin doctors say it could now be making an impact in Northeast Wisconsin More>>
It's the 20th annual Healthy Weight Week, which means it's a time to celebrate healthy habits that last a lifetime and prevent weight problems. More>>
Aimee Smith says she just wanted to inspire someone else like her when she told 27 News her story this week. Now, she's reached thousands of people. More>>
Searching for answers on the internet has become second nature for a lot of us and that includes answers to medical questions. More>>
Flu cases are reaching record numbers with some cities declaring health emergencies. Here in Wisconsin, numbers are high as well. More>>
Milwaukee hospitals have seen triple the number of flu patients compared to recent years. More>>
An aggressive flu strain is spreading quickly across the county, including in Wisconsin. More>>
Patients have been flooding emergency rooms across the country, as an early and fierce outbreak of the flu has hit 41 states. More>>
A local physician promotes the benefits of keeping kids active in the winter More>>
The Food and Drug Administration's latest action is being hailed as good for consumers and food companies. More>>
An early flu outbreak is making people sick nationwide and officials say they're starting to see more and more cases in Wisconsin. More>>
$10 million is coming to the University of Wisconsin to help discover the best ways for Wisconsin residents to quit smoking. More>>
The year 2012 will go down as one of the worst years for whooping cough with the highest number of cases in over 50 years.
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Whooping cough hit residents hard this year in Wisconsin. More>>
Most of us will have to dig out from this major storm hitting overnight and all day Thursday. But you need to be careful. More>>
Heavy snow is expected in Wisconsin starting late Wednesday night, putting a strain on local roofs. More>>
A woman from the Appleton area is celebrating the holidays with an early Christmas present this year. More>>
Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin files a legal challenge to the state law that subjects doctors who perform medication-induced abortions to possible criminal charges. More>>
America's latest health rankings show Wisconsin ranks 16th in overall health in 2012. That's down four spots from where we were last year. More>>
State health officials say the number of reported bedbug problems has steadily increased throughout the U.S. over the past decade, and the City of Madison and other Dane County communities are no exception to this trend. More>>
Former TV talk-show host Star Jones is waging a personal campaign that reflects an emerging priority among black women like her: finding ways to combat the high obesity rates threatening their health. More>>
A recent study notes an increase in prescription drug deaths. More>>
A report from a coalition of public health organizations found the state ranks 30th in funding programs to prevent kids from smoking and help smokers quit. More>>
State health officials say the flu season is off to an early and deadly start in Wisconsin. More>>
Courtesy: NBCU photo bankThe club in Middleton will now be known as the Cancer Support Community of Southwest Wisconsin.
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Wisconsin is improving its premature birth rate, but health officials say there's still room for improvement. More>>
In some cases, it's the same companies marketing snacks to your children. More>>
Madison Metropolitan School District officials will recommend changing physical education requirements for student athletes. More>>
Courtesy: FindStephaKidney.comA Wisconsin woman who used a billboard to find a kidney donor has found a match. More>>
Over 20 million Americans have asthma and it's important for them to know how to help manage the chronic disease. More>>
Health officials say U.S. abortions fell 5 percent over a year, the largest decrease in at least a decade. More>>
Influenza has made its seasonal debut in Wisconsin, with more than 50 cases confirmed statewide, including at least one in Dane County. More>>
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued warnings Monday about additional drugs produced by the specialty pharmacy at the center of the current meningitis outbreak. More>>
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