Alfalfa sprouts linked to E. coli, Salmonella outbreaks recalled after CDC warning
A recall has been issued for alfalfa sprouts linked to E. coli and Salmonella outbreaks that are blamed for at least 55 illnesses in 15 states.
A recall has been issued for alfalfa sprouts linked to E. coli and Salmonella outbreaks that are blamed for at least 55 illnesses in 15 states.
Green-enriched light provides new hope for migraine sufferers and everyday benefits
New research may offer a bit of hope for those whose lives are disrupted by migraine headaches, and the solution may already be in doctors’ offices. Not only that, the benefits may extend to everyone in their daily lives.
New research may offer a bit of hope for those whose lives are disrupted by migraine headaches, and the solution may already be in doctors’ offices. Not only that, the benefits may extend to everyone in their daily lives.
Measles in Wisconsin: 41 cases confirmed Friday, 7 probable
There are more confirmed measles cases in southwestern Wisconsin, according to DHS.
There are more confirmed measles cases in southwestern Wisconsin, according to DHS.
Racine County 10-year-old needs kidney donor to avoid dialysis
A 10-year-old Racine County boy needs a kidney donor to avoid dialysis. A donor within six months could give him the chance to live a normal life.
A 10-year-old Racine County boy needs a kidney donor to avoid dialysis. A donor within six months could give him the chance to live a normal life.
Racine County 10-year-old needs kidney donor to avoid dialysis
A 10-year-old Racine County boy needs a kidney donor to avoid dialysis. A donor within six months could give him the chance to live a normal life.
A 10-year-old Racine County boy needs a kidney donor to avoid dialysis. A donor within six months could give him the chance to live a normal life.
Oconomowoc pancreatic cancer survivor shares message of hope
An Oconomowoc man wants to give hope to those fighting pancreatic cancer. Pancreatic cancer has one of the highest mortality rates of all major cancers, with only 13% making it past year five.
An Oconomowoc man wants to give hope to those fighting pancreatic cancer. Pancreatic cancer has one of the highest mortality rates of all major cancers, with only 13% making it past year five.
Oconomowoc pancreatic cancer survivor shares message of hope
An Oconomowoc man wants to give hope to those fighting pancreatic cancer. Pancreatic cancer has one of the highest mortality rates of all major cancers, with only 13% making it past year five.
An Oconomowoc man wants to give hope to those fighting pancreatic cancer. Pancreatic cancer has one of the highest mortality rates of all major cancers, with only 13% making it past year five.
What to know about ‘flesh-eating’ bacteria in the Gulf
Health officials warn of a potentially deadly bacteria lurking in warm coastal waters. Here’s the symptoms and who’s most at risk.
Health officials warn of a potentially deadly bacteria lurking in warm coastal waters. Here’s the symptoms and who’s most at risk.
Postpartum psychosis: What is it? What is the treatment?
Lindsay Clancy, 36, faces three counts of first-degree murder in connection with the deaths of her children — Cora, Dawson and Callan, all younger than 6, who were discovered strangled at the family's Duxbury, Massachusetts home in 2023. This case raises all kinds of questions about postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis. Dr. Julianne Zweifel from UW Health joined Wisconsin Live Desk to learn more about the diagnosis.
Lindsay Clancy, 36, faces three counts of first-degree murder in connection with the deaths of her children — Cora, Dawson and Callan, all younger than 6, who were discovered strangled at the family's Duxbury, Massachusetts home in 2023. This case raises all kinds of questions about postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis. Dr. Julianne Zweifel from UW Health joined Wisconsin Live Desk to learn more about the diagnosis.
Wisconsin E. coli, Salmonella outbreak linked to alfalfa sprouts
The Wisconsin DHS said 17 people have been sickened, one of them hospitalized, due to E. coli and/or Salmonella from alfalfa sprouts.
The Wisconsin DHS said 17 people have been sickened, one of them hospitalized, due to E. coli and/or Salmonella from alfalfa sprouts.
Salmonella outbreak grows to 431 cases across multiple states, CDC says
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said a multistate salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeño peppers has sickened 431 people across 32 states.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said a multistate salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeño peppers has sickened 431 people across 32 states.
FDA authorizes robotic blood draw device: ‘First-of-its-kind’
A first-of-its-kind robotic device can now autonomously draw blood from patients, following authorization from the FDA. Here’s how it works.
A first-of-its-kind robotic device can now autonomously draw blood from patients, following authorization from the FDA. Here’s how it works.
Cancer risk may be higher for people with one particular type of job
People who fly for a living could face a higher risk of certain types of cancers, a new Harvard study suggests.
People who fly for a living could face a higher risk of certain types of cancers, a new Harvard study suggests.
Blood donations needed in southeast Wisconsin
Blood donations in Wisconsin have declined approximately 11% since Memorial Day, leaving Versiti about 15,000 donation appointments short during June and July. Dr. Angela Treml, Senior Medical Director of Transfusion Medicine for Versiti, joined Wisconsin Live Desk to talk about what you can do to help.
Blood donations in Wisconsin have declined approximately 11% since Memorial Day, leaving Versiti about 15,000 donation appointments short during June and July. Dr. Angela Treml, Senior Medical Director of Transfusion Medicine for Versiti, joined Wisconsin Live Desk to talk about what you can do to help.
Former Fauci adviser pleads guilty to concealing COVID records
A former adviser to Dr. Anthony Fauci pleaded guilty this week to conspiring to conceal public records linked to grant research funding and the COVID-19 pandemic.
A former adviser to Dr. Anthony Fauci pleaded guilty this week to conspiring to conceal public records linked to grant research funding and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Moderna cancer vaccine cuts melanoma risk in breakthrough trial, shares surge 160%
Moderna and Merck reported promising late-stage trial results for their personalized mRNA cancer vaccine, which lowered the risk of melanoma.
Moderna and Merck reported promising late-stage trial results for their personalized mRNA cancer vaccine, which lowered the risk of melanoma.
CDC reporting nearly 16,000 total cyclosporiasis cases
Health officials are investigating multiple clusters of a nationwide Cyclospora outbreak that has sickened thousands and sent hundreds of people to the hospital.
Health officials are investigating multiple clusters of a nationwide Cyclospora outbreak that has sickened thousands and sent hundreds of people to the hospital.
Popular daily drinking habit could nearly triple risk of stomach cancer, major study finds
A popular daily drinking habit could be linked to a significantly higher risk of stomach cancer, according to a new study from Mass General Brigham.
A popular daily drinking habit could be linked to a significantly higher risk of stomach cancer, according to a new study from Mass General Brigham.
Wisconsin measles cases reach 36, more than doubling in past week
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has now confirmed 36 measles cases as of Tuesday. This is a jump up from 15 cases last Thursday.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has now confirmed 36 measles cases as of Tuesday. This is a jump up from 15 cases last Thursday.
Childhood vaccination rates continue to fall, including in the Midwest
Childhood vaccination rates have again fallen, with many Midwest states' rates dropping below the national average and non-medical exemptions for vaccinations continuing to rise.
Childhood vaccination rates have again fallen, with many Midwest states' rates dropping below the national average and non-medical exemptions for vaccinations continuing to rise.