FDA weighs over-the-counter birth control pill

If approved, Opill would become the first contraceptive pill to be moved out from behind the pharmacy counter onto store shelves or online.

Baby Boomer health care; medical community braces for 'Silver Tsunami'

The Baby Boomer generation is the fastest growing population of 65 and older. Even if that is not you, your health care could be impacted.

Wisconsin hospital cost transparency bill; Republicans propose

Hospitals in Wisconsin that don’t comply with federal price transparency regulations could be fined by state regulators under a new proposal from Republican lawmakers.

Ivermectin use for COVID; Wisconsin Supreme Court won't order
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Wisconsin's conservative-controlled Supreme Court ruled that a hospital could not be forced to give a deworming drug to a patient with COVID-19.

FDA warns against using eye drops with amniotic fluid

Manufacturers are marketing eye drops with amniotic fluid -- a liquid that surrounds an unborn baby during pregnancy -- to treat conditions without federal approval, the FDA said.

What’s behind shortages of Adderall, Ozempic and other meds?

In recent months, unexpected demand spikes, manufacturing problems and tight ingredient supplies have contributed to shortages that stress patients, parents and doctors.

Chipotle giving away free food to health care workers – here's how to enter

In honor of National Nurses Week in May, Chipotle is giving away 2,000 “Burrito Care Packages," featuring 50 entrée codes. All health care professionals can enter the giveaway.

FDA approves first ever pill for fecal transplants

Currently, most fecal transplants are provided by a network of stool banks that have popped up at medical institutions and hospitals across the country.

UWM sexual assault nurse training addresses need: 'Shortage is here'

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee launched a new program giving nurses specialized training to help patients who have experienced sexual assault.

New mRNA cancer vaccine helps cut risk of melanoma recurrence by nearly half, trial finds

A clinical trial from researchers finds that the new experimental vaccine combined with immunotherapy helped lower the chances of melanoma recurring or causing death.

Despite Wisconsin abortion ban, mifepristone used by doctors

Wisconsin doctors haven't been prescribing mifepristone for abortions, but they can prescribe it for miscarriages.

Court preserves access to abortion drug, tightens rules

A federal appeals court has preserved access to an abortion drug for now but under tighter rules that would allow the drug only to be dispensed up to seven weeks, not 10, and not by mail.