Women gaining nearly twice as much weight as men, study finds
About 42% of Americans are considered obese, up from 30.5% in 2000.
About 42% of Americans are considered obese, up from 30.5% in 2000.
Jackson dentist's fraud scheme lands prison time, $1M forfeiture
Former Washington County dentist Scott Charmoli has been sentenced to prison, convicted in March of health care fraud in a years-long scheme.
Former Washington County dentist Scott Charmoli has been sentenced to prison, convicted in March of health care fraud in a years-long scheme.
Here’s how much it costs to have a baby in the US, analysis finds
The jarring figures don't include any spending on the baby after he or she is born.
The jarring figures don't include any spending on the baby after he or she is born.
Over-the-counter birth control: FDA to weigh approval of pill without prescription for 1st time
Hormone-based pills have long been the most common form of birth control in the U.S., used by millions of women since the 1960s.
Hormone-based pills have long been the most common form of birth control in the U.S., used by millions of women since the 1960s.
Nationwide abortion ban could raise maternal death rate by 24%, study suggests
Banning abortion nationwide would also severely impact Black people, increasing maternal deaths by as much as 39%, the study found.
Banning abortion nationwide would also severely impact Black people, increasing maternal deaths by as much as 39%, the study found.
Nearly 70% of medical debt will be removed from US credit reports
Patient advocates call the move a huge advance, but they question whether medical debt should be on credit reports at all.
Patient advocates call the move a huge advance, but they question whether medical debt should be on credit reports at all.
Medical aid in dying: States debate right-to-die laws
"Death with Dignity" laws are on the books in 10 states and Washington DC, but opponents say they're ripe for abuse and discriminate against people with disabilities.
"Death with Dignity" laws are on the books in 10 states and Washington DC, but opponents say they're ripe for abuse and discriminate against people with disabilities.
CDC panel: Elderly Americans should get newer, souped-up flu vaccines
A federal advisory panel says Americans 65 and older should get newer, souped-up flu vaccines.
A federal advisory panel says Americans 65 and older should get newer, souped-up flu vaccines.
Wisconsin abortion ban, Republicans reject repeal
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers' bid to repeal the state's abortion ban was rejected Wednesday by Republican senators who convened and immediately adjourned.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers' bid to repeal the state's abortion ban was rejected Wednesday by Republican senators who convened and immediately adjourned.
Houston-area teen pronounced dead in car crash ends up surviving
Doctors pronounced him dead. But his mom refused that fate and turned to prayer. Today, her 15-year-old is alive and a year into recovery and rehabilitation.
Doctors pronounced him dead. But his mom refused that fate and turned to prayer. Today, her 15-year-old is alive and a year into recovery and rehabilitation.
British man turned away from giving blood after refusing to answer if he was pregnant: report
A British blood donor said he was turned away after refusing to answer a question asking if he was pregnant, citing that he is a man in his 60s, according to reports.
A British blood donor said he was turned away after refusing to answer a question asking if he was pregnant, citing that he is a man in his 60s, according to reports.
Milwaukee shootings strain Froedtert trauma center, staff
The Froedtert trauma center used to see an average of one gunshot victim per week, a doctor said; it is now on track to see an average of one person per day.
The Froedtert trauma center used to see an average of one gunshot victim per week, a doctor said; it is now on track to see an average of one person per day.
Woman born without a voice can sing for the 1st time thanks to life-changing surgery
A woman born without a voice may have been "the only 20-year-old in the world" with this rare condition when surgeons in Missouri stepped up to help.
A woman born without a voice may have been "the only 20-year-old in the world" with this rare condition when surgeons in Missouri stepped up to help.
National Nurses Week 2022: Freebies and deals offered by restaurants, brands
National Nurses Week 2022 runs through Thursday, May 12. Here are some of the freebies and deals being offered for America’s nurses.
National Nurses Week 2022 runs through Thursday, May 12. Here are some of the freebies and deals being offered for America’s nurses.
Milwaukee abortion rights protest, march to federal courthouse
The International Women's Day Coalition hosted a rally and march for abortion rights, a protest to a leaked U.S. Supreme Court draft.
The International Women's Day Coalition hosted a rally and march for abortion rights, a protest to a leaked U.S. Supreme Court draft.
Milwaukee hospital NICU sees twin boom, Mother's Day nears
Nurses at Milwaukee's Ascension St. Joseph's Hospital NICU are seeing double – six sets of twins born in seven weeks.
Nurses at Milwaukee's Ascension St. Joseph's Hospital NICU are seeing double – six sets of twins born in seven weeks.
DHS disinformation board's agenda remains a mystery
A newly formed Disinformation Governance Board remains shrouded in secrecy a week after the Biden administration’s announcement of the new effort was met with widespread criticism.
A newly formed Disinformation Governance Board remains shrouded in secrecy a week after the Biden administration’s announcement of the new effort was met with widespread criticism.
Hundreds of US urban areas will become rural with new criteria
More than 1,300 urban areas will now be designated rural.
More than 1,300 urban areas will now be designated rural.
Drug Take Back Day: Prescription opioids a prime concern
Drug Take Back Day, an effort focused on safe and responsible disposal of prescription drugs, was held nationwide -- including at Concordia University.
Drug Take Back Day, an effort focused on safe and responsible disposal of prescription drugs, was held nationwide -- including at Concordia University.
Obesity drug helped people lose over 20% of body weight in trials, drugmaker says
A new experimental drug could be a game-changer in treating obesity if clinical trials prove true, experts say.
A new experimental drug could be a game-changer in treating obesity if clinical trials prove true, experts say.