Trump executive order aims to ‘equalize’ drug costs for the US

Trump said the U.S. was done "subsidizing" healthcare costs for other countries, and said he’s "equalizing" costs across the globe.

First at-home HPV test approved by FDA, could replace Pap smear

The DIY test could serve as an alternative to in-person "Pap smears," which are recommended every three years for women up to age 65.

Donated brain thrown out, family sues Children's Wisconsin

Children's Wisconsin said it accidentally "discarded" a portion of a young woman's donated brain. The family filed a lawsuit against the hospital.

WeightWatchers files for bankruptcy

WeightWatchers, a company that started with one housewife in New York and grew to be the biggest company of its kind, is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

National Nurses Week 2025: Deals and discounts

Many businesses are showing appreciation during National Nurses Week by offering exclusive discounts and deals.

Medicaid cuts could impact Wisconsin's health care system, economy

Wisconsin's Medicaid director is warning that anticipated cuts to the federal budget could put Wisconsin's healthcare system and economy at risk.

Eli Lilly's new GLP-1 weight loss pill showed success in clinical trial

A daily weight loss pill being tested by Eli Lilly could work as well as its GLP-1 injection counterparts like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound, a clinical trial shows.

Trump executive order targets prescription drug prices

The order calls for lowering the price of insulin for low-income patients or people who are uninsured, as well as lowering the price of injectable epinephrine.

Dr. Oz confirmed by Senate to run Medicare and Medicaid, managing care for millions

The Senate confirmed Dr. Mehmet Oz as the new administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in a party-line vote, putting him in charge of health programs covering nearly half of Americans.

Number of Americans struggling to pay medical bills reaches new high

A new Gallup study shows a record number of Americans—especially lower-income, Black, and Hispanic adults—are unable to pay for needed healthcare or medication, revealing deepening disparities.

Waukesha County EON Clinics location closes, patient wants answers

An EON Clinics location in Waukesha County unexpectedly closed – the building left wide open, and at least one patient left wondering what to do.

Workforce strain at Wisconsin hospitals as population ages

Wisconsin hospitals will face major challenges in the coming decades if proactive steps are not taken now.

Aurora Health Care eases masking, visitor restrictions at all locations

Aurora Health Care announced on Wednesday, March 26 that it is temporarily lifting masking and visitor restrictions that have been in place since January.

HIV prevention funding; Wisconsin could feel big cuts

The Trump administration is weighing cuts to eliminate the CDC's Division of HIV Prevention, which could impact thousands of people in Wisconsin.