Interest in vasectomies spiked since Roe v. Wade overturned by Supreme Court
One clinic in Austin, Texas, said it usually gets about eight calls a day on average for a vasectomy consultation, but after last week’s Supreme Court decision, the number of calls has skyrocketed to 100 a day, on average.
One clinic in Austin, Texas, said it usually gets about eight calls a day on average for a vasectomy consultation, but after last week’s Supreme Court decision, the number of calls has skyrocketed to 100 a day, on average.
'World's largest' chocolate factory halts production after salmonella infection
A huge Belgian chocolate factory has halted production after detecting salmonella in a batch of chocolates.
A huge Belgian chocolate factory has halted production after detecting salmonella in a batch of chocolates.
Good sleep 'essential' for cardiovascular health, American Heart Association says
The American Heart Association has added sleep duration to its checklist for optimal cardiovascular health. Here’s what healthy sleep looks like.
The American Heart Association has added sleep duration to its checklist for optimal cardiovascular health. Here’s what healthy sleep looks like.
US health officials grapple with whether to offer new COVID-19 booster shots this fall
"This is science at its toughest," FDA vaccine chief Dr. Peter Mark said of whether to offer modified COVID-19 booster shots this fall due to the changing coronavirus.
"This is science at its toughest," FDA vaccine chief Dr. Peter Mark said of whether to offer modified COVID-19 booster shots this fall due to the changing coronavirus.
Brookfield Police Lt. Thomas Casper dies after battle with cancer
Leaving a lasting legacy in his community, Lt. Thomas Casper, a longtime policeman, is being remembered by those he served alongside. Lt. Casper died Monday, June 27, after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer.
Leaving a lasting legacy in his community, Lt. Thomas Casper, a longtime policeman, is being remembered by those he served alongside. Lt. Casper died Monday, June 27, after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer.
Rogers Behavioral Health Brown Deer, mental health services expanded
The need for mental health services is at an all-time high. At Rogers Behavioral Health, there's a waitlist for treatment. On Wednesday, Rogers opened a new residential facility in Brown Deer. The expansion comes as they try to meet the need.
The need for mental health services is at an all-time high. At Rogers Behavioral Health, there's a waitlist for treatment. On Wednesday, Rogers opened a new residential facility in Brown Deer. The expansion comes as they try to meet the need.
Rogers Behavioral Health Brown Deer, mental health services expanded
The need for mental health services is at an all-time high. At Rogers Behavioral Health, there's a waitlist for treatment. On Wednesday, June 29, Rogers opened a new residential facility in Brown Deer. The expansion comes as they try to meet the need.
The need for mental health services is at an all-time high. At Rogers Behavioral Health, there's a waitlist for treatment. On Wednesday, June 29, Rogers opened a new residential facility in Brown Deer. The expansion comes as they try to meet the need.
V is for vaccine: Sesame Street's Elmo gets COVID-19 vaccine
Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street, announced that Elmo had gotten vaccinated in public service announcement posted to YouTube.
Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street, announced that Elmo had gotten vaccinated in public service announcement posted to YouTube.
First probable case of monkeypox reported in Lake County
Lake County officials announced Wednesday they are investigating the area's first probable case of monkeypox.
Lake County officials announced Wednesday they are investigating the area's first probable case of monkeypox.
Here's who should get vaccines for monkeypox
Reacting to a surprising and growing monkeypox outbreak, U.S. health officials on Tuesday expanded the group of people recommended to get vaccinated against the monkeypox virus.
Reacting to a surprising and growing monkeypox outbreak, U.S. health officials on Tuesday expanded the group of people recommended to get vaccinated against the monkeypox virus.
CTE: Ex-MLS player becomes 1st in the league diagnosed with brain disease
Researchers have diagnosed chronic traumatic encephalopathy in a Major League Soccer player for the first time.
Researchers have diagnosed chronic traumatic encephalopathy in a Major League Soccer player for the first time.
FDA advisers recommend updating COVID booster shots for fall
Some U.S. adults are a step closer to getting updated COVID-19 boosters this fall, as government advisers voted Tuesday that it’s time to tweak shots to better match the most recent virus variants.
Some U.S. adults are a step closer to getting updated COVID-19 boosters this fall, as government advisers voted Tuesday that it’s time to tweak shots to better match the most recent virus variants.
Vitamins, supplements may be waste of money for most Americans, report suggests
For generally healthy and non-pregnant adults, experts said there's no "magic set of pills" — noting how diet and exercise are key.
For generally healthy and non-pregnant adults, experts said there's no "magic set of pills" — noting how diet and exercise are key.
CVS, Walmart, Rite Aid limiting purchases of Plan B pills following SCOTUS ruling
The pills were in short supply or out of stock on Monday morning on the retailers' websites.
The pills were in short supply or out of stock on Monday morning on the retailers' websites.
Wisconsin SeniorCare Program to cover vaccines provided at pharmacies
Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced Monday, June 27 that Wisconsin’s SeniorCare Program has received approval from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to cover certain vaccines that members receive in pharmacies.
Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced Monday, June 27 that Wisconsin’s SeniorCare Program has received approval from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to cover certain vaccines that members receive in pharmacies.
Careful of painful 'margarita burns' when making that summer cocktail
According to The Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine, the condition is also known as phytophotodermatitis.
According to The Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine, the condition is also known as phytophotodermatitis.
Monkeypox not a global emergency 'at this stage,' WHO panel says
An emergency committee said many aspects of the outbreak are “unusual” and acknowledged that monkeypox has been neglected for years.
An emergency committee said many aspects of the outbreak are “unusual” and acknowledged that monkeypox has been neglected for years.
Up to 40K Army Guard troops unvaccinated, some face dismissal
Guard leaders say states are doing all they can to encourage soldiers to get vaccinated by the time limit.
Guard leaders say states are doing all they can to encourage soldiers to get vaccinated by the time limit.
Juul e-cigarettes can stay on the market for now, judge rules
The e-cigarette maker had asked the court to pause what it called an “extraordinary and unlawful action” by the Food and Drug Administration that would have required it to immediately halt its business.
The e-cigarette maker had asked the court to pause what it called an “extraordinary and unlawful action” by the Food and Drug Administration that would have required it to immediately halt its business.
Federal court blocks FDA ban on Juul allowing company to sell e-cigarettes
A federal court has put a temporary hold on the government's order for Juul to stop selling its electronic cigarettes.
A federal court has put a temporary hold on the government's order for Juul to stop selling its electronic cigarettes.