Map: America's healthiest states have these things in common

America’s least healthy states also have a few things in common, according to a new report. Here's where your state ranks.

Keeping your New Year's resolutions
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Making a New Year's resolution is the easy part. Keeping them is more difficult. Within a few weeks, 90% of the commitments are already broken. So what can you to have a better chance of success?

Wisconsin DHS reaffirms childhood vaccine recommendations

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services affirmed its recommended childhood vaccine schedule after recent changes at the federal level.

Milwaukee County Zoo closes aviary for foreseeable future

The Milwaukee County Zoo has closed the Herb & Nada Mahler Family Aviary for the foreseeable future due to a confirmed bird flu case in the parking lot.

House votes to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies. What we know

The House has passed legislation that extends expired health care subsidies for those who get coverage through the Affordable Care Act.

Map: These states have the highest levels of flu activity

Most flu infections this season are from a new variant not covered by the flu shot, but doctors say the vaccine will still help protect against severe illness and death.

New federal dietary guidelines: Avoid processed foods, added sugar

New guidelines for healthy eating say Americans should eat more whole foods and protein, fewer highly processed foods and less added sugar.

Wisconsin flu cases surge, ambulance service sees record calls

The latest CDC data shows flu activity reached high levels in Wisconsin. Bell Ambulance said it saw record call volume in December.

Wisconsin flu cases surge, ambulance service sees record calls
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The latest CDC data shows flu activity reached high levels in Wisconsin. Bell Ambulance said it saw record call volume in December.

Sleep and activity patterns may signal hidden brain health risks: Study

A new study suggests that disruptions in sleep and daily activity timing may be linked to a higher risk of dementia in older adults.

Wegovy daily pill Is here: How to get it and what it costs

Novo Nordisk has launched the first once-daily oral version of Wegovy, marking the arrival of the first GLP-1 weight-loss pill approved for adults with obesity or overweight.

US drops number of vaccines it recommends for every child: What to know

The U.S. took the unprecedented step Monday of dropping the number of vaccines it recommends for every child. Here's what we know.

These cities rank as the best for keeping New Year's resolutions in 2026, data shows

WalletHub ranked the best U.S. cities for keeping New Year’s resolutions in 2026, finding that location can play a major role in whether people stick to their goals.

Viral New Year reset routine is helping people adopt healthier habits

A new trend has offline hobbies replacing phones amid the new year mindset, backed by the science behind changing and rewiring habits.

Fitness goals in 2026; tips from Milwaukee's Flexx Fitness

Now that we're in the new year, fitness goals are officially in motion. Whether you are starting fresh or picking up where you left off, the one thing that matters is that you get moving.

3 years after suffering cardiac arrest, Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin continues CPR awareness campaign

Three years ago, an NFL game between the Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals turned into a gut-retching moment when Bills safety Damar Hamlin suffered cardiac arrest and collapsed. Since then, Hamlin has made it his mission to increase awareness of CPR.

Emergency room visits from flu spike
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Wisconsin health leaders say emergency room visits from the flu are on the rising. Dr. Jeff Pothoff from UW Health talks about this trend and how you can combat it.