Postpartum psychosis: What is it? What is the treatment?
Lindsay Clancy, 36, faces three counts of first-degree murder in connection with the deaths of her children — Cora, Dawson and Callan, all younger than 6, who were discovered strangled at the family's Duxbury, Massachusetts home in 2023. This case raises all kinds of questions about postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis. Dr. Julianne Zweifel from UW Health joined Wisconsin Live Desk to learn more about the diagnosis.
Lindsay Clancy, 36, faces three counts of first-degree murder in connection with the deaths of her children — Cora, Dawson and Callan, all younger than 6, who were discovered strangled at the family's Duxbury, Massachusetts home in 2023. This case raises all kinds of questions about postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis. Dr. Julianne Zweifel from UW Health joined Wisconsin Live Desk to learn more about the diagnosis.
Wisconsin E. coli, Salmonella outbreak linked to alfalfa sprouts
The Wisconsin DHS said 17 people have been sickened, one of them hospitalized, due to E. coli and/or Salmonella from alfalfa sprouts.
The Wisconsin DHS said 17 people have been sickened, one of them hospitalized, due to E. coli and/or Salmonella from alfalfa sprouts.
Salmonella outbreak grows to 431 cases across multiple states, CDC says
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said a multistate salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeño peppers has sickened 431 people across 32 states.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said a multistate salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeño peppers has sickened 431 people across 32 states.
FDA authorizes robotic blood draw device: ‘First-of-its-kind’
A first-of-its-kind robotic device can now autonomously draw blood from patients, following authorization from the FDA. Here’s how it works.
A first-of-its-kind robotic device can now autonomously draw blood from patients, following authorization from the FDA. Here’s how it works.
Cancer risk may be higher for people with one particular type of job
People who fly for a living could face a higher risk of certain types of cancers, a new Harvard study suggests.
People who fly for a living could face a higher risk of certain types of cancers, a new Harvard study suggests.
Blood donations needed in southeast Wisconsin
Blood donations in Wisconsin have declined approximately 11% since Memorial Day, leaving Versiti about 15,000 donation appointments short during June and July. Dr. Angela Treml, Senior Medical Director of Transfusion Medicine for Versiti, joined Wisconsin Live Desk to talk about what you can do to help.
Blood donations in Wisconsin have declined approximately 11% since Memorial Day, leaving Versiti about 15,000 donation appointments short during June and July. Dr. Angela Treml, Senior Medical Director of Transfusion Medicine for Versiti, joined Wisconsin Live Desk to talk about what you can do to help.
Former Fauci adviser pleads guilty to concealing COVID records
A former adviser to Dr. Anthony Fauci pleaded guilty this week to conspiring to conceal public records linked to grant research funding and the COVID-19 pandemic.
A former adviser to Dr. Anthony Fauci pleaded guilty this week to conspiring to conceal public records linked to grant research funding and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Moderna cancer vaccine cuts melanoma risk in breakthrough trial, shares surge 160%
Moderna and Merck reported promising late-stage trial results for their personalized mRNA cancer vaccine, which lowered the risk of melanoma.
Moderna and Merck reported promising late-stage trial results for their personalized mRNA cancer vaccine, which lowered the risk of melanoma.
CDC reporting nearly 16,000 total cyclosporiasis cases
Health officials are investigating multiple clusters of a nationwide Cyclospora outbreak that has sickened thousands and sent hundreds of people to the hospital.
Health officials are investigating multiple clusters of a nationwide Cyclospora outbreak that has sickened thousands and sent hundreds of people to the hospital.
Popular daily drinking habit could nearly triple risk of stomach cancer, major study finds
A popular daily drinking habit could be linked to a significantly higher risk of stomach cancer, according to a new study from Mass General Brigham.
A popular daily drinking habit could be linked to a significantly higher risk of stomach cancer, according to a new study from Mass General Brigham.
Wisconsin measles cases reach 36, more than doubling in past week
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has now confirmed 36 measles cases as of Tuesday. This is a jump up from 15 cases last Thursday.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has now confirmed 36 measles cases as of Tuesday. This is a jump up from 15 cases last Thursday.
Childhood vaccination rates continue to fall, including in the Midwest
Childhood vaccination rates have again fallen, with many Midwest states' rates dropping below the national average and non-medical exemptions for vaccinations continuing to rise.
Childhood vaccination rates have again fallen, with many Midwest states' rates dropping below the national average and non-medical exemptions for vaccinations continuing to rise.
Cancer treatment delays surge across US as doctor warns system ‘needs fixing immediately’
Average wait times from diagnosis to first treatment grew by more than 10 days across all six cancer types studied.
Average wait times from diagnosis to first treatment grew by more than 10 days across all six cancer types studied.
Vaccination rates for US students entering kindergarten fall as exemptions climb to a new high
Vaccination rates for U.S. children entering kindergarten during the 2025-2026 school year decreased according to new data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), with vaccination exemptions hitting a record high.
Vaccination rates for U.S. children entering kindergarten during the 2025-2026 school year decreased according to new data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), with vaccination exemptions hitting a record high.
Measles in Wisconsin, cases rising as school season approaches
Concern is growing over a measles outbreak in the state. Health officials are investigating more than 20 suspected cases in western Wisconsin.
Concern is growing over a measles outbreak in the state. Health officials are investigating more than 20 suspected cases in western Wisconsin.
Measles in Wisconsin, cases rising as school season approaches
Concern is growing over a measles outbreak in the state. Health officials are investigating more than 20 suspected cases in western Wisconsin.
Concern is growing over a measles outbreak in the state. Health officials are investigating more than 20 suspected cases in western Wisconsin.
Confirmed measles cases reach 15 in Wisconsin
Fifteen measles cases have been confirmed in Wisconsin with additional cases probable. The state is still tracking information to identify the source of the disease's spread.
Fifteen measles cases have been confirmed in Wisconsin with additional cases probable. The state is still tracking information to identify the source of the disease's spread.
GLP-1 drugs show promise in treating common hormonal disorder
Researchers are investigating whether GLP-1 medications might double as an effective new treatment for the hormonal disorder PMOS.
Researchers are investigating whether GLP-1 medications might double as an effective new treatment for the hormonal disorder PMOS.
VA launches clinical trial of psilocybin to treat veterans suffering from depression, PTSD
The VA launched a clinical trial testing psilocybin for veterans with treatment-resistant depression.
The VA launched a clinical trial testing psilocybin for veterans with treatment-resistant depression.
Trump vaccine plan could bring decades-old shot and higher costs for families
President Donald Trump’s plan to overhaul childhood immunizations would require pharmaceutical companies to revert to a vaccine schedule while expanding manufacturing to boost vaccine production capacity.
President Donald Trump’s plan to overhaul childhood immunizations would require pharmaceutical companies to revert to a vaccine schedule while expanding manufacturing to boost vaccine production capacity.