CDC links peaches, nectarines, plums to Listeria outbreak

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a food safety alert linked to several fruits.

Robotic legs allowing children to take first steps

New technology is allowing kids who have never been able to walk before the opportunity to take steps of their own.

Government offering more free COVID-19 tests for home delivery through the mail

The new release of free COVID-19 nasal swab tests comes ahead of the first winter since the pandemic started that insurers are no longer required to cover the cost of them.

Rosalynn Carter remembered as champion for mental health advocacy

Former first lady Rosalynn Carter spent five decades of championing the education, understanding, and normalizing of mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Reducing salt intake by just 1 teaspoon a day has same effect as blood pressure meds, study finds

A new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association suggests that cutting just one teaspoon of salt per day could have the same effect as taking blood pressure medication.

Lung cancer awareness; early screenings encouraged

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide, according to the World Health Organization.

1.2 million chickens will be slaughtered at Iowa farm following bird flu case

An additional 1.2 million chickens will be slaughtered after bird flu was confirmed on an Iowa egg farm in the second massive case this week.

Lung cancer pill shows 'earth-shattering' results in 5-year study: 'An optimistic time'

Many lung cancer patients now have access to a potentially life-saving new medication called Tagrisso. A surgeon from Hackensack Meridian and a patient share their experiences with the drug.

Grafton gym pushes for veteran mental, physical health

A veteran-owned small business is shedding light on the need for community support, strengthening the body and the mind.

CDC report: Childhood vaccination exemptions reach all-time high

A study released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday indicates that 3% of all U.S. kindergartners are not being vaccinated, the highest level reported ever.

Drug Take Back Day; Wisconsin leads nation in fall collection

Wisconsin ranked number one in the country for the most prescription medications collected during the fall  2023 Drug Take Back Day