Stories tagged: "health"


Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., speaks during a news conference in Statuary Hall at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
GOP Plans Could Include Deep Cuts to Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and the Affordable Care Act

House Republicans want to apply deep cuts to everything from health insurance to food assistance benefits, an effort that would plunge millions more Americans into extreme poverty.  

The 5 Hottest Majors at the University of Wisconsin Right Now

Find out which degree programs added the most students from fall 2018 to 2022!

Protesters chant in front of the Wisconsin state Capitol in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s draft ruling overturning Roe v. Wade on May 3, 2022, in Madison, Wis. (Angela Major / WPR)
Reproductive Freedom is on the Ballot in Wisconsin’s April 4 Supreme Court Race. An OB/GYN Explains What That Means for You.

MYTH: During Roe, Wisconsin women had abortions "up until the time of birth." FACT: Abortions that happen after viability, when a baby has a reasonable chance of survival outside of the mother, are ONLY offered when either the baby or the mom have a profound, life-threatening medical problem. That's why the state's current ban isn't just dangerous, it's deadly.

Cheese is a Health Food, Says New Research

The average American eats 40 pounds of it a year. Even more in Wisconsin. But in case you needed an extra reason to indulge, research now shows cheese is also good for your health!

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What’s the Difference Between HIV and AIDS—And Other Details You Don’t Know About the Transmissible Viruses

December is HIV/AIDS Awareness Month and we’re destigmatizing the still-deadly disease.

The Best Of: Wisconsin Health & Wellness in 2022

To borrow a line from Disney's Frozen, "for the first time in forever" every moment of 2022 was not defined by COVID. Instead, a large chunk of the year's health headlines was devoted to the overturning of reproductive options and its impact on Wisconsin women. But not all headlines were bad. Here are several "good news" standouts.

A supporter of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) stands in front of the Supreme Court of the United States as the Court begins hearing arguments from California v. Texas about the legality of the ACA on November 10, 2020 in Washington, DC. Today is the first time that the Court is hearing a case with all three of President Donald Trump's appointments; Associate Justices Neil Gorsuch, Bret Kavanaugh, and Amy Coney Barrett. California v. Texas is the Republican's latest effort to dismantle the Affordable Care Act after repeated efforts to repeal the Act through the legislative process. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Getty Images)
Need Health Insurance? Here’s How to Enroll in the Affordable Care Act for 2023

There are a number of changes coming to ACA coverage in 2023. Here’s a breakdown of what enrollees need to know, and how to apply.