Health
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8 things you probably don’t know about Wisconsin brats
More beloved in the state than hot dogs, Wisconsin brats are a barbecue, ballgame, and summer staple of the state’s cuisine.
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Opinion: Asbestos’s deadly legacy in Wisconsin
Implementing the National Mesothelioma Registry will combat misdiagnosis and late detection of this asbestos-exposure-causing cancer.
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Struggling with your mental health after surviving a disaster? Here’s how to look after yourself
There’s the initial shock and chaos in a collective disaster like the deadly and destructive California wildfires. Here’s what you can do in the aftermath.
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Radon is High in Wisconsin: How to Protect Your Family
Each January, the Environmental Protection Agency recognizes National Radon Action Month and encourages people to test their homes. Radon is a colorless, odorless gas that can build up inside a home. It travels only a meter or two through soil and comes naturally from decaying uranium.
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Wisconsin’s 5 most common cancers, and which you can (and should) screen for
Every day, 96 Wisconsinites are diagnosed with cancer for the first time–joining the 250,000+ Badgers who’ve had the disease. But, with early detection, your odds of surviving are higher than ever!
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4 Wisconsin-based cancer charities that really make a difference
So you want to donate… but where? With more than 100 cancer-focused charities in Wisconsin alone, it can be hard to decide where to give your money. TIP: Before donating to any organization, we recommend searching Charity Navigator, a website that rates nonprofits based on how effectively they use your money. Here are 3 Wisconsin-based…
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Wisconsin DHS urges vaccination amid rising respiratory illnesses
DHS urges Wisconsinites to vaccinate against flu, COVID-19, and RSV as cases rise, emphasizing protection for vulnerable groups, including infants and seniors.
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Medical debt will no longer appear on credit reports for all Americans
This new rule will erase an estimated $49 billion in unpaid medical bills from the credit reports of roughly 15 million Americans, according to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The agency estimates that the new federal rule could help boost consumer credit scores by an average of 20 points.
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Misinformation about birth control is rampant on social media, alarming doctors
Doctors are concerned that misinformation about birth control might make some women get off it at a time when there are fewer options available for unintended pregnancies in the US.
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Wisconsin mom brings holiday cheer to children in cancer treatment
Wisconsin mom Laura Shea is giving back this winter, bringing joy to children who are spending the holidays in the hospital.
