Health

• Vaping-related lung injuries now in all states but one, new CDC numbers show
• The germiest place in your home and the best way to combat those microbes
• The importance of knowing your risk of breast cancer
• Kroger, Walgreens to stop selling e-cigarettes in US
• Bugs, rodent hair and poop: How much is legally allowed in the food you eat every day?
• King Arthur Flour recalled over possible E. Coli contamination
• US vaping illnesses top 1,000; death count is up to 18
• Menomonee Falls man looking for kidney donation gets gift of life from neighbor in Franklin
• Wisconsin begins collecting excise tax on vapor products
• Which drink is best for hydration? Hint: It isn't water
• Scientific breakthrough may eventually allow many blind people to see
• Racine & Me: Heart & Stroke Walk, 13-Year-Old Heart Transplant Recipient, Pop-Up Dinners (9/29/2019)
• Hot flashes connected to heart attacks and cognitive decline, studies say
• Senator Baldwin calls for action in wake of vaping-related lung injuries
• A new 'report card' on America's diet: It's not an 'F' but...
• Study shows e-cigarette use could lead to higher risk of getting the flu
• Wisconsin lawmakers introduce legislation that would legalize physician-assisted suicide
• A 7th person has died from vaping-related causes. The CDC is stepping up its probe of e-cigarette illnesses
• General Mills recalls five-pound bags of Gold Medal Unbleached All Purpose Flour
• US finds contaminant in popular heartburn drug
• Trump to propose ban on flavorings used in e-cigarettes
• Two more deaths and at least 450 illnesses linked to vaping nationwide
• Wisconsin DHS: 34 cases of severe lung disease connected to vaping reported, up from last week
• Majority of vaping-related lung disease patients in Wisconsin reported using devices to inhale THC products
• Milwaukee health officials urge people to stop vaping
• Burlington man suffers lung, heart damage linked to vaping
• Outpost Natural Foods recalling products over Salmonella concerns, meat and food processing suspended
• MADACC reports uptick in cases of Parvovirus
• State Department of Health Services reports 4 illnesses linked to blue-green algae
• Crow in Jefferson County tests positive for West Nile virus
• Older age groups now included in investigation into lung damage linked to vaping
• 11 hospitalized with severe lung disease linked to vaping, more cases under investigation
• Taco seasonings recalled for possible Salmonella contamination
• Tuberculosis case confirmed in West Allis
• Study: Millions should stop taking aspirin for heart health
• RAGÚ pasta sauces recalled for possible plastic fragments
• Home checks for the elderly during extreme heat
• Madison high school to offer free condoms due to increase in STIs
• E. coli levels prompt warnings at some Kenosha County beaches
• Pig-ear dog treats linked to salmonella outbreak in 13 states including Wisconsin
• Allergy sufferers finding relief with cryotherapy
• Mosquito pool in Milwaukee tests positive for West Nile Virus
• King Arthur Flour recalls some flour due to E. coli risk
• New campaign launched to help combat HIV in Milwaukee
• FDA Public Health Alert on Kroger Brand Frozen Blackberries
• Second case of mumps confirmed at Kenosha County Detention Center
• Dogs can feel their owner's stress, study suggests
• Veterinarians warn of increasing tick threat
• US measles count surpasses 1,000
• CVS plans to expand HealthHubs to 1,500 stores by 2021
• Two southeast Wisconsin hospitals receive 'D' safety grade by non-profit group
• Children's Hospital opens measles vaccination clinics, offers online scheduling
• Bill would eliminate Wisconsin's personal conviction waiver for vaccines
• Doctor shares advice on how to check if you’re immunized against the measles
• More than 700 cases of measles reported in 22 states, worst in 25 years
• Number of measles cases in United States reaches 695, the highest number since 2000
• Milwaukee Health Department urging citizens to get vaccinated against measles
• Aurora Children's encouraging parents to immunize children for measles
• Kale joins the ranks of the annual 'Dirty Dozen' pesticide list
• New clinic opens in West Allis, technology lets patients skip waiting room
• County Health Rankings: Ozaukee ranks first, Milwaukee close to last
• Butterball recalls turkey products due to possible salmonella contamination
• Rock Bottom temporarily closed in Milwaukee after cockroaches found in kitchen
• MMR vaccine does not cause autism, another study finds
• Wisconsin births decline to lowest point in 40 years
• Children's Hospital of Wisconsin discusses flu season
• Wisconsin reports first pediatric death this season due to flu
• Looking at vaccination rates in Wisconsin as health officials deal with outbreak of measles
• Marquette University student has confirmed case of mumps
• Women in rural Wisconsin lack access to maternity care
• Vaping has created teen nicotine addicts with few treatment options
• Study: U.S. fertility rate drops below level needed to replace population
• City of Milwaukee Health Department offering free flu shots to Milwaukee residents
• “Hand hygiene is huge:” How to keep your family healthy this flu season
• Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin to temporarily restrict visitors under age 12 due to flu concerns
• Smoking rate in Wisconsin hits all-time low
• Jump in teen use of e-cigarettes prompts Wisconsin advisory
• Wisconsin Department of Health Services says flu activity is rising
• Blood pressure medication recalled after cancer-causing chemicals detected
• NYC pharmacies can't sell cigarettes starting Jan. 1
• FDA warns about teething jewelry after 18-month-old dies
• 3 who contracted Legionnaire's disease at UW Health die
• FDA zeros in on source of E. coli outbreak in romaine lettuce; more illnesses reported
• Tampons recalled for "quality-related defect" after reports of infections
• Number of abortions rises slightly in Wisconsin
• CDC: Say no to raw cookie dough
• Smoking to be banned outside Panther Arena, Wisconsin Center, Miller High Life Theatre starting January 1
• World's first baby born to woman with uterus transplanted from deceased donor
• Milwaukee VA Medical Center expands emergency department
• More US beef being recalled over salmonella fears
• UPDATE: 6 confirmed cases of Legionnaires disease in Madison including one death
• US officials: It's OK to eat some romaine, look for labels
• People in US, Canada warned to not eat romaine lettuce
• Special Report: Women now considering digital birth control
• Four types of Duncan Hines cake mix recalled due to salmonella outbreak
• Special Report: Do eyes predict disease?
• Don't spank: Pediatricians warn parents of long-term harms
• MU's Tori McCoy begins junior season on dialysis, waiting for a kidney
• Special Report: When to talk to elderly loved ones about giving up driving
• Halloween face paint may contain harmful ingredients