New Sheboygan police program targets mental health
The city of Sheboygan recently kicked off a program geared toward better responding to mental health crises.
Safety Shot: New drink that lowers blood alcohol levels set to release in December
Safety Shot Inc. is introducing a groundbreaking beverage to swiftly squash a buzz. The "Safety Shot" is crafted to accelerate alcohol detox and promptly plummet blood alcohol content (BAC) in record time.
Here's how much money you need to be happy, according to 2023 survey
A recent survey asked the age-old question: can money buy happiness? More than half said yes, and here's the price tag for the average American.
Mysterious dog illness; veterinarians share symptoms to watch for
Veterinarians are warning pet owners about an infectious respiratory disease that has been detected among dogs.
Friendships can add years to life but also influence bad habits, study finds
A recent study published in Epidemiology and Psychiatric Sciences highlights the complex impact of friendships on health. While strong friendships were associated with improved well-being, such as reduced mortality risk and increased physical activity, the study also revealed a downside.
Alabama woman with two uteruses is pregnant with twins, one in each womb: ‘1 in 50 million’ chance
Kelsey Hatcher was just 17 when she learned she had a double uterus.
New obesity medications shaping social norms around holiday dinners
Holiday meals may be changing for millions of Americans struggling with obesity and taking a new generation of weight-loss drugs.
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.
Salmonella-infected cantaloupes leave dozens sick in 15 states: health officials
At least 43 people in 15 states have become sick after eating recalled cantaloupes included in a salmonella outbreak.
FDA screening US cinnamon imports after more kids sickened by lead-tainted applesauce
This comes after more reports of illness in children who ate pouches of applesauce puree.
The flu surging in 7 US states, rising in others: health officials
New flu data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows flu is steadily rising.
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.
Florida dog with severely matted fur gets life-changing spa day
Loretta's fur was so matted she could not walk on her own.
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.
Nearly 24 toddlers sickened by lead contamination linked to applesauce pouches, CDC says
Children ages 1 to 3 were affected, and at least one child showed a blood lead level eight times higher than the level that raises concern.
Ohio woman who lost all four limbs to flu complications speaks out to raise awareness
Kristin Fox, 42, was a healthy mother and principal when the flu led to life-threatening sepsis.