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UPDATE: 2 More Confirmed H1N1 Flu Deaths 3 Comments State health officials have confirmation of two more H1N1 flu deaths in Wisconsin; one in Dodge County. INSIDE: Press Release from Dodge Co. Human Services & Health Department. (Full Story)
Premature Births Worsen US Infant Death Rate 0 Comments A government report says the United States ranks 30th in the world in infant mortality, mainly because of premature births. (Full Story)
Diabetes More Serious Than Most Realize 0 Comments Survey results just released by the American Diabetes Association show Americans don't realize diabetes can kill. (Full Story)
Study Links Some Antibiotics with Birth Defects 0 Comments Researchers say they've found a surprising link between some common antibiotics used to treat urinary infections and birth defects. (Full Story)
1 Dose of Flu Vaccine Working in Pregnant Women 0 Comments Federal health officials say pregnant women get good results from just a single dose of swine flu vaccine, but young children still need two treatments. (Full Story)
UPDATE: Dane County H1N1 Vaccinations 83 Comments UPDATE: So far Dane County has only received 8,000 doses of the H1N1 vaccine, which has changed their plans. (Full Story)
Madison: One of the 10 Healthiest Cities for Women 0 Comments Madison is considered one of the healthiest cities for women by SELF Magazine. INSIDE: Madison's ranking. (Full Story)
UPDATE: 2nd H1N1 Death in Rock County 5 Comments The Rock County Health Department confirms a second person has died from the H1N1 virus in Rock County. (Full Story)
UPDATE: State Recommends Prioritization of H1N1 Vaccine 10 Comments UPDATE: Madison hospitals ask sick visitors to stay home to protect patients. (Full Story)
UPDATE: State H1N1 Situation Report 15 Comments The Department of Health Services has released its weekly report. UPDATE: 4 more people in Wisconsin die from H1N1. (Full Story)
Alarming Weight Gain Seen in Kids on Psych Drugs 0 Comments A worrisome effect is emerging for children on widely used psychiatric drugs -- major weight gain and obesity. (Full Story)
UPDATE: Campus Hopes to Contain H1N1 11 Comments UPDATE: University Health Services report a noticeable increase in cases of influenza-like illness for the first time in 6 weeks. (Full Story)
UPDATE: Flu Clinics Cancelled in Rock County 0 Comments UPDATE: More school clinics cancelled; community clinic scheduled at library. (Full Story)
1 in 5 Kids Get Little Vitamin D, Study Says 0 Comments A recent analysis suggests at least one in five U.S. children aged 1 to 11 don't get enough vitamin D. (Full Story)
President Obama Declares H1N1 Flu A National Emergency 1 Comment President Barack Obama has declared the swine flu outbreak a national emergency. (Full Story)
H1N1 Flu Pediatric Deaths in US Rise to 95 0 Comments The government's latest figures show H1N1 flu is widespread across the country and increasing in almost every state. (Full Story)
Madison Nurse Disciplined 0 Comments The Board of Nursing has indefinitely suspended the license of a registered nurse from Madison for stealing drugs and money from her previous employer. (Full Story)
H1N1: All the Latest 9 Comments Updated information from across the country, and here in Wisconsin (Full Story)
Children’s Dental Program Gets Boost to Help Prevent Decay 0 Comments Seal-A-Smile Program gets federal grant, matching dollars from Delta Dental. (Full Story)
Public Health Emergency in Sauk County 21 Comments Sauk County Board of Supervisors declares Public Health Emergency to assist with mass clinic vaccination. (Full Story)
Full Results Show AIDS Vaccine Is Of Modest Help 0 Comments Scientists say further analysis of tests on an experimental AIDS vaccine offer disappointment and cause for optimism. (Full Story)
Recall Alert: Baby Food Recalled 0 Comments There's a national baby food recall: may be tainted with botulism. (Full Story)
Report: Students Need More Veggies, Fewer Calories 0 Comments A new report says school lunches need more fruits, veggies and whole grains and a limit on calories. (Full Story)
Feds Issue New Medical Marijuana Policy 0 Comments The Justice Department is issuing a new policy for pot-smoking patients and their medical marijuana suppliers. (Full Story)
UPDATE: Pig in Minnesota Tested Positive for H1N1 6 Comments UPDATE: USDA confirms H1N1 in Minnesota pigs. (Full Story)
UPDATE: Monroe County Death Due to H1N1 3 Comments UPDATE: A family member has identified the victim of H1N1 in Monroe County as a 1-year-old child from Cashton. (Full Story)
State Says H1N1 Flu in 52 Wisconsin Counties 0 Comments H1N1 flu cases have now been reported in 52 of Wisconsin's 72 counties and led to 26 hospitalizations since Sept. 1. (Full Story)
More Wisconsin Schools Close Due to Flu-Like Illnesses 0 Comments Classes will be canceled at Ashwaubenon High School on Thursday and Friday due to an unusually high number of student absences. (Full Story)
Bill Would Lower RX Drug Costs 7 Comments A proposal at the Capitol would lower the cost of drugs, but could hurt small pharmacies. (Full Story)
Senate Committee Approves Health Overhaul Bill 9 Comments A Senate committee has approved a sweeping remake of the country's health care system. INSIDE: Join the Conversation - leave us your comments. (Full Story)
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