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Battling Personality Disorders 1 in 5 young adults has personality disorder. (Full Story)

Infant Formula: Safety Level FDA sets safe level for infant formula contaminant. (Full Story)

Laughter Best Medicine? More US hospitals embrace laughter therapy. (Full Story)

Encouraging News in Cancer Fight Encouraging dip in rate of new cancers, deaths. (Full Story)

Approving Unapproved Drugs Medicaid shells out for never-reviewed drugs. (Full Story)

Recall Alert: Window Blinds & Shades Window blinds and shades recalled after child strangled (Full Story)

Restaurant Industry Fights Back Study links fast-food TV ads to childhood obesity. Restaurant industry says not-so-fast! (Full Story)

HIV Tests: More Testing Needed Scientists say HIV testing still missing many. (Full Story)

Preschool Smarts Teaching ABCs and playing nice helps preschoolers gain self-control. (Full Story)

Cookie Concerns Wisconsin agency warns cookies may be contaminated (Full Story)

Toy Recalls: Numbers Lower Fewer lead-tainted toys recalled this year. (Full Story)

UPDATE: More Students Sick With Norovirus UPDATE: Have UW-Madison officials done enough? (Full Story)

Strong Stomach Bug Study: Deadly stomach bug more common than thought. (Full Story)

Heart Attack Risk Study: Concerns on mixing Plavix, heartburn drugs. (Full Story)

Recall Alert: Insulin Syringe Recall FDA recalls ReliOn needles due to a possible mislabeling. (Full Story)

Doctor Shortage Wisconsin needs more primary care physicians. (Full Story)

First Influenza Case Confirmed in State People are encouraged to get flu shots. (Full Story)

The Fight Against Heart Disease Studies: Vitamin pills don't prevent heart disease. (Full Story)

Cholesterol Drug Breakthrough? Study: Wider cholesterol drug use may save lives. (Full Story)

Heart Device Interference Music headphones can interfere with heart devices. (Full Story)

Dirty Hands! Researchers find more types of bacteria on women's hands than men. (Full Story)

Blame Brain for Feeling Old! Research: Brain slows at 40, starts body decline. (Full Story)

FDA Conclusion Now Questioned Science Advisers: FDA's conclusion that chemical is safe is flawed. (Full Story)

Catching Colds: Germ Hotbeds Doorknobs, TV remotes are germ hotbeds. (Full Story)

Major Study Halted NCI: No prostate benefit from vitamin E, selenium. (Full Story)

Diabetes: Expensive Treatment Diabetes drug costs soaring, top $12B last year. (Full Story)

Bacteria Acquiring "Superbug" Powers Staph germs harder than ever to treat, studies say. (Full Story)

Placebo for Prescription There's a chance next time your doctor writes you a prescription, he or she will be trying to help your mental state, not your physical. (Full Story)

Leukemia Drug Can Halt, Reverse MS New study shows promising results from drug alemtuzumab. (Full Story)

Immunize Now for Protection Against Influenza State health officials are encouraging people to get immunized against influenza before the coming winter season. (Full Story)

Battling Food Allergies Food allergies increasing in US kids, study says. (Full Story)

Kicking the Habit Government panel calls for vaccine for adult smokers. (Full Story)

Medications Bad For Your Health? Reports of serious drug reactions hit record. (Full Story)

Recall Alert: Crib Recall Company recalls cribs after 2 infant deaths. (Full Story)

Recall Alert! Cookie Recall! Company recalls cookies over melamine concerns. (Full Story)

Early Detection of Breast Cancer Saves Lives Friday is National Mammography Day. One local woman is hoping to turn her year of struggle into a message of hope and action for other women. (Full Story)

Time-Out Room Controversy Experts question benefit of school time-out rooms. (Full Story)

Bottled Water Might Not Be Best Ever wondered if bottled water is really better for you? New research says it could be worse. (Full Story)

Buckle Up! School Bus Safety Government wants kids to buckle up on school buses. (Full Story)

October: Breast Cancer Awareness Month Breast cancer incidence and mortality rates in Wisconsin are declining, but some women are still not getting screened. (Full Story)

Vitamin "D" Recommendations Pediatricians double vitamin D recommendations. (Full Story)

Kidney Transplants: Promising Developments Therapy helps hard-to-transplant get a new kidney. (Full Story)

Exercise Guidelines: Get Moving! The best way to get in shape is to get moving. (Full Story)

Candy Contamination? Candy potentially contaminated with melamine has been found on grocery store shelves in at least three communities. (Full Story)

Lowering SIDS Risk Researchers find that better ventilation may lower SIDS risk. (Full Story)

Colon Cancer Fight Colon cancer screening can stop at 75. (Full Story)

Microwave Health Dangers Zapping frozen meals in the microwave may be fast and easy, but it also can make you sick. (Full Story)

Warning: Cold Medicines Drug makers warn against giving cold medicines to young children. (Full Story)

Sagging Facelifts: Sign of Times As economy sags, cosmetic doctors see drop in nips and tucks. (Full Story)

FDA: Melamine Decision Federal regulators say eating a tiny bit of melamine is not harmful, except in baby formula. (Full Story)