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Committee OKs $50 tobacco use fee

Tue, 21 May 2013 18:20:13 GMT

State workers who smoke would have to pay $50 more per month for health insurance under a Gov. Scott Walker proposal that has won approval by the Legislature's budget committee.

Proposal would require state offer HSAs

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:33:20 GMT

The Legislature's budget committee has approved creating a high-deductible health insurance plan with health savings accounts for government workers in Wisconsin.

Bill aims to end mandated flu shots

Alex Ronallo, FOX 11 News — Mon, 20 May 2013 23:14:21 GMT

An area state representative has authored a bill that would make it unlawful for employers to require their employees to get the flu vaccine.

Dental clinic to increase capacity

Eric Peterson, FOX 11 News — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:57:41 GMT

It may be a little easier for certain people in Brown County to get care from the dentist.

Group flags SPF ratings on sunscreen

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:48:56 GMT

Sunbathers headed to the beach this summer will find new sunscreen labels on store shelves that are designed to make the products more effective and easier to use. But despite those long-awaited changes, many sunscreens continue to carry SPF ratings that some experts consider misleading and potentially dangerous, according to a consumer watchdog group.

Wis. bill would ban mandatory flu shots

Sun, 19 May 2013 19:55:28 GMT

Wisconsin employers, including hospitals, nursing homes and other health care agencies, could no longer require workers to get flu shots under a bill pending in the Legislature.

Students collect millions of pop tops

Eric Peterson, FOX 11 News — Fri, 17 May 2013 22:38:18 GMT

Did you ever wonder what a million pop tops look like, or what it takes to collect that many? The New London Intermediate/Middle School does.

Cost of Medicaid plan increases

Fri, 17 May 2013 21:38:48 GMT

The cost of Gov. Scott Walker's plan to reject federally funded Medicaid expansion and instead tighten income eligibility for the program has gone up.

Milw. surgeon indicted in fraud case

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:04:36 GMT

A federal grand jury has indicted a Milwaukee spinal surgeon on 13 counts of federal health care fraud.

Wis. hospitals have low infection rates

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:43:27 GMT

Patients at Wisconsin hospitals had a lesser chance last year of getting two types of major infections than patients nationwide, according to a state report. But their chance of getting a third type of infection was greater.

LU suicide awareness event

Thu, 16 May 2013 23:01:46 GMT

A display at Lawrence University is providing a stark reminder about suicide awareness.

Wildfire could cause air quality issues

Wed, 15 May 2013 19:08:11 GMT

Department of Natural Resources officials say there could be air quality problems downwind of a northwestern Wisconsin wildfire.

Local women reflect on Jolie’s decision

Kelly Schlicht, FOX 11 News — Tue, 14 May 2013 20:51:12 GMT

The testing for the gene that could cause breast and ovarian cancer isn't just for celebrities like Angelina Jolie.

Bed rest and pregnancy study

Tue, 14 May 2013 08:55:21 GMT

New research is raising fresh concern that an age-old treatment for troubled pregnancies - bed rest - doesn't seem to prevent premature birth, and might even worsen that risk.

Professor helps study Marine suicides

Mon, 13 May 2013 13:10:27 GMT

A Fond du Lac professor will help study the rising suicide rate among U.S. Marines.

Former NBA player talks about addiction

Eric Peterson, FOX 11 News — Fri, 10 May 2013 23:03:38 GMT

A former NBA player says he's living proof the battle against addiction can be won. Chris Herren played professionally for seven years before an overdose almost killed him. Now he's spreading the word to groups around the country. His latest stop was Marinette High School.

State panel prohibits sugary drink bans

Laura Smith, FOX 11 News — Fri, 10 May 2013 19:13:31 GMT

How large is too large when it comes to sugary drinks? And should the state be getting involved in that decision? Some in the Wisconsin Legislature don't think so.

Three students contract TB in Sheboygan

Fri, 10 May 2013 13:09:26 GMT

Health officials say three more Sheboygan students have an active case of tuberculosis, in addition to the case confirmed last month.

Wear Yellow Day is Friday

Thu, 09 May 2013 22:40:59 GMT

Green Bay might look a lot brighter Friday, that's because the mayor is encouraging residents to wear yellow.

Vote prohibits sugary drinks bans

Thu, 09 May 2013 19:05:06 GMT

No Wisconsin city could prohibit the sale of large, sugary drinks as was recently done in New York City under a provision added to the state budget Thursday.

Assembly passes informed consent bill

Wed, 08 May 2013 23:14:22 GMT

The state Assembly on Wednesday passed a bill supported by many in the medical community that would no longer require doctors to give patients as much information about available alternative treatments.

Assembly OKs asbestos lawsuits bill

Wed, 08 May 2013 21:18:13 GMT

The state Assembly has passed a bill opponents say would slow asbestos-exposure lawsuits.

Assembly approves junk food stamps bill

Wed, 08 May 2013 01:59:52 GMT

A bill aimed at encouraging food stamp recipients in Wisconsin to eat healthier by limiting the amount of benefits that could be spent on junk food won approval from the state Assembly on Tuesday.

Christie had weight loss surgery

Tue, 07 May 2013 10:43:20 GMT

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie secretly underwent gastric band surgery in February to try to lose weight.

Senate OKs dental insurance changes

Tue, 07 May 2013 10:15:49 GMT

The Wisconsin state Senate has approved a bill with bipartisan support that would allow dentists to charge more for certain services not covered by an insurance plan.

Laura Klitzka from Hobart dies

Mon, 06 May 2013 22:53:30 GMT

An area woman who became involved in the nation's health care overhaul battle has died.

Spit-cleaning baby's pacifier is OK

Mon, 06 May 2013 20:03:25 GMT

Research has shown that babies need to be exposed to a wide variety of bacteria, viruses and other organisms to help their immune systems develop and mature properly.

CDC: Adults need to exercise more

Alex Ronallo, FOX 11 News — Thu, 02 May 2013 22:55:34 GMT

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 79% of American adults do not get enough exercise.

Alicia Keys launching HIV campaign

Wed, 01 May 2013 23:01:41 GMT

The singer hopes to start a global dialogue about HIV and women

FDA: Plan B to move over-the-counter

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 21:46:12 GMT

The Plan B morning-after pill is moving over-the-counter, a decision announced by the Food and Drug Administration just days before a court-imposed deadline.