Health
The Return of Texas v. U.S.
Case could kill ACA, leave 18 million without health insurance. Which states would be hurt most?
Jan 9th, 2020 by Bruce ThompsonCBD Oil Products Rising in Popularity
Sold in everything from lotion to beer to e-cigarettes. Regulators, researchers worry it's gone too far.
Jan 6th, 2020 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public RadioCity’s Minorities Depend On Catholic Hospitals
But that can mean less access to reproductive care for women.
Jan 3rd, 2020 by Parker Schorr and Rikha Sharma Rani, Wisconsin Center for Investigative JournalismOne Doctor’s Fight to Handle Opioid Crisis
Opioid addiction is rife in rural communities like Necedah. How should a doctor respond?
Jan 1st, 2020 by Bram Sable-Smith, Wisconsin Center for Investigative JournalismPublic Market Scores Gimbel’s Sign
Classic, 86-pound plaque from 1920s joins a sign from rival Boston Store.
Dec 31st, 2019 by Michael HorneMany Hospitals Restrict Reproductive Care
Catholics run one third of state hospitals, and prohibit abortions, contraception and sterilization.
Dec 31st, 2019 by Parker Schorr and Rikha Sharma Rani, Wisconsin Center for Investigative JournalismWhy State’s Birth Rate Is Falling
Lowest rate in 44 years. Several reasons, experts say.
Dec 27th, 2019 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public RadioHoliday Help for Mental Health Issues
Tips for dealing with stress and how to access free mental health services.
Dec 25th, 2019 by Edgar Mendez and Xiao Liu, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceRise in Pot Vaping by Teens
Use has doubled in two years nationally. Schools in state see rising problem.
Dec 23rd, 2019 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public RadioHow to Pass Expanded Medicaid Bill
Evers needs to be more strategic with Republicans.
Dec 17th, 2019 by Bill KaplanBaldwin Bill Addresses Veterans’ Health
Help for veterans hurt by over-prescription of medications, high suicide rate.
Dec 12th, 2019 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin ExaminerReport Assails Short Term Health Plans
Boosted by Trump, proliferating across state, offering inadequate coverage.
Dec 12th, 2019 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner