Girl Scouts Debut Allergy-Friendly and Dog Treat Products
Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast introduces two first-ever products ahead of the 2027 cookie season.
Live Poll
Would you buy a new allergy-friendly Girl Scout cookie this season?
Wisconsin Health News
For readers in Wisconsin, this page covers medical research, wellness practices, disease, insurance changes and public health. Reporting follows these developments across the state to keep the public informed.
Substance Abuse
Live Poll
Do you think local hospitals do enough to prevent overdoses after emergency visits?
Stimulant Overdose Deaths Surge After ER Discharge
A retrospective cohort study tracked patients discharged after stimulant toxicity and found elevated one-year mortality.
Diseases
Study Finds Cervical Cancer Gap in Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin researchers report that Black Wisconsinites still face nearly twice the cervical cancer incidence of white Wisconsinites despite overall declines.
Nutrition
Live Poll
Should local non-profits be the primary safety net for those losing federal food assistance?
Sheboygan Food Bank Aids Residents Following SNAP Cuts
The local organization offers assistance to families impacted by recent changes to federal nutrition eligibility requirements.
Children’s Health
Live Poll
Do you trust that current local health reporting requirements effectively track potential risks to infants?
Wisconsin Raised Infant Methemoglobin Reporting Threshold
State health officials adjusted the reporting criteria for a rare blood condition affecting infants.
Weight Loss
Live Poll
Do you consider the long-term health impact of beverage temperature in your daily routine?
Hot Drinks Linked to Esophageal Cancer Risk
Medical experts warn that frequently consuming beverages at high temperatures can cause chronic esophageal damage.
This section follows medical news, wellness trends, insurance coverage, health research and public health initiatives. Reporting reaches from the capital to the rural counties, encompassing every setting where care is provided. Insurance coverage policies often dictate how patients interact with these systems, making that a central component of statewide reporting. The integration of mental and physical health services remains the most frequent theme appearing across these stories.