Wisconsin recorded a record high 6,469 cases of Lyme disease in 2024. Now researchers are finding about half of deer ticks in the state carry Lyme disease.

The service is available to those with a financial need who do not have a carbon monoxide detector, or who have one that is expired

There’s no way to say with certainty if we’re in for another smoky summer like last year. Health officials say it’s worth taking the time now to prepare either way.

Wisconsin has the highest rate of deadly falls in the country among people age 65 and older

The Wisconsin Attorney General’s Office says people in the state turned in 57-thousand pounds of unwanted medications

This is not just an issue affecting older adults. It’s one of the more common cancers seen in people in their 20s and 30s.

Concerns exist that warning labels meant to reduce emotional dependence could actually backfire

Wisconsin has the nation’s highest reported death rate from falls among older adults. But many falls can be prevented through balance drills and classes — from ballroom dancing to parkour — that build strength and stability.

More people than usual for this time of year are going to the emergency department for tick bites. It prompted the CDC to issue a statement last month urging people to protect themselves from ticks.

An estimated 276,000 Wisconsinites could lose their Medicaid coverage over the next decade