"...if these drugs are prescribed by my doctor, why should I be concerned?”

Quitting any kind of addiction is difficult but not impossible

The holiday season often brings unwelcome guests — stress and depression.

Polk United is asking county residents to complete a health needs survey

Another 82 tons of raw turkey recalled

Minnesota, Wisconsin among states product was distributed

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Ways to avoid getting and spreading the flu

Recall of Canned Fiesta Corn Seasoned with Red & Green Peppers Due to Under Processing

Alerts Let Communities Know When To Reinforce Local Response To The Opioid Crisis

Prolonged Isolation Can Have Serious Health Consequences

Analysis of information available through November 30 has not narrowed the potential sources of contaminated romaine lettuce to a specific farm, processor, shipper, or distribution center.

While a little stress is good for you, too much stress causes our bodies to constantly be in the “flight or fight” mode.

"No one has ever come into my office and said, 'My marriage is in the tank because all we do is meet each other's needs." If you and your spouse find yourselves as more roommates than lovers, it is time to start asking questions with the goal of creating connection."

Finding ways to stretch your dollars can be challenging but very important, especially so you can choose the foods that benefit your health.

Type 1 diabetes is usually diagnosed in children & young adults. With type 1 diabetes, the body does not produce enough of the hormone insulin. Only 5% of people have this form of diabetes.

Even if you’re currently on a plan, you need to log in and enroll for 2019

'Of the 58 children not up-to-date with their vaccines, 22 are completely unvaccinated – double the number in Washburn County last year'

"A memory screening is much like other routine health screenings and we encourage people to take advantage of our free screenings during National Memory Screening Month and throughout the year," says Trisha Witham, dementia care specialist.

“Last year was a bad year for the flu. Wisconsin had 2x as many hospitalizations as in any of the last five years,” states Laura Sauve, Barron County Health Officer. “We need everyone to take steps to protect their family from the flu.”

Call 211 to be connected with local treatment and recovery resources

While technology allows young people to connect in meaningful ways, the unsupervised nature of the cyber world demands the need for guidance, guidelines, and social responsibility.