Newborn syphilis cases in US reach highest level in 20 years
The number of U.S. babies born infected with syphilis has reached the highest level in 20 years.
Implant, intense rehab help 3 paralyzed for years take steps
Three people whose legs were paralyzed for years can stand and take steps again thanks to an electrical implant that zaps the injured spinal cord — along with months of intense rehab, researchers reported Monday.
AP review: Drug prices keep going up despite Trump pressure
An analysis by The Associated Press of brand-name prescription drug prices shows it’s mostly been business as usual for drugmakers since Trump took office.
Groups say Medicare discounts threatened in opioid bill
Consumer and health care groups say they’re trying to block the pharmaceutical industry from commandeering opioid legislation and using it to roll back drugmaker discounts to Medicare beneficiaries with high prescription costs.
PTSD exposure therapy treatment highlighted at mental health summit
State of the art combat simulations at Fort McCoy are used in training exercises, but through the Tomah VA it’s also used as a form of therapy.
Colorado meatpacker recalls ground beef after E. coli death
A Colorado meatpacker is recalling more than 132,000 pounds (60,000 kilograms) of ground beef after an E. coli outbreak killed one person and sickened 17.
Administration sends states $1B in grants to battle opioids
The Trump administration is awarding more than $1 billion in grants to help states confront the opioid epidemic, with most of the money going to expand access to treatment and recovery services.
La Crosse County receives gold designation for health
La Crosse County is one of only four counties in the state to receive a gold award designation as a healthy community.
Sharp increase in overdoses spur fentanyl worries
A sharp uptick in overdoses has health officials warning of a possible new influx of dangerous drugs.
Too much screen time? New phone controls for you and kids
Apple and Google want to help you spend less time on their phones.
Feds approve importation of pot drug for tremor study
In a rare move, the U.S. government has approved the importation of marijuana extracts from Canada for a clinical trial, highlighting a new avenue for American researchers who have had trouble obtaining the drug for medical studies.
Why essential oil can be poisonous for your pet
Essential oils and diffusers are a common way people freshen up their homes, but some can be poisonous to your pets.
3rd Minnesota measles case prompts travel warning
Health officials are urging Minnesotans to make sure their measles vaccinations are up to date before they travel after the state confirmed a third measles case.
Watchdog: EPA asbestos protection for schoolchildren lagging
The Environmental Protection Agency’s internal watchdog is faulting the agency’s monitoring of regional programs that determine whether teachers and pupils are being exposed to asbestos at school.
STORMTRACKER 19 WEATHER
Mid-week blues, as in sunny skies for Wednesday…
Wednesday, high pressure regains control and brings sunshine back to the Coulee Region, though morning clouds will delay the return
