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The American Humane Society said just like their owners, the respiratory systems of dogs and cats can suffer when smoky conditions come on strong
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In hot weather, the body works harder to regulate temperature
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Research shows around 15% of children need medication or physical restraint just to get through treatment in the ER, adding to an already stressful situation for them and their parents
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Lithium-ion batteries are becoming increasingly more popular for their ability to store a lot of power without taking up a lot of space. But they also come with a higher risk of fire if they’re damaged or not being used properly.One on an E-bike is being blamed for a house fire in Vilas County last week.
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The Oneida County Health Department is responsible for a range of services. This includes following up on animal bites in case of rabies, monitoring communicable diseases, restaurant inspections, and environmental health, like water, lead, and radon testing.
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Perinatal experts said postpartum depression is more common than most people think and those covered by Medicaid are at higher risk
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Air quality expected to worsen overnight as more smoke from Canadian wildfires moves into the regionAir quality could drop to the unhealthy to very unhealthy range.
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Canadian wildfires are expected to drop air quality across the region Friday.
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As Women's Health Month comes to an end, public health officials are urging Wisconsin women to be aware of the increased risks they face from any amount of alcohol consumption
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The Journal of the American Medical Association study found 32% of dementia is associated with hearing loss
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Proposed changes to SNAP will cost Wisconsin taxpayers more than $314 million a year, according to a State Department of Health Services analysis.
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One of the biggest challenges is the “silver tsunami”—the health care workers aging out of the workforce without enough people to fill their positions AND those older adults needing more health care themselves.