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Assembly Passes Ban on Pre-Existing Condition Exclusion

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The Republican-controlled state Assembly has passed a bill designed to prohibit people with pre-existing health conditions from being excluded from health insurance coverage. Republicans brought the issue up after midnight on Thursday. It was not scheduled…

Flu Vaccine Ineffective for People 65 and Older Last Winter

NEW YORK (AP) — The flu vaccine did a poor job protecting older Americans against the illness last winter, even though the vaccine was well-matched to the flu bugs going around. U.S. health officials on Wednesday released new vaccine data…

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Exits Health Care Exchange

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield is pulling out of the federal health care exchange in Wisconsin. Anthem blames a volatile market for its exit from the Affordable Care Act marketplace. Anthem spokesman Jeff Blunt says making…

E. coli Bacteria Found in Drinking Water at US Open

ERIN, Wis. (AP) - Health officials say E. coli bacteria have been found in a drinking water station at Erin Hills golf course where the U.S. Open is underway, but there have been no reports of illness. The Washington Ozaukee…

Forum Raises Awareness About Elder Abuse

SUPERIOR, Wis. - The Twin Ports is experiencing a trend that's becoming something of an epidemic -- hitting one of the most vulnerable groups of our population. According…

Report: Teen Pregnancies in Minnesota Declining, STIs Rising

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - A new report shows fewer teenagers are getting pregnant in Minnesota, but the number of sexually transmitted infections is increasing. University of Minnesota adolescent sexual health director Jill Farris authored the report. She tells Minnesota…

Trump Discusses Health Insurance in Wisconsin

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump is again highlighting the stories of people whose healthcare premiums have skyrocketed as he tries to push a GOP replacement plan. Trump met with what the White House has been referring to as "victims"…

FDA to Delay Rule Requiring New Nutrition Facts Panel

NEW YORK (AP) - The Food and Drug Administration says it intends to delay a rule that would require food companies to label their products with a revised nutrition panel. The new panel, which had the support of former first…

Iowa May be First State with No Health Insurers on Exchange

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Iowa could be the first state in the nation with no health insurance companies willing to offer policies on its Affordable Care Act exchange next year unless President Donald Trump's administration approves a stopgap proposal,…

Urologist Speaks Out During Men's Health Week

DULUTH, Minn. - This week, June 12-16, is recognized as Men's Health Week. This morning, Dr. Andrew Nisbet of St. Luke's Urology Associates visited FOX 21 to speak on the topic. Dr.…

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