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Younger women and heart attacks Video included

La Crosse, WI (WXOW) - A new and wide-ranging study that raises disturbing doubts about women's health care. It finds a significant gender gap in the diagnosis and the outcome of heart attacks in younger women. More>>

Study finds increased stroke risk in diet soda drinkers

A new study suggests an increased risk of stroke and heart attack among daily diet soda drinkers. More>>

Implanted microchip might be future of drug delivery

MONDAY, February 20 (HealthDay News) -- Remote controls may not be for just appliances anymore. In a new small study, women with severe osteoporosis were implanted with a microchip that releases bone-building drugs at the push of a button, a delivery method that could someday become common for various health conditions. More>>

Johnson & Johnson pulls infant Tylenol from shelves

Johnson & Johnson is pulling more than a half-million bottles of infants' Tylenol from shelves in the latest in a string of recalls. More>>

Doctors concerned young adults are faking ADHD

Some doctors in the Twin Cities are concerned that a growing number of young adults seem to be faking attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in order to obtain the prescription stimulant Adderall. More>>

Study shows arsenic present in some baby formulas Video included

La Crosse, WI (WXOW) - You might think you are being extra healthy when giving your child organic foods, but a new study says some toddler formulas contain arsenic. More>>

400 lipsticks found to contain lead Video included

La Crosse, WI (WXOW) - Your lipstick could be covered in lead. A study by the Food and Drug Administration found 400 lipsticks on the market tested positive for lead. More>>

Chia pet seeds marketed as "super food"

Chia Pet seeds are being touted as the new super food. The seeds claim to provide fiber and can be a substitute for whole grains.  More>>

New legislation drafted for newborns

A test called pulse oximetry could detect congenital heart defects in newborn children. New legislation is drafted to require hospitals in Wisconsin to perform the test on new born children. More>>

Is Salt Really the Enemy?

Over the past several years, I've watched sodium get hung out to dry in the nutrition world. There have been proposals to cut sodium in food products and in restaurants and the 2010 Dietary Guidelines recommended an all-time low number (1500mg) for those over 50 with health risks. More>>

Man brought back to life after 60 minutes without pulse

A 56-year-old man from the Racine area was brought back to life 60 minutes after losing a pulse Sunday afternoon. More>>

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