Tomah area man in need of kidney transplant, could be waiting for up to five years
Tomah area man in need of kidney transplant, could be waiting for up to five years
Health
Oscar nominee Glenn Close is on a mission to end the stigma surrounding mental illness
Glenn Close is up for an Oscar this Sunday for her role in the film "Hillbilly Elegy."
Those with congestive heart failure should make lifestyle, diet changes
For those with congestive heart failure, a health care provider will often prescribe water pills to rid excess fluid and recommend restricting salt intake.
How to deal with an overactive bladder
An overactive bladder is common, affecting more than 33 million Americans. In general, the risk for it increases with age.
Do we still need to wear a mask outdoors?
"I'm vaccinated and I'm outside -- do I really still need to wear a mask?"
How to get the best treatment for your fibromyalgia
To find a successful fibromyalgia treatment strategy, seek out a doctor who understands it, knows how to treat it and can help you understand and cope.
La Crosse Fire Dept., ADRC collaborate to reduce falling in seniors
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) -- The La Crosse Fire Department and the Aging and Disability Resource Center of La Crosse County are working together to help senior citizens who have sustained a fall. The fire department regularly responds when older…
Gundersen makes drive-thru lab on La Crosse's North Side permanent
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) -- Gundersen Health System announced Wednesday that its drive-thru lab on La Crosse's North Side will now be permanently available to serve…
Seed grants to help UWL, Mayo Clinic Health system research collaboration
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) - A seed grant program is helping health-focused research projects at Mayo Clinic Health System and UW-La Crosse. The grants, which are in their first year, will help with a pair of research projects. One of…
Sleeping under 6 hours a night in midlife raises dementia risk 30%, study finds
Calling all those who are sleep-deprived: A study found a 30% increased risk of dementia with a sleep duration of six hours or less at age 50 and 60.
