Trump announces new deals with drugmakers to lower prices for Americans
Trump announced new agreements with major drugmakers to lower prescription costs and boost U.S. pharmaceutical investment.
Wisconsin child deaths tied to respiratory illness; COVID-19 and influenza
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services on Thursday confirmed two children from Wisconsin have died from respiratory illness this season.
MPS lead crisis: District shares update on lead paint stabilization efforts
Milwaukee Public Schools says lead stabilization work is complete at 99 elementary schools, finishing ahead of deadline and costing more than $43 million, with new steps planned to prevent future issues.
FDA announces urgent recall of dietary supplement due to undeclared ingredients
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an urgent recall of a dietary supplement due to the capsules being tainted with sildenafil and tadalafil, which are FDA approved drugs to treat male erectile dysfunction.
Milwaukee County highlights opioid settlement funding amid federal cuts
Milwaukee County leaders and advocates say opioid settlement dollars are critical for sustaining treatment and recovery services as federal behavioral health funding faces uncertainty.
Man’s extreme energy drink habit leads to concerning medical discovery, doctors say
A relatively healthy man in his 50s suffered a stroke from the overconsumption of energy drinks.
Silicosis: Countertops linked to Massachusetts man's diagnosis
A Massachusetts man in his 40s has been diagnosed with silicosis, an incurable lung disease linked to popular kitchen countertops.
Tanning beds could triple melanoma risk, new study finds
One in five Americans develop skin cancer by the age of 70, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation.
Arctic air arrives Saturday; Milwaukee Health Department offers safety tips
The City of Milwaukee Health Department is urging people to take precautions with cold wind chill conditions forecasted through the weekend.
Botulism outbreak linked to infant formula expands; sickens 51 babies across 19 states
The FDA says 51 infants in 19 states were hospitalized with botulism linked to ByHeart formula. Here’s what we know.
Social media ban in Australia starts for children under 16: Here's how it works
Hundreds of thousands of social media accounts are being deactivated as the world’s first social media ban goes into effect now in Australia for kids under 16. Here’s how it will work.
CDC warns travelers about outbreak of untreatable mosquito disease in 4 countries
U.S. health officials have issued travel advisories for Americans planning trips to certain tropical countries amid outbreaks of an untreatable mosquito-borne disease.
Marquette student and leukemia survivor inspired to research cancer
Defying the odds and making a difference, that's the mission of a Marquette student who is also a childhood cancer survivor.
Childhood cancer survivor helping with cancer research
Defying the odds and making a difference, that's the mission of a Marquette student who is also a childhood cancer survivor.
Obamacare support hits an all-time high, poll reveals
A new survey shows public approval of the Affordable Care Act has reached its highest level since the law’s passage.
Feeling SAD? Here's how to beat the winter blues
Experts say there are ways to combat seasonal affective disorder, better known as SAD.
Lonely marriages linked to higher weight, study finds
A new study by UCLA Health found that people in emotionally supportive marriages have lower BMIs, healthier guts and higher levels of the “love hormone.”
Martha Stewart reveals unconventional end-of-life plan
Martha Stewart has her end-of-life plans already set, and it may seem a little unconventional to some.
Fake service, emotional support animal fine; Evers vetoes bill
Evers vetoed a bill that would have, among other things, created a fine for people who fake the need for a service animal or emotional support animal.
CDC panel recommends changes to hepatitis B vaccine schedule: What to know
A CDC advisory panel appointed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. no longer recommends that babies get a hepatitis B vaccine at birth.