Supreme Court doesn't block Texas abortion law, sets hearing

The court's action leaves in place for the time being a law that clinics say has led to an 80% reduction in abortions in the nation's second-largest state.

Court again lets Texas continue banning most abortions

The decision Thursday night keeps the law known as Senate Bill 8 in place as the Justice Department tries halting the law.

Milwaukee shootings: Trauma surgeon pushes prevention

Gun violence in the city of Milwaukee is at an all-time high. After a violent Thursday night, health officials are pushing for prevention.

Abortion rights supporters urge Wisconsin lawmakers to scrap bills

Supporters of abortion rights urged legislators to scrap bills that would prohibit abortions based on fetal characteristics and force doctors to care for babies born as a result of botched abortions.

Sista Strut promotes breast cancer awareness in Milwaukee

The 2021 Sista Strut in downtown Milwaukee celebrated breast cancer survivors, supporters and fighters during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Flu shot drive-thru in Menomonee Falls 'very convenient'

A flu shot drive-thru clinic at Froedtert in Menomonee Falls offers convenience and protection as flu season approaches.

Ban on 'surprise' medical bills on track to take effect Jan. 1, 2022

The ban “surprise” medical bills, charges that hit insured patients at some of life’s most vulnerable moments, is on track to take effect on Jan. 1.

Wisconsin COVID hospitalizations, ICU bed shortages rise

Wisconsin health officials said COVID-19 is to blame for a shortage of intensive care unit and medical-surgical beds.

Scientists make progress on poison ivy vaccine, report says

According to Scientific American, scientists at the University of Mississippi and Hapten Sciences are "proceeding with a compound called PDC-APB" to be injected once every year or two to prevent the poison plant's effects.

Will 'compassion fatigue' and surge in COVID-19 cases discourage aspiring nursing students?

With Houston-area hospitals still experiencing an influx of COVID-19 patients and feeling beyond overwhelmed, nursing schools tell FOX 26 they're seeing a mix of students either stepping up or changing careers altogether.

Purdue Pharma opioid settlement: Judge conditionally OKs $4.5B agreement

A judge on Wednesday gave conditional approval to a sweeping, potentially $10 billion plan submitted by OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma to settle a mountain of lawsuits over its role in the opioid crisis.

UW Health phone scam reported

UW Health on Thursday, Aug. 26 shared information related to reports of scam phone calls made using a UW Health phone number.

Wauwatosa 'pill mill,' 2 federally convicted

Two co-owners of a Wauwatosa business were convicted by a federal jury of conspiracy to distribute and unlawful distribution of controlled substances.

Ex-Purdue Pharma president denies responsibility for opioid crisis

Former Purdue Pharma president and chair Richard Sackler says he, his family and the company do not have any responsibility for the opioid crisis in the United States.

FDA approves swap for cheaper insulin over pricier brand-name

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is allowing the problem-plagued factory of contract manufacturer Emergent BioSolutions to resume production of COVID-19 vaccine.