Milwaukee temporarily closes STI clinic amid staffing shortage

Milwaukee’s STI Clinic is temporarily closed due to staffing shortages as the city works to rebuild capacity and ensure quality care, with same-day testing available elsewhere.

Baby formula recall linked to infant botulism outbreak is expanding: What to know

A baby formula has been recalled amid a growing outbreak of infant botulism which has now sickened at least 15 infants in 12 states. Here’s what to know.

Common cleaning chemical tied to spike in liver disease across US, researchers say

Tetrachloroethylene exposure from everyday products increases liver fibrosis odds by 300%. The EPA restricted the chemical after health risks were discovered in blood samples.

Menopause hormone therapy labeling changed under FDA

The FDA is lifting a serious “black box" warning from hormone therapies that are used for menopause symptoms.

Alex Singleton cancer diagnosis revealed after random drug test

The NFL player hopes sharing his diagnosis will encourage others to pay attention to their bodies and to get regular screenings.

Trump announces price cuts on Wegovy, Zepbound

President Donald Trump has unveiled a deal with drugmakers Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to reduce prices for their obesity treatments Zepbound and Wegovy. Here’s what we know.

Spinal cord injuries; Wheelchair rugby athlete helps with key research

A paralyzed man finds freedom in wheelchair rugby. He collaborates with a Marquette lab to research improved breathing for SCIs.

Milwaukee respiratory season awareness kickoff; tips for staying healthy

Mayor Cavalier Johnson and the City of Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) on Wednesday, Nov. 5 held a news conference highlighting respiratory season readiness.

County Executive David Crowley launches new Lead Abatement Program

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley launches a lead remediation program to reduce lead-based paint hazards in homes in suburban communities.

Wisconsin influenza-like illness data, DHS launches new resource

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has a new resource available that keeps track of influenza-like illnesses across the state.

Melatonin linked with higher heart failure rate in preliminary study

Long-term melatonin use was associated with a higher risk of heart failure, according to a preliminary study announced this week by the American Heart Association.

Aurora postpartum bracelet program aims to improve symptom recognition

Aurora Health Care announced the launch of a new initiative that hopes to improve early recognition of postpartum complications.

FDA puts restrictions on fluoride use for kids

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s latest action takes aim at fluoride, a chemical that is a mainstay of dental care.

Open enrollment for Affordable Care Act plans begins today

The Health Insurance Marketplace open enrollment period for Obamacare, also known as the Affordable Care Act (ACA), for the 2026 plan year begins on Saturday.

Promising cancer treatment using LED light and tin flakes kills skin and colon cancer cells in 30 minutes

Researchers at the UT Austin Portugal Program have developed what they say is a remarkable cancer treatment that combines LED light and tiny tin flakes to kill cancer cells while shielding healthy cells.

Blood pressure medication recalled due to cancerous chemical

More than 500,000 bottles of blood pressure medication have been recalled for having high levels of a cancer-causing chemical.