Supreme Court Justice Gorsuch: COVID emergency orders are among `greatest intrusions on civil liberties'

Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch says emergency measures taken during the COVID-19 crisis that killed more than 1 million Americans were perhaps “the greatest intrusions on civil liberties in the peacetime history of this country.”

Wisconsin infant deaths, racial disparities significant: DHS

 The Wisconsin Department of Health Services released two new reports on birth outcomes that show alarming racial disparities among infant mortality rates.

Strain for the Brain 2023

Strain for the Brain raises money for brain tumor research.

CDC warns mpox resurgence possible amid rise in cases

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said it's investigating a surge in mpox cases around the country, including Chicago.

WHO: Stop using sugar substitutes for weight loss

Researchers said artificial sweeteners do not have any long-term effect in reducing body fat in adults or children.

Google to add pre-written text prompts to suicide-related search results

When someone searches for suicide-related terms, they’ll see a prompt with conversation starters they can send via text in an effort to “reduce the stigma” of reaching out for help.

Brewers visit Aurora breast cancer patients in West Allis

Members of the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday, May 12 visited breast cancer patients at Aurora West Allis Medical Center.

Suicide prevention: New posters placed on Milwaukee streetcars, stations

The Milwaukee Health Department announced signs will be placed on MKE Hop street cars and stations with resources for anyone struggling with thoughts of depression, self-harm, or suicide.

Certain soaps could make you more or less attractive to mosquitoes, study finds

While the study authors said a person’s unique body odor also plays a significant role in mosquito attraction, one soap scent in particular was singled out to help repel the insects.

COVID public health emergency end marked with free custard

After more than three years, Thursday officially marked the end of the COVID public health emergency. Workers in Milwaukee's hospitality industry celebrated with free custard.

USC doctors looking to perform world's first bladder transplant

Doctors have currently launched a clinical trial to enroll a potential participant for this historic operation, the school reported.