Lead testing program, Milwaukee kids' health the focus

Lead testing at Milwaukee's MacCanon Brown Homeless Sanctuary on Saturday, March 25 was part of a new program to make sure kids stay healthy.

McConnell leaves rehab facility following therapy for concussion

The 81-year-old Kentucky Republican said in a statement released by his office that he will work from home for the next few days.

Milwaukee apartment building chemical hazard; closure ordered

The Milwaukee Health Department on ordered the emergency evacuation and closure of a north side apartment building due to a chemical hazard.

'My heart is crushed': Wife of late Bay Area radio host 'JV' pens emotional letter

Natasha Yi, wife of popular Bay Area radio host Jeffrey 'JV' Vandergrift penned a heartbreaking letter, two days after he husband's body was discovered at Pier 39 in San Francisco 

Black Birth Maternal & Infant Health Symposium

Healthcare professionals and community advocates will gather Saturday for the Black Birth Maternal & Infant Health Symposium.

Body of Jeffrey 'JV' Vandergrift, popular San Francisco radio host, found

A body found at Pier 39 in San Francisco late Wednesday has been identified by the medical examiner as popular radio host Jeffrey Vandergrift, 55 – and the news sent shock waves through the Bay Area. 

Trans flight attendant known for United commercial dies by apparent suicide

Kayleigh Scott, a flight attendant and activist, had a "way of making people feel comfortable and provided support or help to transgender people that needed it," her mom said.

Eyedrop recall: Two more people die amid outbreak of bacteria

Three people have died from the outbreak, eight patients have suffered vision loss, and four others have had to have their eyeballs removed, according to the CDC.

988 lifeline: Wisconsin call center sees volume increase

Since the 988 suicide and crisis lifeline launched, Wisconsin's call center in Green Bay has seen an increase in people seeking help.

988 lifeline: Wisconsin call center sees volume increase
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Since the 988 suicide and crisis lifeline launched, Wisconsin's call center in Green Bay has seen an increase in people seeking help.

DNA from Beethoven's hair offers clues on his life, death

This Sunday marks the 196th anniversary of Beethoven's death in Vienna on March 26, 1827, at the age of 56.

Mental health workers shortage has created a growing healthcare crisis

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services estimates a deficit of 10,000 mental health professionals by 2025 across the country

Deadly fungal infection C. auris spreading at 'alarming rate,' CDC says

The CDC called C. auris an urgent threat because it’s often resistant to antifungal drugs and spreads easily in healthcare facilities.

DEA issues dire US warning of fentanyl mixed with flesh-eating 'tranq' drug

Xylazine, also known as “tranq," is a powerful animal sedative that’s known to cause open skin wounds so severe – it can lead to amputation.