The Lydell elevated TCE, owner statement
The owners of The Lydell apartments released a statement Sunday after six apartments were evacuated due to the presence of a hazardous chemical.
The owners of The Lydell apartments released a statement Sunday after six apartments were evacuated due to the presence of a hazardous chemical.
Milwaukee Water Works lead pipes town hall
Tensions flared at a meeting discussing the plan to replace lead pipes in Milwaukee.
Tensions flared at a meeting discussing the plan to replace lead pipes in Milwaukee.
The Lydell building evacuated, TCE levels
The North Shore Health Department ordered the evacuation of six brand-new apartments in Glendale after testing showed the elevated presence of trichlorethylene (TCE), a cancer-causing chemical.
The North Shore Health Department ordered the evacuation of six brand-new apartments in Glendale after testing showed the elevated presence of trichlorethylene (TCE), a cancer-causing chemical.
Burned Out: Firefighters and mental health
A retired Milwaukee firefighter is using his voice to speak up on secondary trauma he?s experienced on and off the job, after almost silencing his own voice.
A retired Milwaukee firefighter is using his voice to speak up on secondary trauma he?s experienced on and off the job, after almost silencing his own voice.
Milwaukee County health leaders encourage residents to get flu shot
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley along with other health leaders are encouraging residents to get their flu shot.
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley along with other health leaders are encouraging residents to get their flu shot.
Wisconsin Drug Take Back Day; what to do if you missed event
Saturday was Drug Take Back Day across Wisconsin and the nation, giving the public a chance to safely dispose of unused or expired medication.
Saturday was Drug Take Back Day across Wisconsin and the nation, giving the public a chance to safely dispose of unused or expired medication.
Gray hair could play surprising role in cancer defense, study suggests
Scientists reveal the stem cell stress response that links gray hair and melanoma.
Scientists reveal the stem cell stress response that links gray hair and melanoma.
More than 140,000 bottles of cholesterol medication recalled: See the list
The FDA has issued a recall of over 140,000 bottles of cholesterol medication due to "failed dissolution specifications." Here's the list.
The FDA has issued a recall of over 140,000 bottles of cholesterol medication due to "failed dissolution specifications." Here's the list.
Mold remediation assistance; Milwaukee residents may be eligible
Historic flooding impacted communities across southeast Wisconsin in August and Milwaukee residents are still dealing with the aftermath.
Historic flooding impacted communities across southeast Wisconsin in August and Milwaukee residents are still dealing with the aftermath.
As we fall back, here's how much sleep your state gets
A study from the American Heart Association and Brigham and Women’s Hospital finds that sleep patterns vary by state, with differences in how long and when people sleep.
A study from the American Heart Association and Brigham and Women’s Hospital finds that sleep patterns vary by state, with differences in how long and when people sleep.
FDA approved eye drop can help people regain near vision
Vizz is a recently FDA approved eye drop that can help people who struggle with near vision.
Vizz is a recently FDA approved eye drop that can help people who struggle with near vision.
Wisconsin Drug Take Back Day is Oct. 25; find a site near you
Wisconsinites are encouraged to dispose of unwanted and unused medications at Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 25.
Wisconsinites are encouraged to dispose of unwanted and unused medications at Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 25.
United Way hosts Project Homeless Connect in Waukesha; offers laptops, support
United Way’s Project Homeless Connect connected people in Waukesha with vital services, from health care to legal aid on Tuesday, Oct. 21.
United Way’s Project Homeless Connect connected people in Waukesha with vital services, from health care to legal aid on Tuesday, Oct. 21.
Warmer temperatures fuel increased sugar consumption, study says
A new study published in Nature Climate Change reveals that warmer weather may be increasing Americans’ sugar intake.
A new study published in Nature Climate Change reveals that warmer weather may be increasing Americans’ sugar intake.
Just a little alcohol could increase dementia risk for seniors, study finds
A new study led by the University of Oxford, in collaboration with Yale and Cambridge, suggests that even small amounts of alcohol consumption may increase the risk of dementia in older adults.
A new study led by the University of Oxford, in collaboration with Yale and Cambridge, suggests that even small amounts of alcohol consumption may increase the risk of dementia in older adults.
Peanut allergies dropped significantly in last 10 years, study found
Changing advice on when to introduce young children to peanuts helped tens of thousands of kids avoid the allergy, a newly-published study found.
Changing advice on when to introduce young children to peanuts helped tens of thousands of kids avoid the allergy, a newly-published study found.
4 in 10 Americans are obese, annual report finds: See the worst states
For the first time in over a decade, the number of states with rates of obesity at 35% or higher has dropped, according to a recent report.
For the first time in over a decade, the number of states with rates of obesity at 35% or higher has dropped, according to a recent report.
Health Watch: Blood test could rule out Alzheimer's
A blood test that could help rule out Alzheimer's is now cleared by the FDA. The test is designed for adults 55 and up who are displaying early signs of cognitive decline. Joining us to talk about that and other health topics is UW Health Family Medicine Physician Dr. Robert Freidel, or as he goes by, Dr. Bob.
A blood test that could help rule out Alzheimer's is now cleared by the FDA. The test is designed for adults 55 and up who are displaying early signs of cognitive decline. Joining us to talk about that and other health topics is UW Health Family Medicine Physician Dr. Robert Freidel, or as he goes by, Dr. Bob.
Trump announces fertility drug maker lowering costs of medication for IVF patients
Women seeking fertility treatment are getting financial relief after the Trump administration reached a deal with pharmaceutical company EMD Serono to lower the cost of a common fertility medication.
Women seeking fertility treatment are getting financial relief after the Trump administration reached a deal with pharmaceutical company EMD Serono to lower the cost of a common fertility medication.
Wisconsin advocates back breast cancer bill; expand access to screenings
A bipartisan group of Wisconsin lawmakers, advocates and members of the Early Detection Saves Lives coalition gathered Wednesday, Oct. 15, in Madison to support a bill that could eliminate out-of-pocket costs for supplemental breast cancer screenings.
A bipartisan group of Wisconsin lawmakers, advocates and members of the Early Detection Saves Lives coalition gathered Wednesday, Oct. 15, in Madison to support a bill that could eliminate out-of-pocket costs for supplemental breast cancer screenings.