China dismisses FBI claims on COVID-19 lab-leak theory

FBI Director Christopher Wray said "the FBI has for quite some time now assessed that the origins of the pandemic are most likely a potential lab incident."

New dental treatment is easier, more effective at preventing cavities, study finds

The researchers found that the new treatment is more cost-effective, can be applied in less time than dental sealants, and can be provided by registered nurses rather than a dentist or dental hygienist.

Fentanyl overdoses; testing strips show promise, official says

Milwaukee County's chief health policy advisor said, in the fight against opioid overdoses, fentanyl testing strips show promise.

How officials cracked case of eyedrops that permanently blinded people

Experts are marveling at how U.S. disease detectives figured out how eyedrops were linked to dozens of infections. At last count, 58 Americans in 13 states have been infected. At least one died and at least five suffered permanent vision loss.

China says it's been 'open and transparent' in search for COVID origins

China said it has been “open and transparent” in the search for the origins of COVID-19, after questions about how the pandemic began received new attention.

American teens' mental health crisis: What's driving this?

A recent CDC report highlights what mental health experts have been ringing the alarm over: Teens, and specifically girls, are suffering.

Mukwonago's Ballin' for a Cure basketball tourney supports cancer research

Shooting free throws for a good cause, the Mukwonago Girls Basketball Club hosted their second annual "Ballin for a Cure" basketball tournament Sunday.

Milwaukee Walmart closing, Hayat Pharmacy works to fill need

The Walmart Supercenter at Milwaukee's Timmerman Plaza will close. Hayat Pharmacy is working to help the neighborhood with essential medications.

Feds seek to limit telehealth prescriptions for some drugs

The Biden administration moved Friday to require patients see a doctor in person before getting attention deficit disorder medication or addictive painkillers, toughening access to the drugs against the backdrop of a deepening opioid crisis.

California bill would eventually ban all tobacco sales

Some California lawmakers want to eventually ban all tobacco sales, filing legislation to make it illegal to sell cigarettes and other products to anyone born after Jan. 1, 2007.

Bird flu kills 11-year-old girl in Cambodia

Symptoms of H5N1 infection are similar to that of other flus, including cough, aches, fever and, in some cases, life-threatening pneumonia.

First-ever RSV vaccine could be approved by August 2023, pending FDA review

Pfizer’s vaccine candidate, which is pending FDA review, is administered to pregnant women, who then pass the protective antibodies to the baby.