Menomonee Valley COVID drive-thru closing, service changes announced

The Milwaukee Health Department is closing the Menomonee Valley drive-thru COVID-19 testing site on April 15. Friday was last day for vaccinations.

New study cites Wuhan raccoon dogs as possible origin of COVID-19

The raccoon dog earns its name from its facial markings similar to raccoons. The animals are known to be sold at the Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market, where many virologists suspect that the Covid-19 pandemic may have started.

California bill to protect doctors who mail abortion pills

Sen. Nancy Skinner's bill would not let California extradite doctors who are facing charges in another state for providing abortion medication

Man accused of attacking flight attendant raises questions about security, mental health

A Massachusetts man accused of attacking a flight attendant and attempting to open the plane's emergency door on a cross-country flight has directed attention to passengers with mental health illnesses.

US health secretary in Milwaukee, Bucks vaccine clinic, roundtable

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra promoted the COVID vaccine at the Bucks game after a day in Milwaukee helping spread information that could impact how much you pay for prescription medication.

COVID-19 pill Paxlovid moves closer to full FDA approval

The medication has been used by millions of Americans since the FDA granted it emergency use authorization in late 2021.

Dry cleaning chemical linked to risk of Parkinson’s disease, study says

Researchers in a new study say the chemical pollutes air and can enter homes, schools, and workplaces undetected, and exposure to it could increase your risk of Parkinson's.

Best music for falling asleep? Both lullabies and BTS, study suggests

A study suggests that there is no “one-size-fits-all" when it comes to sleep music. Some even opt for popular songs like BTS' “Dynamite" and “lovely" by Billie Eilish and Khalid.

Produce pesticides: Report details the cleanest and dirtiest fruits, vegetables

Some of the fruit and vegetable testing showed traces of pesticides long since banned by the EPA, according to the report. Here’s what ranked as the "cleanest."

Here are the top 20 'allergy capitals' of America in 2023

Climate change is bringing about longer and more intense allergy seasons. Here's what's ranked as the most challenging allergy city in the U.S.

COVID in Milwaukee County, 3 years since cases confirmed

Milwaukee County Chief Health Policy Advisor Ben Weston on observed the three-year anniversary of the first COVID-19 cases confirmed in the county.

China will reopen to tourists, resume issuing all visas Wednesday

China is one of the last major countries to reopen its borders to tourists during the pandemic. Previously, the country stuck to a harsh “zero-COVID" strategy involving lockdowns and daily COVID-19 testing.

SVB collapse: Wisconsin Bankers Association stresses system is safe
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The president and CEO of the Wisconsin Bankers Association said Wisconsin banks are safe. It all comes down to what the banks do with your money.

Racine County mental health, $25M treatment center coming

A new mental health and behavioral services building will be built at the former Brannum Luber site in Racine on Monday, March 13.

Prostate cancer treatment can wait for most men, study finds

Men diagnosed with localized prostate cancer shouldn't panic or rush treatment decisions unless they're high risk or have more advanced disease, the study says.

Allergy season is starting earlier, lasting longer and getting worse, study says

A new study from Climate Central found that plants are leafing and blooming earlier, and the overall growing season is lasting longer across much of the U.S.