Donate blood to Red Cross, get $10 Amazon gift card

The American Red Cross needs more people to make and keep appointments to give blood or platelets in February.

Is chocolate good for you? Here's what the FDA says

While some may enjoy a few chocolates on Valentine’s Day, the FDA is weighing in on if there are health benefits.

High-fat foods may help rid body of intestinal parasite, study finds

Researchers behind a new study found that a high-fat diet allows the immune system to eliminate a parasitic worm that’s a major cause of illness and death in developing countries.

How to achieve ‘Super Bowels’ on Super Bowl Sunday and beyond

We talked with an expert on how you can have a winning digestive system as you recover from all the eating and drinking on Super Bowl Sunday

Overdose deaths: Milwaukee groups hold harm reduction drive-thru

With overdose deaths contributing to Wisconsin residents dying young, Milwaukee groups parntered for a harm reduction drive-thru.

New vibrating, drug-free pill may help chronic constipation

A first-of-its-kind, drug-free pill designed to “gently” vibrate in the colon may help squeeze food through the gut of chronically constipated people.

COVID self-tests: Wisconsin households eligible to order 2 every month

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announces that Wisconsin households can now get two free at-home COVID-19 self-test kits every month through the Say Yes! COVID Test website.

Celebrities promote ice baths, but science on health benefits is lukewarm

Some benefits of ice baths include improved mood, more energy, and weight loss. Among the biggest questions for researchers: How cold does water have to be to achieve any health benefits?

After Milwaukee officer's sacrifice, mental health toll a reality

Milwaukee Police Officer Peter Jerving's death is taking a toll on fellow officers. Mental health for law enforcement is now more common.

Frequently taking sleeping pills could increase risk of dementia, study says

The study also noted that white participants who frequently took sleeping medications had a higher likelihood of developing dementia compared to their Black cohorts.

Revitalizing old blood with anti-inflammatory drug could slow aging, study suggests

The new study focused on an anti-inflammatory drug used for rheumatoid arthritis and found that it may reverse some of the effects of aging on the blood system in mice.

New campaign reinforces tobacco law; 21 legal sales age

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has launched a public education campaign with one simple message: 21 is the minimum legal sales age for tobacco and vape products – no matter what.

Fabuloso recall: Colgate-Palmolive recalls 4.9M cleaners over bacteria risk

In a warning notice, posted Wednesday, the federal regulatory agency said consumers should "immediately" stop using the recalled Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaner products.

Breast cancer vaccine clinical trial by UW Carbone Cancer Center

The UW Carbone Cancer Center announced it is one of three research institutions in the United States now participating in a breast cancer vaccine clinical trial.

Waukesha backyard chicken ordinance ruffles feathers
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A Waukesha backyard chicken ordinance has ruffled some feathers. The city wants to regulate backyard chicken ownership, and Waukesha has never had rules in place before for this.

1 in 8 older Americans addicted to highly processed foods, poll finds

The researchers said a major reason highly-processed foods can be so addictive is that they can trigger the release of dopamine in the brain’s reward system at levels comparable to nicotine and alcohol.

Wisconsin DHS Secretary; Kirsten Johnson appointed by Gov. Evers

Gov. Tony Evers announced on Monday, Feb. 6 his appointment of Kirsten Johnson to serve as secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.