Sen. John Fetterman checks into hospital, cites clinical depression

U.S. Senator John Fetterman checked himself into Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Wednesday night to receive treatment for clinical depression, according to his office.

Living with Angelman Syndrome: A Minnesota family's tale

Rose Smith, a 5-year-old New Brighton girl, is one of 160 Minnesotans with Angelman Syndrome, a rare neurogenic disorder that impacts about one in 15,000 to 20,000 people worldwide. 

Upset Ohio residents pack town hall meeting seeking answers over train derailment

Hundreds gathered Wednesday in East Palestine, Ohio, to hear state officials insist yet again that testing shows local air is safe to breathe so far and that air and water monitoring would continue.

More than 1 in 6 Americans are now 65 or older; aging population expected to keep climbing

The number of people 65 and older in the U.S. is expected to keep growing in future decades, thanks to improvements in areas like health and medical therapies, as well as reductions in fertility.

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.