Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi granted full FDA approval and that means Medicare will pay for it
U.S. officials have granted full approval to a closely watched Alzheimer’s drug for patients with early stages of the disease.
U.S. officials have granted full approval to a closely watched Alzheimer’s drug for patients with early stages of the disease.
Feds: Stop making marijuana edibles that look like kids’ snacks
Federal officials issued a letter to six companies selling cannabis products warning them that kids may confuse their goods for snacks.
Federal officials issued a letter to six companies selling cannabis products warning them that kids may confuse their goods for snacks.
Drinking water from nearly half of US faucets contains PFAS, study says
PFAS chemicals have been linked in animal studies to some cancers, including kidney and testicular, plus issues such as high blood pressure and low birth weight.
PFAS chemicals have been linked in animal studies to some cancers, including kidney and testicular, plus issues such as high blood pressure and low birth weight.
Medicare beneficiaries' unwanted COVID tests
Unwanted boxes of COVID-19 tests and fraudulent charges to Medicare prompted one Franklin woman to write to Contact 6.
Unwanted boxes of COVID-19 tests and fraudulent charges to Medicare prompted one Franklin woman to write to Contact 6.
Hong Kong-born singer Coco Lee dies at age 48
Coco Lee, a Hong Kong-born singer and songwriter who had a highly successful career in Asia, has died by suicide, her siblings said Wednesday.
Coco Lee, a Hong Kong-born singer and songwriter who had a highly successful career in Asia, has died by suicide, her siblings said Wednesday.
Ohio researchers develop new breed of honeybees to fight parasites
Central State University's breeding program aims to create worker bees with smaller mandibles known as 'Ohio Mite Biters.'
Central State University's breeding program aims to create worker bees with smaller mandibles known as 'Ohio Mite Biters.'
Ticks use static electricity to latch on to you from afar, researchers find
Ticks can't jump or fly onto their hosts, but static electricity gives them a boost, researchers have found.
Ticks can't jump or fly onto their hosts, but static electricity gives them a boost, researchers have found.
Indiana Supreme Court upholds abortion ban: State constitution gives only limited protections
The Indiana Supreme Court ruled Friday that the state's abortion ban doesn't violate the state constitution, removing a major hurdle to enforcing the ban Republicans approved last summer.
The Indiana Supreme Court ruled Friday that the state's abortion ban doesn't violate the state constitution, removing a major hurdle to enforcing the ban Republicans approved last summer.
Firefighter mental health burden; emergency calls add up
Being a firefighter is dangerous, but one cause takes their lives more than the job itself. Those in the industry of saving lives are working toward solutions to save their own.
Being a firefighter is dangerous, but one cause takes their lives more than the job itself. Those in the industry of saving lives are working toward solutions to save their own.
Wisconsin firefighters, mental health impacts
Being a firefighter is dangerous, but one cause takes their lives more than the job itself. Those in the industry of saving lives are working toward solutions to save their own.
Being a firefighter is dangerous, but one cause takes their lives more than the job itself. Those in the industry of saving lives are working toward solutions to save their own.
Aspartame sweetener used in Diet Coke, some chewing gum, may be deemed 'possibly carcinogenic': Report
Aspartame – one of the most common artificial sweeteners in the world – is slated to be declared a possible carcinogen by the World Health Organization's (WHO) cancer research agency next month, according to a report.
Aspartame – one of the most common artificial sweeteners in the world – is slated to be declared a possible carcinogen by the World Health Organization's (WHO) cancer research agency next month, according to a report.
SE Wisconsin air quality alert extended; when to expect relief
The southeast Wisconsin air quality alert related to Canada wildfire smoke has been extended to noon Friday, June 30. It was set to expire Thursday.
The southeast Wisconsin air quality alert related to Canada wildfire smoke has been extended to noon Friday, June 30. It was set to expire Thursday.
RSV vaccine: Older Americans can get shot this fall after talking to doctor
RSV is a common cause of cold-like symptoms, but it can be dangerous for infants and the elderly.
RSV is a common cause of cold-like symptoms, but it can be dangerous for infants and the elderly.
New research finds connection between autism, gut microbiome
The study examines the role gut bacteria may play in the development of autism.
The study examines the role gut bacteria may play in the development of autism.
Former NFL quarterback Bernie Kosar sounds alarm on threat of brain injuries after 100+ concussions: 'Tragic'
Kosar said he's endured 40 surgeries and 15 seizures as a result of his injuries.
Kosar said he's endured 40 surgeries and 15 seizures as a result of his injuries.
Uterine cancer deaths could soon outnumber ovarian cancer deaths, oncologist says: ‘We need to do better’
Learn the risk factors for the troubling 'upward trend' in uterine cancer deaths.
Learn the risk factors for the troubling 'upward trend' in uterine cancer deaths.
First AI-generated drug enters human clinical trials, targeting chronic lung disease patients
The drug is being tested to treat idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a rare, progressive type of chronic lung disease.
The drug is being tested to treat idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a rare, progressive type of chronic lung disease.
Smoke from Canada wildfires increasing health risks in Black, poorer communities in US
The smoke is impacting air quality issues for poor and Black communities that already are more likely to live near polluting plants and in rental housing with mold.
The smoke is impacting air quality issues for poor and Black communities that already are more likely to live near polluting plants and in rental housing with mold.
Milwaukee air quality, some zoo animals moved indoors
Southeast Wisconsin air quality concerns amid Canadian wildfires are sparking conversations and questions many of us have never had to deal with. They even had to make changes at the Milwaukee County Zoo.
Southeast Wisconsin air quality concerns amid Canadian wildfires are sparking conversations and questions many of us have never had to deal with. They even had to make changes at the Milwaukee County Zoo.
Milwaukee air quality impacts zoo animals
Southeast Wisconsin air quality concerns amid Canadian wildfires are sparking conversations and questions many of us have never had to deal with. They even had to make changes at the Milwaukee County Zoo.
Southeast Wisconsin air quality concerns amid Canadian wildfires are sparking conversations and questions many of us have never had to deal with. They even had to make changes at the Milwaukee County Zoo.