Waukesha air quality, Canada wildfires: 'It's like there's a fog'

For a second day in a row, some of the worst air in the country was in Waukesha County. Officials say a combination of several factors is resulting in record-breaking consequences.

Milwaukee air quality; Canada wildfires create 'very unhealthy' conditions

Air quality improvements are expected as southeast Wisconsin wraps up the week. In Milwaukee, some construction workers said they can feel it get worse.

Fungal meningitis outbreak linked to Mexico clinics kills 6

U.S. health officials say the death toll from an outbreak of fungal meningitis tied to surgical procedures in a city along the U.S.-Mexico border has risen to six.

Milwaukee air quality advisory; summer campers take precautions

The city of Milwaukee and surrounding areas are under an air quality advisory due to the presence of smoke from the Canadian wildfires.

MKE5K23 wellness walk at Deer District set for Saturday, July 8

MKE5K23, a community-driven initiative to promote healthy lifestyles, will hold its men and family wellness walk/run on Saturday, July 8 in Milwaukee's Deer District.

Meta adds new parental supervision tools for Instagram, but is it enough?

The changes come as social media companies face scrutiny over how they impact teens' mental health. But the new features require teens — and parents — to opt-in, raising questions about its effectiveness.

Thousands of unauthorized vapes pouring into US despite FDA crackdown

The number of different e-cigarette devices sold in the U.S. has nearly tripled to over 9,000, despite a three-year effort by the FDA to crack down on kid-friendly flavors.

Malaria cases in Texas and Florida are the first US spread since 2003, CDC says

There were four cases detected in Florida and one in Texas, according to a health alert issued Monday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Mental health help for men
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According to the Anxiety Disorders Association of America, nearly one in ten men experience depression or anxiety, but less than half will receive any treatment.

Men's Mental Health Month; new push to get men help they need

June is Men's Mental Health Month. Experts say men are less likely to get help due to the stigma behind seeking it.

Vaccines could be next big advance in cancer treatment

After decades of limited success, scientists say research has reached a turning point, with many predicting more vaccines will be out in five years.

Children's Wisconsin Midtown health fair offers education, resources

Children's Wisconsin celebrated the start of summer with a free Summer Celebration Health Fair at the hospital's Midtown Clinic Saturday, June 24.

Fitness company wants to pay you $10,000 to walk 10K steps in a day

The “Chief Step Officer" will train for one month, giving them time to gradually work their way from zero to 10,000 steps in a day, the company said. Here’s how to apply.

Study: Gas stoves can raise indoor levels of benzene to above what’s found in secondhand smoke

A Stanford study found that cooking with gas stoves can raise indoor levels of the carcinogen benzene in homes. Benzene has been linked to a higher risk of leukemia and other blood cell cancers.

Frozen fruit bags sold at major grocers recalled over listeria concerns

More than a dozen brands of frozen fruit brands sold at Walmart, Target, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's and other stores have been recalled over listeria concerns.

PulsePoint app finds nearest AED, Arrowhead family hopes you download it

It could happen to anyone. That's the message from the 16-year-old who collapsed last winter watching a basketball game with friends, suffering sudden cardiac arrest.

PulsePoint app finds nearest AED, Arrowhead family hopes you download it
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It could happen to anyone. That's the message from the 16-year-old who collapsed last winter watching a basketball game with friends, suffering sudden cardiac arrest.

Plant-based-meat advocacy group wants Macon Bacon to change name

The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine wrote to the president of the Georgia collegiate team urging him to change its name.

FDA warns stores to stop selling disposable e-cigarettes including top seller Elf Bar

U.S. regulators have sent warning letters to dozens of retailers selling fruity disposable electronic cigarettes, including the current best-selling brand, Elf Bar.