Man dies from bacterial infection after eating raw oysters sold at Missouri seafood stand
The 54-year-old man died after becoming infected by the bacteria Vibrio vulnificus, which can be carried by oysters and other shellfish.
The 54-year-old man died after becoming infected by the bacteria Vibrio vulnificus, which can be carried by oysters and other shellfish.
Catnap your way to creativity: Study reveals naps may boost creative ideas
Researchers at MIT and Harvard University studied the impact of dreaming during a nap or N1 sleep (the earliest stage of sleep) on post-sleep creative performances.
Researchers at MIT and Harvard University studied the impact of dreaming during a nap or N1 sleep (the earliest stage of sleep) on post-sleep creative performances.
Alzheimer's drug Leqembi gets FDA panel's backing, setting the stage for broader use
U.S. health advisers are backing the full approval of an Alzheimer's drug that received preliminary approval last year.
U.S. health advisers are backing the full approval of an Alzheimer's drug that received preliminary approval last year.
Wisconsin opioid crisis; state receives more an $276M in settlement
Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul announced the final approval of $17.3 billion in opioid agreements with drugmakers Teva and Allergan and pharmacies CVS and Walgreens on Friday, June 9.
Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul announced the final approval of $17.3 billion in opioid agreements with drugmakers Teva and Allergan and pharmacies CVS and Walgreens on Friday, June 9.
Local Relay For Life events
Since 1985, Relay For Life events have raised over $6 million for cancer treatments, research and grants.
Since 1985, Relay For Life events have raised over $6 million for cancer treatments, research and grants.
Sucralose, a chemical in Splenda, is found to cause ‘significant health effects’ in new study
The ingredient is linked to DNA damage, elevated cancer risk, and a leaky gut, but the sweetener industry maintains safety.
The ingredient is linked to DNA damage, elevated cancer risk, and a leaky gut, but the sweetener industry maintains safety.
Shannen Doherty, '90210' star, reveals cancer has spread to her brain in emotional video
The "Beverly Hills, 90210" star shared videos of her undergoing a CT scan and finding out her cancer had spread. "The turmoil….. the timing of it all…. This is what cancer can look like."
The "Beverly Hills, 90210" star shared videos of her undergoing a CT scan and finding out her cancer had spread. "The turmoil….. the timing of it all…. This is what cancer can look like."
Wisconsin blood donors needed; supply facing stress, officials say
Two agencies are sounding the alarm as it concerns the blood supply.
Two agencies are sounding the alarm as it concerns the blood supply.
Billionaire who gets transfusions of teen son’s blood has one surprisingly simple goal for society
Yes, there’s the blood transfusions, regular MRIs, and whispers of immortality. But this tech tycoon just wants to change the way people view health.
Yes, there’s the blood transfusions, regular MRIs, and whispers of immortality. But this tech tycoon just wants to change the way people view health.
Survey reveals 45% of adults skip using soap when washing their hands
A recent survey finds that some people not only pass on soap use for handwashing, but they will also dry their hands with their clothes.
A recent survey finds that some people not only pass on soap use for handwashing, but they will also dry their hands with their clothes.
Meningitis vaccine requirement for students: Wisconsin Legislature to block
The Republican-controlled Wisconsin Legislature plans to take the final step needed to stop Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’ administration from requiring 7th graders to be vaccinated against meningitis.
The Republican-controlled Wisconsin Legislature plans to take the final step needed to stop Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’ administration from requiring 7th graders to be vaccinated against meningitis.
Canada wildfires lead to air-quality alerts in US – Here's how to stay safe
The tiny particles are small enough to get past airway defenses and cause breathing problems. Here's a closer look at what's happening and some precautions for dealing with the haze.
The tiny particles are small enough to get past airway defenses and cause breathing problems. Here's a closer look at what's happening and some precautions for dealing with the haze.
MKE Urban Stables equine therapy helps veterans with PTSD
MKE Urban Stables, located on Lincoln off First Street, offers a little bit of nature in Milwaukee and a way for veterans, particularly those dealing with PTSD, to hopefully find some healing.
MKE Urban Stables, located on Lincoln off First Street, offers a little bit of nature in Milwaukee and a way for veterans, particularly those dealing with PTSD, to hopefully find some healing.
Breastfeeding may later improve child’s exam scores, study suggests
The researchers discovered that longer breastfeeding was associated with improved academic performance, particularly in English and mathematics.
The researchers discovered that longer breastfeeding was associated with improved academic performance, particularly in English and mathematics.
Celebrity Cruises norovirus outbreak leaves more than 175 sick, CDC says
Those who became ill suffered symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal cramps, vomiting and headaches.
Those who became ill suffered symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal cramps, vomiting and headaches.
Susan Boyle, 'Britain's Got Talent' star, reveals she suffered stroke: ‘I fought like crazy’ to recover
Nearly 15 years after Susan Boyle first performed "I Dreamed a Dream" on the "Britain's Got Talent" stage, the Scottish singer returned and revealed her past health struggles.
Nearly 15 years after Susan Boyle first performed "I Dreamed a Dream" on the "Britain's Got Talent" stage, the Scottish singer returned and revealed her past health struggles.
Emergency appeal for blood donors by Versiti Blood Center
Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin issued an emergency appeal for blood donors on Tuesday, June 6.
Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin issued an emergency appeal for blood donors on Tuesday, June 6.
Milwaukee positive mpox case identified, health officials say
The Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) announced on Monday, June 5 that a positive case of mpox was identified in a Milwaukee resident.
The Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) announced on Monday, June 5 that a positive case of mpox was identified in a Milwaukee resident.
What is 'chroming'? The deadly social media trend on TikTok
Several people have lost their lives due to “chroming," but yet it is becoming more popular on social media.
Several people have lost their lives due to “chroming," but yet it is becoming more popular on social media.
Most US adults are declining COVID boosters as CDC warns of health risks: 'Relatively little protection'
Adults who aren’t current on their COVID-19 vaccine booster doses may have "relatively little remaining protection" against hospitalization compared to those who haven’t been vaccinated at all, suggests a new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Adults who aren’t current on their COVID-19 vaccine booster doses may have "relatively little remaining protection" against hospitalization compared to those who haven’t been vaccinated at all, suggests a new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).