COVID XBB.1.5 variant most contagious yet, doctors say

The coronavirus XBB.1.5 variant is spreading quickly across the United States. Health officials warn it's the most contagious yet.

What is Mohs surgery? Jill Biden to undergo preventative skin cancer surgery

First lady Jill Biden is having a procedure known as Mohs surgery to remove a potentially cancerous lesion above her right eye. Here’s what the surgery entails.

Cigarette sales in Wisconsin plummeted over past 20 years

Cigarette sales in Wisconsin plummeted over the past 20 years, fueled by higher taxes and smoking bans, a report released Wednesday showed.

Pentagon: COVID-19 vaccine no longer mandated for troops

The Pentagon has formally dropped its COVID-19 vaccination mandate, but a new memo signed by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin also gives commanders some discretion in how or whether to deploy troops who are not vaccinated.

Boost your immunity this winter

Tips and products from Fresh Thyme Market to boost your immunity this winter

Calls, texts and chats pouring into new 988 mental health helpline

The 988 mental health helpline has quickly expanded its reach in the six months since it launched — with over 2 million calls, texts and chat messages pouring in.

CPR training at Gee's Clippers

Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) teamed up with Milwaukee Fire Department EMS to offer CPR training to barbers at Gee's Clippers and Beauty Salon on Monday, Jan. 9.

The '10-second toothbrush' makes its debut in the US

The Y-Brush, a mouthguard-style toothbrush developed by a French company, comes with 35,000 soft nylon filaments that brush all the teeth simultaneously.

Milwaukee Guest House volunteer serves 150th meal to the hungry

After 150 meals served to Milwaukee men in need, volunteer Carl Johnson says he's learned "to serve a good dessert" as that "seems to cover any deficiencies in the meal."

Muskego father seeks kidney donor, 'begging at this point'

A Muskego father is looking for a kidney donor and turning to the public for help. His disease has taken over his family's life.

Muskego father seeks kidney donor, 'begging at this point'
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A Muskego father is looking for a kidney donor and turning to the public for help. His disease has taken over his family's life.

USDA approves vaccine for honeybees, a first in the U.S.

Scientists say the vaccine will protect them from disease that can ravage colonies in as little as three weeks.