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.
The coronavirus XBB.1.5 variant is spreading quickly across the United States. Health officials warn it's the most contagious yet.
Your lack of motivation to exercise may be influenced by gut bacteria, researchers say
The results suggest that diet could improve one's motivation to exercise.
The results suggest that diet could improve one's motivation to exercise.
A cure for peanut allergies? Study shows ‘promising results’
Researchers in Australia believe they’re on track to finding a cure for a common allergy found in children.
Researchers in Australia believe they’re on track to finding a cure for a common allergy found in children.
Here are the 50 worst US cities for bed bugs, according to Orkin
For the third year in a row, Chicago ranked No. 1 on Orkin's bed bug cities list. Did your city avoid a ranking?
For the third year in a row, Chicago ranked No. 1 on Orkin's bed bug cities list. Did your city avoid a ranking?
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mpox has faded in the US. Who deserves credit for controlling the outbreak?
It's an unsettled question, but experts cite a combination of factors.
It's an unsettled question, but experts cite a combination of factors.
Boost your immunity this winter
Tips and products from Fresh Thyme Market to 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.
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.
Milwaukee health commissioner resigning; Kirsten Johnson departs in March
Milwaukee Health Commissioner Kirsten Johnson intends to resign her position at the beginning of March.
Milwaukee Health Commissioner Kirsten Johnson intends to resign her position at the beginning of March.
Animal sedative ‘zombie drug’ flooding opioid market: What you need to know
The animal sedative xylazine is flooding the illegal opioid market causing overdose, death and worse.
The animal sedative xylazine is flooding the illegal opioid market causing overdose, death and worse.
Fisher-Price again recalls Rock ‘n Play Sleepers after nearly 100 infant deaths
A recall for the product was first issued in April 2019. At the time, 30 deaths were connected to the product.
A recall for the product was first issued in April 2019. At the time, 30 deaths were connected to the product.
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.
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.
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.
Childhood obesity should be treated early, including surgery and meds, new guidance says
The American Academy of Pediatrics said Monday that delaying treatment to see whether children and teens outgrow or overcome obesity only makes things worse.
The American Academy of Pediatrics said Monday that delaying treatment to see whether children and teens outgrow or overcome obesity only makes things worse.
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."
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.
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'
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.
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.
Scientists say the vaccine will protect them from disease that can ravage colonies in as little as three weeks.



















