High levels of BPA found in athletic shorts, leggings, consumer group says

BPA is considered an endocrine disruptive chemical, which can cause adverse health effects by interfering with your own normal hormone systems.

Dad's stroke, brain tumor removal; Kenosha County family perseveres

A Kenosha County man is recovering from a brain tumor and stroke at the same time. The family is sticking together, unsure of what the future holds.

Hank Green, YouTube star and author, shares cancer diagnosis

The YouTube star and best-selling author said he feels fine now, but he knows that will change when he starts chemotherapy.

Dermatologists discover world’s smallest skin cancer

Dermatologists say a tiny spot was discovered on a patient's cheek measuring just 0.65 millimeters or 0.025 inches.

Supreme Court Justice Gorsuch: COVID emergency orders are among `greatest intrusions on civil liberties'

Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch says emergency measures taken during the COVID-19 crisis that killed more than 1 million Americans were perhaps “the greatest intrusions on civil liberties in the peacetime history of this country.”

Wisconsin infant deaths, racial disparities significant: DHS

 The Wisconsin Department of Health Services released two new reports on birth outcomes that show alarming racial disparities among infant mortality rates.

Strain for the Brain 2023

Strain for the Brain raises money for brain tumor research.

CDC warns mpox resurgence possible amid rise in cases

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said it's investigating a surge in mpox cases around the country, including Chicago.

WHO: Stop using sugar substitutes for weight loss

Researchers said artificial sweeteners do not have any long-term effect in reducing body fat in adults or children.

Google to add pre-written text prompts to suicide-related search results

When someone searches for suicide-related terms, they’ll see a prompt with conversation starters they can send via text in an effort to “reduce the stigma” of reaching out for help.

Brewers visit Aurora breast cancer patients in West Allis

Members of the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday, May 12 visited breast cancer patients at Aurora West Allis Medical Center.