Milwaukee County vaccine mandate, masking requirements end
Executive David Crowley announced Tuesday, May 9 the end of Milwaukee County’s vaccine mandate and masking requirements in all settings. The policy change comes after the federal government announced the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency will end on Thursday, May 11.
Executive David Crowley announced Tuesday, May 9 the end of Milwaukee County’s vaccine mandate and masking requirements in all settings. The policy change comes after the federal government announced the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency will end on Thursday, May 11.
AI may help shorten workouts to 20 minutes and still unlock 'fountain of youth'
The Exercise Coach is revolutionizing workout routines, including intense workouts that last only 20 minutes.
The Exercise Coach is revolutionizing workout routines, including intense workouts that last only 20 minutes.
Archeologists discover underwater cemetery, hospital near Florida Keys
The submerged hospital was used to quarantine and treat patients with yellow fever between 1890 and 1900.
The submerged hospital was used to quarantine and treat patients with yellow fever between 1890 and 1900.
Jamie Foxx reportedly 'not in a life-threatening situation’ after mystery ‘medical complication’
Jamie Foxx has reportedly progressed to stable condition after suffering a "medical complication" last month.
Jamie Foxx has reportedly progressed to stable condition after suffering a "medical complication" last month.
Rochelle Walensky, CDC director, submits resignation
Dr. Rochelle Walensky says the waning of the COVID-19 pandemic is a good time to make a transition.
Dr. Rochelle Walensky says the waning of the COVID-19 pandemic is a good time to make a transition.
Artificial intelligence helping detect early signs of breast cancer in some US hospitals
Some hospitals have seen a 23% increase in breast cancer diagnoses since utilizing AI technology.
Some hospitals have seen a 23% increase in breast cancer diagnoses since utilizing AI technology.
National Nurses Week 2023: Freebies and deals
National Nurses Week is May 6-12.
National Nurses Week is May 6-12.
WHO says COVID-19 pandemic no longer global emergency
The announcement marks a symbolic end to a devastating pandemic that triggered lockdowns, upended economies globally, and killed over a million people worldwide.
The announcement marks a symbolic end to a devastating pandemic that triggered lockdowns, upended economies globally, and killed over a million people worldwide.
Free COVID-19 testing ends May 11, 2023 for many
After three years, the federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency will end on Thursday, May 11. That means it may soon cost you more to get a COVID test.
After three years, the federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency will end on Thursday, May 11. That means it may soon cost you more to get a COVID test.
Fed-up parents in Senate push for ban of social media for kids
A group of senators is considering legislation banning social media for children under 13 years old amid growing concerns from parents about the negative impact of social media on children's mental health and well-being.
A group of senators is considering legislation banning social media for children under 13 years old amid growing concerns from parents about the negative impact of social media on children's mental health and well-being.
Baby Boomer health care; medical community braces for 'Silver Tsunami'
The Baby Boomer generation is the fastest growing population of 65 and older. Even if that is not you, your health care could be impacted.
The Baby Boomer generation is the fastest growing population of 65 and older. Even if that is not you, your health care could be impacted.
Wisconsin 1849 abortion ban challenge: What to know
It's expected to end up at the Wisconsin Supreme Court, but the challenge to Wisconsin's 1849 abortion ban begins Thursday. For now, it's in circuit court.
It's expected to end up at the Wisconsin Supreme Court, but the challenge to Wisconsin's 1849 abortion ban begins Thursday. For now, it's in circuit court.
R&R House: Veteran support system in Pewaukee unlike anything else
R&R House operates through a grant provided by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.?Any state veteran can go there and get one-on-one mental health support.
R&R House operates through a grant provided by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.?Any state veteran can go there and get one-on-one mental health support.
Wisconsin 1849 abortion ban challenge: What to know
It's expected to end up at the Wisconsin Supreme Court, but the challenge to Wisconsin's 1849 abortion ban begins Thursday. For now, it's in circuit court.
It's expected to end up at the Wisconsin Supreme Court, but the challenge to Wisconsin's 1849 abortion ban begins Thursday. For now, it's in circuit court.
1st vaccine for RSV approved by FDA
The U.S. has approved the first vaccine for RSV, shots to protect older adults.
The U.S. has approved the first vaccine for RSV, shots to protect older adults.
Jamie Foxx breaks silence amid mystery ‘medical complication’
Jamie Foxx has spoken out for the first time since suffering a "medical complication" in April.
Jamie Foxx has spoken out for the first time since suffering a "medical complication" in April.
Ivermectin use for COVID; Wisconsin Supreme Court won't order
Wisconsin's conservative-controlled Supreme Court ruled that a hospital could not be forced to give a deworming drug to a patient with COVID-19.
Wisconsin's conservative-controlled Supreme Court ruled that a hospital could not be forced to give a deworming drug to a patient with COVID-19.
Ivermectin use for COVID; Wisconsin Supreme Court won't order
Wisconsin's conservative-controlled Supreme Court ruled that a hospital could not be forced to give a deworming drug to a patient with COVID-19.
Wisconsin's conservative-controlled Supreme Court ruled that a hospital could not be forced to give a deworming drug to a patient with COVID-19.
Hair relaxers may affect women's fertility, study suggests
Current and former use of chemical hair straighteners, greater frequency and duration of use, and scalp burns from the products were linked to lower chances of becoming pregnant, the study found.
Current and former use of chemical hair straighteners, greater frequency and duration of use, and scalp burns from the products were linked to lower chances of becoming pregnant, the study found.
Loneliness poses risks as deadly as smoking, US surgeon general says
“(Loneliness) is like hunger or thirst. It's a feeling the body sends us when something we need for survival is missing," the U.S. surgeon general said.
“(Loneliness) is like hunger or thirst. It's a feeling the body sends us when something we need for survival is missing," the U.S. surgeon general said.