'Ozempic weight loss' TikTok craze, diabetes drug harder to get
A TikTok trend promises easy weight loss, but the recent craze involving the use of the prescription drug Ozempic off-label is making it harder to get for those who need it.
A TikTok trend promises easy weight loss, but the recent craze involving the use of the prescription drug Ozempic off-label is making it harder to get for those who need it.
Milwaukee COVID boosters available; 5 and older
The updated COVID-19 boosters are now available at Milwaukee Health Department immunization clinics for everyone five years of age and older.
The updated COVID-19 boosters are now available at Milwaukee Health Department immunization clinics for everyone five years of age and older.
Turkey prices up 73% compared to last year due to factors like the bird flu
Turkey businesses dealing with cases of the bird flu are having their production for the holiday season impacted as the cost of turkey rises at grocery stores.
Turkey businesses dealing with cases of the bird flu are having their production for the holiday season impacted as the cost of turkey rises at grocery stores.
More gardens, green space might boost life spans in poorer neighborhoods, study finds
Every 10% increase in natural space and private gardens was linked to a 7% drop in early death among those younger than 65, the study found.
Every 10% increase in natural space and private gardens was linked to a 7% drop in early death among those younger than 65, the study found.
Gas stoves in California leaking cancer-causing benzene, study finds
Homes in almost every region in the study — Greater Los Angeles, the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento and Fresno — had benzene levels that far exceed the limit determined to be safe.
Homes in almost every region in the study — Greater Los Angeles, the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento and Fresno — had benzene levels that far exceed the limit determined to be safe.
COVID-19 linked to increase in pregnancy-related deaths in the US
COVID-19 drove a dramatic increase in the number of women who died from pregnancy or childbirth complications in the U.S. last year, a crisis that has disproportionately claimed Black and Hispanic women as victims.
COVID-19 drove a dramatic increase in the number of women who died from pregnancy or childbirth complications in the U.S. last year, a crisis that has disproportionately claimed Black and Hispanic women as victims.
FDA OKs Novavax COVID-19 booster dose
The Food and Drug Administration has authorized a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine made by Novavax.
The Food and Drug Administration has authorized a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine made by Novavax.
Children whose parents lack warmth more likely to grow up obese, study finds
In a landmark study, researchers in England found that neglectful parenting can lead to a rise in weight gain for children.
In a landmark study, researchers in England found that neglectful parenting can lead to a rise in weight gain for children.
Good sleep is an integral part of heart health, research says
The American Heart Association added sleep duration to its checklist of factors for heart disease, and a recently-published study underscores the importance of getting good rest.
The American Heart Association added sleep duration to its checklist of factors for heart disease, and a recently-published study underscores the importance of getting good rest.
US warned to prepare as COVID cases rise in Europe
Under 15 million Americans have received the latest booster shots.
Under 15 million Americans have received the latest booster shots.
Meijer administering updated COVID boosters to patients ages 5-11
Meijer pharmacies are now administering updated COVID-19 boosters to patients ages 5-11 at each of the retailer’s pharmacies across the Midwest.
Meijer pharmacies are now administering updated COVID-19 boosters to patients ages 5-11 at each of the retailer’s pharmacies across the Midwest.
Survey: More than 60% believe migraines, allergies, other ailments will be cured in 100 years
Of the 2,000 participants in the survey, 62% said they believed common ailments such as migraines, allergies and the common cold will either be cured or at least better contained in 100 years.
Of the 2,000 participants in the survey, 62% said they believed common ailments such as migraines, allergies and the common cold will either be cured or at least better contained in 100 years.
Boston University researchers claim to have developed new, more lethal COVID strain in lab
Researchers at Boston University added a spike protein from the Omicron variant with the original Wuhan strain, which has an 80% kill rate
Researchers at Boston University added a spike protein from the Omicron variant with the original Wuhan strain, which has an 80% kill rate
Milwaukee County in 'medium' COVID risk; MCTS reinstates masks
Milwaukee County is keeping a close eye on COVID-19 numbers. The community risk level went from low to medium – leading to new mandates in the county.
Milwaukee County is keeping a close eye on COVID-19 numbers. The community risk level went from low to medium – leading to new mandates in the county.
Milwaukee County in 'medium' COVID risk; MCTS reinstates masks
Milwaukee County is keeping a close eye on COVID-19 numbers. The community risk level went from low to medium – leading to new mandates in the county.
Milwaukee County is keeping a close eye on COVID-19 numbers. The community risk level went from low to medium – leading to new mandates in the county.
Teal pumpkins: They’re not just for decoration
Spread a little food allergy awareness and inclusion this year by displaying a teal pumpkin on your doorstep.
Spread a little food allergy awareness and inclusion this year by displaying a teal pumpkin on your doorstep.
VIDEO: Newport Beach doctor removes 23 contact lenses from woman's eye
A Newport Beach doctor has shared a now-viral video of her removing nearly two dozen contact lenses from the eye of an elderly patient.
A Newport Beach doctor has shared a now-viral video of her removing nearly two dozen contact lenses from the eye of an elderly patient.
Findley Medical Clinic: Monkeypox vaccine available
Monkeypox vaccinations are now available at the Findley Medical Clinic.
Monkeypox vaccinations are now available at the Findley Medical Clinic.
Family of George Floyd ‘absolutely going to sue' Kanye West for remarks made about his death
In a recent episode on the podcast, “Drink Champs”, Ye spoke on the death of Floyd. “I watched the George Floyd documentary that Candace Owens put out," Ye said. "They hit him with the fentanyl. If you look, the guy’s knee wasn’t even on his neck like that.”
In a recent episode on the podcast, “Drink Champs”, Ye spoke on the death of Floyd. “I watched the George Floyd documentary that Candace Owens put out," Ye said. "They hit him with the fentanyl. If you look, the guy’s knee wasn’t even on his neck like that.”
Frequent chemical hair straightening linked to higher uterine cancer risk, NIH study finds
The study authors highlighted how the risks may be more heightened for Black women, who reported using hair straightening products more frequently than other groups.
The study authors highlighted how the risks may be more heightened for Black women, who reported using hair straightening products more frequently than other groups.