Wildlife agencies finding elevated 'forever chemicals' in deer, fish
The discovery is prompting health advisories in parts of the country where hunting and fishing are ways of life and key pieces of the economy.
The discovery is prompting health advisories in parts of the country where hunting and fishing are ways of life and key pieces of the economy.
Eating pumpkin may help you look younger and lose weight, experts say
Pumpkin might be fall's favorite fruit, but it's also packed with vitamins and minerals that can help improve your health.
Pumpkin might be fall's favorite fruit, but it's also packed with vitamins and minerals that can help improve your health.
Antidepressant use during pregnancy not linked to ADHD, autism: study
Doctors say untreated mental illness is more dangerous for a developing fetus than the medications used to treat it.
Doctors say untreated mental illness is more dangerous for a developing fetus than the medications used to treat it.
Milwaukee flu vaccine season kickoff; where to get your shot
Flu season is officially here, and Milwaukee leaders came together at Neighborhood House to roll up their sleeves and get their seasonal flu vaccine.
Flu season is officially here, and Milwaukee leaders came together at Neighborhood House to roll up their sleeves and get their seasonal flu vaccine.
Good news related to COVID-19 activity in Milwaukee County
There is good news as it relates to COVID-19 activity in Milwaukee County. Dr. Bill Hartmann from UW Health offers an update.
There is good news as it relates to COVID-19 activity in Milwaukee County. Dr. Bill Hartmann from UW Health offers an update.
Gym owner trains clients with disabilities, diseases for free: ‘I never took a penny’
“Everybody should have the opportunity to improve their health and fitness,” says 37-year-old Javeno McLean.
“Everybody should have the opportunity to improve their health and fitness,” says 37-year-old Javeno McLean.
Regular 'micro breaks' at work could boost energy levels, study suggests
Breaks of 10 minutes or less reduced fatigue and helped employees take on their tasks with more vigor, according to the study published in the journal PLOS One.
Breaks of 10 minutes or less reduced fatigue and helped employees take on their tasks with more vigor, according to the study published in the journal PLOS One.
Monkeypox outbreak may have peaked in US, but still widespread: officials
The virus has mainly spread among gay and bisexual men, though health officials continue to stress that anyone can be infected.
The virus has mainly spread among gay and bisexual men, though health officials continue to stress that anyone can be infected.
Acetaminophen during pregnancy may be linked to attention and sleep problems in young children: New study
A new study suggests a connection between pregnant women's use of acetaminophen and young children's behavioral issues.
A new study suggests a connection between pregnant women's use of acetaminophen and young children's behavioral issues.
2022 Walk to End Alzheimer's: 'We really can make a difference'
Hundreds of people showed up to Ozaukee County's lakefront on Saturday morning to show their support for efforts to end Alzheimer's disease.
Hundreds of people showed up to Ozaukee County's lakefront on Saturday morning to show their support for efforts to end Alzheimer's disease.
Milwaukee Sista Strut, breast cancer cure fundraiser
"Strut with our heads held high” was the message at Milwaukee's annual V100.7 Sista Strut. The walk works to increase awareness of breast cancer in Black women and raise money to find a cure.
"Strut with our heads held high” was the message at Milwaukee's annual V100.7 Sista Strut. The walk works to increase awareness of breast cancer in Black women and raise money to find a cure.
Milwaukee Sista Strut, breast cancer cure fundraiser
"Strut with our heads held high” was the message at Milwaukee's annual V100.7 Sista Strut. The walk works to increase awareness of breast cancer in Black women and raise money to find a cure.
"Strut with our heads held high” was the message at Milwaukee's annual V100.7 Sista Strut. The walk works to increase awareness of breast cancer in Black women and raise money to find a cure.
2022 Walk to End Alzheimer's: 'We really can make a difference'
Hundreds of people showed up to Ozaukee County's lakefront on Saturday morning, Oct. 1 to show their support for efforts to end Alzheimer's disease.
Hundreds of people showed up to Ozaukee County's lakefront on Saturday morning, Oct. 1 to show their support for efforts to end Alzheimer's disease.
Milwaukee County COVID masking changes; bus riders can go maskless
The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) is also no longer requiring masks for bus passengers or operators.
The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) is also no longer requiring masks for bus passengers or operators.
Milwaukee County COVID masking changes; bus riders can go maskless
Effective Friday, Sept. 30, masking will no longer be required at the Courthouse Complex for employees and for all visitors. MCTS is also no longer requiring masks for bus passengers or operators.
Effective Friday, Sept. 30, masking will no longer be required at the Courthouse Complex for employees and for all visitors. MCTS is also no longer requiring masks for bus passengers or operators.
Study: Consuming too much artificial sweeteners increases risk of stroke, heart disease
Sugar has come under fire from the medical community after studies linked it to weight gain and an increased risk of diabetes, cancer, heart disease and acne. As a result, more and more people are turning to alternative sweeteners.
Sugar has come under fire from the medical community after studies linked it to weight gain and an increased risk of diabetes, cancer, heart disease and acne. As a result, more and more people are turning to alternative sweeteners.
Much-debated drug from Amylyx for Lou Gehrig’s disease wins FDA approval
A much-debated drug for Lou Gehrig’s disease won U.S. approval on Thursday from the Food and Drug Administration.
A much-debated drug for Lou Gehrig’s disease won U.S. approval on Thursday from the Food and Drug Administration.
Drive-thru flu clinics available select Saturdays
Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Health Network are offering opportunities for you to get your fall flu shot – during drive-thru clinics.
Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Health Network are offering opportunities for you to get your fall flu shot – during drive-thru clinics.
Kids with head lice shouldn’t be sent home from school, new AAP guidance says
The American Academy of Pediatrics says a head lice diagnosis is neither a health hazard nor a sign of poor hygiene, and children should not miss school because of it.
The American Academy of Pediatrics says a head lice diagnosis is neither a health hazard nor a sign of poor hygiene, and children should not miss school because of it.
Milwaukee County COVID level low; 1st time in 5 months
Dr. Ben Weston, the Chief Health Policy Advisory for Milwaukee County, tweeted that the county will shift to LOW COVID-19 level on Thursday, Sept. 29.
Dr. Ben Weston, the Chief Health Policy Advisory for Milwaukee County, tweeted that the county will shift to LOW COVID-19 level on Thursday, Sept. 29.