Ryan Reynolds films colonoscopy to raise cancer awareness; doctors find polyp
The 45-year-old actor broadcast the procedure after losing a bet to his friend, actor Rob McElhenney. Doctors say it was “potentially life-saving" for Reynolds.
The 45-year-old actor broadcast the procedure after losing a bet to his friend, actor Rob McElhenney. Doctors say it was “potentially life-saving" for Reynolds.
Wisconsin Construction Wellness Community fights suicide, risk 4x higher
You may think of construction work as inherently dangerous, but suicide is killing about five times as many construction workers as deaths on the job. The new Wisconsin Construction Wellness Community is aimed at fighting back.
You may think of construction work as inherently dangerous, but suicide is killing about five times as many construction workers as deaths on the job. The new Wisconsin Construction Wellness Community is aimed at fighting back.
Wisconsin Construction Wellness Community fights suicide, risk 4x higher
You may think of construction work as inherently dangerous, but suicide is killing about five times as many construction workers as deaths on the job. The new Wisconsin Construction Wellness Community is aimed at fighting back.
You may think of construction work as inherently dangerous, but suicide is killing about five times as many construction workers as deaths on the job. The new Wisconsin Construction Wellness Community is aimed at fighting back.
COVID vaccine questions; Milwaukee County's top doctor offers answers
Milwaukee County's top doctor was an open book on Tuesday, Sept. 13 – answering questions about COVID-19 and the new vaccine booster that targets the latest variants.
Milwaukee County's top doctor was an open book on Tuesday, Sept. 13 – answering questions about COVID-19 and the new vaccine booster that targets the latest variants.
Blood test can detect multiple cancers early, study finds
A blood test may be able to detect the early stages of several cancers in which routine screening options aren’t available.
A blood test may be able to detect the early stages of several cancers in which routine screening options aren’t available.
Family travels the world after learning children will go blind
Edith Lemay and Sebastien Pelletier want their children to enjoy their vision while they still have it.
Edith Lemay and Sebastien Pelletier want their children to enjoy their vision while they still have it.
Study: Only eating during day may help improve mental health in night shift workers
It’s estimated that about 20% of the workforce is made up of shift workers, who are more at risk of having depression and anxiety, researchers said.
It’s estimated that about 20% of the workforce is made up of shift workers, who are more at risk of having depression and anxiety, researchers said.
Biden hopes ending cancer can be a 'national purpose' for US
The commander-in-chief wants to develop treatments and therapeutics to battle cancer and hopes to meet a goal to cut cancer deaths by 50% over the next 25 years to improve the lives of caregivers and people suffering from cancer.
The commander-in-chief wants to develop treatments and therapeutics to battle cancer and hopes to meet a goal to cut cancer deaths by 50% over the next 25 years to improve the lives of caregivers and people suffering from cancer.
What is Enterovirus D68? CDC alerts pediatricians on rare illness affecting children
The CDC recently issued a health advisory regarding the respiratory illness after doctors across the country reported an increase in hospitalizations last month.
The CDC recently issued a health advisory regarding the respiratory illness after doctors across the country reported an increase in hospitalizations last month.
FDA warns of rare cases of cancers possibly linked to breast implants
While rare, the FDA is warning about certain cancers, including squamous cell carcinoma and various lymphomas, that may develop in scar tissue that forms around breast implants.
While rare, the FDA is warning about certain cancers, including squamous cell carcinoma and various lymphomas, that may develop in scar tissue that forms around breast implants.
US to award $35M in grants to tribes for 988 mental health crisis line
The 988 hotline, which went live in July, was designed to be an easy number to remember, similar to 911.
The 988 hotline, which went live in July, was designed to be an easy number to remember, similar to 911.
Packers coach discusses Wausau anchor's death, mental health
Green Bay Packers coach Rich Bisaccia took time to talk about Neena Pacholke, the Wausau news anchor who died by suicide in August.
Green Bay Packers coach Rich Bisaccia took time to talk about Neena Pacholke, the Wausau news anchor who died by suicide in August.
FDA OKs Daxxify, an anti-wrinkle injection and Botox competitor
Studies showed the Daxxify drug can temporarily improve moderate to severe frown lines in adults for a median duration of about six months, according to the company.
Studies showed the Daxxify drug can temporarily improve moderate to severe frown lines in adults for a median duration of about six months, according to the company.
Froedtert: COVID vaccine exemptions for some employees to expire
With the Novavax vaccination for COVID-19 now available – Froedtert Health is withdrawing a specific medical and religious exemption held by some of its employees.
With the Novavax vaccination for COVID-19 now available – Froedtert Health is withdrawing a specific medical and religious exemption held by some of its employees.
Froedtert: COVID vaccine exemptions for some employees to expire
With the Novavax vaccination for COVID-19 now available – Froedtert Health is withdrawing a specific medical and religious exemption held by some of its employees.
With the Novavax vaccination for COVID-19 now available – Froedtert Health is withdrawing a specific medical and religious exemption held by some of its employees.
Wisconsin DHS: Get boosted against COVID-19 this fall
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is urging Wisconsinites to make a plan to get boosted against COVID-19 this fall.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is urging Wisconsinites to make a plan to get boosted against COVID-19 this fall.
Many 9/11 first responders still fighting for health benefits 21 years later
The World Trade Center Health Program faces a $3 billion funding shortfall.
The World Trade Center Health Program faces a $3 billion funding shortfall.
Study suggests walking this range of steps per day can reduce the risk of dementia
The study of nearly 78,000 adults looked at steps per day, and also the intensity of the steps, and the association with the risk of developing dementia.
The study of nearly 78,000 adults looked at steps per day, and also the intensity of the steps, and the association with the risk of developing dementia.
COVID vaccine booster targeting omicron available at Hayat Pharmacy
Hayat Pharmacy in Milwaukee is now offering the updated COVID-19 (bivalent) vaccine boosters.
Hayat Pharmacy in Milwaukee is now offering the updated COVID-19 (bivalent) vaccine boosters.
Nation's report card, COVID-related reading, math decline
A new national study finds math and reading scores for America's 9-year-old students fell sharply during the pandemic, underscoring the impact of two years of learning disruptions. Efforts are being made in southeast Wisconsin to bridge the gap.
A new national study finds math and reading scores for America's 9-year-old students fell sharply during the pandemic, underscoring the impact of two years of learning disruptions. Efforts are being made in southeast Wisconsin to bridge the gap.