Overdose deaths: Milwaukee groups hold harm reduction drive-thru
With overdose deaths contributing to Wisconsin residents dying young, Milwaukee groups parntered for a harm reduction drive-thru.
With overdose deaths contributing to Wisconsin residents dying young, Milwaukee groups parntered for a harm reduction drive-thru.
New vibrating, drug-free pill may help chronic constipation
A first-of-its-kind, drug-free pill designed to “gently” vibrate in the colon may help squeeze food through the gut of chronically constipated people.
A first-of-its-kind, drug-free pill designed to “gently” vibrate in the colon may help squeeze food through the gut of chronically constipated people.
COVID self-tests: Wisconsin households eligible to order 2 every month
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announces that Wisconsin households can now get two free at-home COVID-19 self-test kits every month through the Say Yes! COVID Test website.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announces that Wisconsin households can now get two free at-home COVID-19 self-test kits every month through the Say Yes! COVID Test website.
Celebrities promote ice baths, but science on health benefits is lukewarm
Some benefits of ice baths include improved mood, more energy, and weight loss. Among the biggest questions for researchers: How cold does water have to be to achieve any health benefits?
Some benefits of ice baths include improved mood, more energy, and weight loss. Among the biggest questions for researchers: How cold does water have to be to achieve any health benefits?
Damar Hamlin 'will play professional football again,' NFLPA medical director says
It's been just over one month since Damar Hamlin went into cardiac arrest during a game.
It's been just over one month since Damar Hamlin went into cardiac arrest during a game.
After Milwaukee officer's sacrifice, mental health toll a reality
Milwaukee Police Officer Peter Jerving's death is taking a toll on fellow officers. Mental health for law enforcement is now more common.
Milwaukee Police Officer Peter Jerving's death is taking a toll on fellow officers. Mental health for law enforcement is now more common.
Frequently taking sleeping pills could increase risk of dementia, study says
The study also noted that white participants who frequently took sleeping medications had a higher likelihood of developing dementia compared to their Black cohorts.
The study also noted that white participants who frequently took sleeping medications had a higher likelihood of developing dementia compared to their Black cohorts.
Revitalizing old blood with anti-inflammatory drug could slow aging, study suggests
The new study focused on an anti-inflammatory drug used for rheumatoid arthritis and found that it may reverse some of the effects of aging on the blood system in mice.
The new study focused on an anti-inflammatory drug used for rheumatoid arthritis and found that it may reverse some of the effects of aging on the blood system in mice.
New campaign reinforces tobacco law; 21 legal sales age
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has launched a public education campaign with one simple message: 21 is the minimum legal sales age for tobacco and vape products – no matter what.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has launched a public education campaign with one simple message: 21 is the minimum legal sales age for tobacco and vape products – no matter what.
Fabuloso recall: Colgate-Palmolive recalls 4.9M cleaners over bacteria risk
In a warning notice, posted Wednesday, the federal regulatory agency said consumers should "immediately" stop using the recalled Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaner products.
In a warning notice, posted Wednesday, the federal regulatory agency said consumers should "immediately" stop using the recalled Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaner products.
Breast cancer vaccine clinical trial by UW Carbone Cancer Center
The UW Carbone Cancer Center announced it is one of three research institutions in the United States now participating in a breast cancer vaccine clinical trial.
The UW Carbone Cancer Center announced it is one of three research institutions in the United States now participating in a breast cancer vaccine clinical trial.
Waukesha backyard chicken ordinance ruffles feathers
A Waukesha backyard chicken ordinance has ruffled some feathers. The city wants to regulate backyard chicken ownership, and Waukesha has never had rules in place before for this.
A Waukesha backyard chicken ordinance has ruffled some feathers. The city wants to regulate backyard chicken ownership, and Waukesha has never had rules in place before for this.
1 in 8 older Americans addicted to highly processed foods, poll finds
The researchers said a major reason highly-processed foods can be so addictive is that they can trigger the release of dopamine in the brain’s reward system at levels comparable to nicotine and alcohol.
The researchers said a major reason highly-processed foods can be so addictive is that they can trigger the release of dopamine in the brain’s reward system at levels comparable to nicotine and alcohol.
Wisconsin DHS Secretary; Kirsten Johnson appointed by Gov. Evers
Gov. Tony Evers announced on Monday, Feb. 6 his appointment of Kirsten Johnson to serve as secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
Gov. Tony Evers announced on Monday, Feb. 6 his appointment of Kirsten Johnson to serve as secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
‘Intensive’ blood pressure treatment could reduce dementia risk: study
The study found that intensive blood pressure treatment may help to clear toxins and other byproducts from the brain.
The study found that intensive blood pressure treatment may help to clear toxins and other byproducts from the brain.
USDA targets sugar, sodium in new proposed nutrition standards for school meals
The 280-page plan includes the first limits on added sugars.
The 280-page plan includes the first limits on added sugars.
Gee's Clippers cancer screenings 'a chance to catch things sooner'
Gee's Clippers in Milwaukee held its second annual free skin, hair and nail screening event. It focused on screening for certain types of cancer.
Gee's Clippers in Milwaukee held its second annual free skin, hair and nail screening event. It focused on screening for certain types of cancer.
Caddie collapses, administered CPR during second round of Pebble Beach Pro-Am
The caddie, whose name was not released, collapsed on the 11th fairway and had CPR performed on him until an ambulance arrived to take him to the hospital.
The caddie, whose name was not released, collapsed on the 11th fairway and had CPR performed on him until an ambulance arrived to take him to the hospital.
Wisconsin EMS shortage: 'Operating on skeleton crews'
Staffing and funding problems are putting EMS at risk of falling apart in several communities across the state.
Staffing and funding problems are putting EMS at risk of falling apart in several communities across the state.
Super Bowl LVII: NFL will offer free CPR training in Arizona
In addition to free CPR training in Arizona, the league throughout February is raising money to support CPR education and youth sports safety efforts across the country.
In addition to free CPR training in Arizona, the league throughout February is raising money to support CPR education and youth sports safety efforts across the country.