Milwaukee lead pipe replacement, federal assistance planned

Milwaukee still has more than 60,000 potentially dangerous lead laterals leading to homes. Friday, the city got a big boost in the effort to get rid of them.

FDA declines to regulate CBD as foods, supplements; calls on Congress for fix

Despite a massive and growing market, the FDA said there’s not enough evidence about CBD to confirm that it's safe for use in foods or as a dietary supplement.

Outdoor play could reduce negative impacts from screen time in young children, study finds

Researchers say the findings suggest that outdoor play may mitigate the connection between higher screen time and later suboptimal neurodevelopment, implying the potential for intervention.

Nearly 1 in 5 Americans regularly or occasionally use sleep medication, survey finds

Women were more likely than men to take sleep medication, and use generally increased with age, according to research published by the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics.

Milwaukee St. Francis labor/delivery closed; Common Council meeting

The Milwaukee Common Council will meet Thursday to discuss the labor and delivery unit at St. Francis. The unit was closed just before Christmas.

Mexico issues alert over social media tranquilizer ‘challenge'

Health authorities in Mexico issued an alert Wednesday over an internet "challenge" in which groups of students at three schools in Mexico have taken tranquilizers vying to see who can stay awake longer.

United for Waukesha Resiliency Center offers mental health help

The city of Waukesha has taken a big step toward long-term recovery just over a year after Darrell Brooks drove his SUV through the Waukesha Christmas parade, killing six and injuring more than 60.

FDA proposes new limits for lead in processed baby foods

The FDA’s proposed allowable limits of lead in baby foods apply to those packaged in jars, pouches, tubs, and boxes that are intended for babies and children under age 2.

Amazon launches subscription prescription drug service

Amazon says RxPass is a subscription service for customers who have Prime memberships. Consumers will pay $5 a month to fill as many prescriptions as they need from a list of 50 generic medications.

UV nail polish dryers damaging to human cells, study finds

Researchers took a look at these lamps popular with gel manicures after reading about a woman’s rare form of skin cancer on her finger.

Thinx period underwear lawsuit over PFAS settles for $4 million

Thinx, the first and arguably most well-known brand on the market, was sued for allegedly having toxic chemicals in their period underwear.

Alabama farmer secretly paid pharmacy bills for those in need for years

An Alabama farmer secretly paid pharmacy bills of those who were unable to pay or didn’t have insurance for years. It was only after his death that his secret came out.

USDA cracks down on 'organic fraud' in food with new regulations

For the first time since 1990, the USDA is strengthening its organic food regulations in the U.S. with new rules that aim to prevent fraud and protect the agency’s trusted organic seal.

Get paid $1,000 to eat cheese before bed – in the name of science

Fancy a little bedtime brie, a Swiss snooze, or a Neufchatel nap? The folks at one mattress review site want to pay you to eat cheese before bed.