COVID vaccine boosters; Pfizer, Moderna approval pending

The FDA authorized Pfizer and Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine booster shots on Aug. 31, putting final approval in the hands of the CDC.

Bucks blood drive Friday; donors will receive special ticket offer

The Milwaukee Bucks, the Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin health network and the Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin are teaming up to host the Bucks Blood Drive at Fiserv Forum on Friday, Sept. 2.

COVID self-tests: Wisconsin households eligible to order free package

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) launched an online program for Wisconsinites to get free at-home rapid COVID-19 tests delivered directly to them.

Federal free at-home COVID test program ending, how to get more for free
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The federal government's program providing free at-home COVID testing kits will end, at least temporarily, Sept. 2. However, that doesn't mean you can't still get free tests.

Overdose prevention; fentanyl test strips part of effort

Fentanyl test strips are legal in Wisconsin and can help prevent an overdose. Milwaukee and Waukesha counties are focused on that one drug in particular.

Federal free at-home COVID test program ending, how to get more for free

The federal government's program providing free at-home COVID testing kits will end, at least temporarily, Sept. 2. However, that doesn't mean you can't still get free tests.

FDA approves tweaked ‘combo shot’ COVID booster to target variants

The FDA is taking a gamble with a fast-tracked approval of the updated shot, hoping to beat out any more virus mutations before the fall and winter surge hits.

Clippers' John Wall says he considered suicide during struggles: 'Darkest place I've ever been in'

John Wall says he considered taking his own life during a time in the last three years when he was dealing with a torn Achilles and the deaths of family members at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

More Americans smoke marijuana than cigarettes, poll finds

In a Gallup poll first, more Americans say they smoke pot over tobacco, while most people surveyed believe marijuana should be legalized in all states.

At-home COVID testing kits; changes on the horizon

There are changes on the horizon on how you will get your hands on an at-home COVID-19 test.

Drinkers of black tea enjoy possible health benefits, NIH study suggests

Those who drank two or more cups of black tea per day were linked to a modestly lower risk of death from any cause, according to the study.

President Biden student loan forgiveness plan cost
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President Biden's student loan forgiveness announcement is being welcomed by many who say it will help Americans struggling with debt, but one economist says the plan may not give the country the "most bang for our buck."

Aaron Rodgers explains calculated 'immunized' remark that fueled COVID controversy

Aaron Rodgers appeared on a recent episode of "The Joe Rogan Experience" and said he knew he was going to get the question about the COVID vaccine at last year’s training camp and thought about how he was going to answer.