COVID cases tick up; officials urge wearing masks in indoor public spaces
Health officials are strongly advising people get back to wearing masks in indoor public places. That is because the latest COVID-19 variants are the most contagious to date.
Health officials are strongly advising people get back to wearing masks in indoor public places. That is because the latest COVID-19 variants are the most contagious to date.
Fentanyl risk from $1 bill? Drug safety expert dispels myths about second-hand exposure
In a viral Facebook post, a Kentucky woman says she had to be hospitalized after picking up a dollar bill from the ground that she thinks was laced with the drug fentanyl.
In a viral Facebook post, a Kentucky woman says she had to be hospitalized after picking up a dollar bill from the ground that she thinks was laced with the drug fentanyl.
COVID vaccine; new effort to boost vaccination rate in 4 ZIP codes
The Milwaukee County Public Health Collaborative announced a public awareness campaign to increase vaccination rates in the city’s lowest vaccinated neighborhoods.
The Milwaukee County Public Health Collaborative announced a public awareness campaign to increase vaccination rates in the city’s lowest vaccinated neighborhoods.
White House updates response plan for infectious COVID variants; pushes boosters
“If you’re over 50 and you haven’t gotten the shot this year, you should go get a shot," said White House COVID-19 coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha. "It’s going to save your life.”
“If you’re over 50 and you haven’t gotten the shot this year, you should go get a shot," said White House COVID-19 coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha. "It’s going to save your life.”
Prevalence of autism spectrum disorder among US children continues to rise, study suggests
The study estimated that the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder among U.S. kids was 3.14% as of 2020. Meanwhile, there has been more awareness and a wider availability of services.
The study estimated that the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder among U.S. kids was 3.14% as of 2020. Meanwhile, there has been more awareness and a wider availability of services.
Monkeypox: 1st case in Milwaukee resident, health officials say
The Milwaukee Health Department announced on Monday, July 11 Milwaukee's first case of monkeypox.
The Milwaukee Health Department announced on Monday, July 11 Milwaukee's first case of monkeypox.
Monkeypox: 1st case in Milwaukee resident, health officials say
The Milwaukee Health Department announced on Monday Milwaukee's first case of monkeypox.
The Milwaukee Health Department announced on Monday Milwaukee's first case of monkeypox.
First case of monkeypox in Milwaukee resident
A news release says on Saturday, July 9, a case of monkeypox was identified in a Milwaukee resident. The Milwaukee Health Department is in contact with the individual, who is currently isolating and following all recommended guidance, and notified all close contacts. This is the second case of monkeypox confirmed in a Wisconsin resident, as identified by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS).
A news release says on Saturday, July 9, a case of monkeypox was identified in a Milwaukee resident. The Milwaukee Health Department is in contact with the individual, who is currently isolating and following all recommended guidance, and notified all close contacts. This is the second case of monkeypox confirmed in a Wisconsin resident, as identified by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS).
EU urges second COVID-19 boosters for people ages 60 to 79
The European Union said Monday it's “critical” that authorities in the 27-nation bloc consider giving second coronavirus booster shots as a new wave of the pandemic sweeps over the continent.
The European Union said Monday it's “critical” that authorities in the 27-nation bloc consider giving second coronavirus booster shots as a new wave of the pandemic sweeps over the continent.
West Bend toddler with leukemia has Disney dreams
A mission to make a dream come true ? that's the goal of a group helping raise money for a West Bend girl battling leukemia.
A mission to make a dream come true ? that's the goal of a group helping raise money for a West Bend girl battling leukemia.
Feeling 'hangry' may be rooted in science and not all in our heads: New study
A new clinical study suggests that feeling 'hangry' is not just our imagination.
A new clinical study suggests that feeling 'hangry' is not just our imagination.
COVID-19 omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5 could be ‘worst’ so far, doctors say
Subvariants BA.4 and BA.5 are more transmissible, and early evidence shows both are capable of evading immune responses from previous infection as well as current COVID-19 vaccines.
Subvariants BA.4 and BA.5 are more transmissible, and early evidence shows both are capable of evading immune responses from previous infection as well as current COVID-19 vaccines.
Deadly brain-eating amoeba found in Iowa beach as temperatures rise
A rare but deadly brain-eating amoeba has forced state officials to close an Iowa beach for swimming.
A rare but deadly brain-eating amoeba has forced state officials to close an Iowa beach for swimming.
Wisconsin Supreme Court: Health officers can issue unilateral orders
Local health officers can unilaterally issue orders to slow diseases, the state Supreme Court ruled Friday.
Local health officers can unilaterally issue orders to slow diseases, the state Supreme Court ruled Friday.
Beijing appears to retract vaccine mandate after pushback
The Chinese capital Beijing appears to have backed off a plan to launch a vaccine mandate for entry into certain public spaces after pushback from residents.
The Chinese capital Beijing appears to have backed off a plan to launch a vaccine mandate for entry into certain public spaces after pushback from residents.
Wisconsin governor candidates say gas prices a priority
You have a big choice to make in the August primary for governor of Wisconsin. Those candidates have a lot to say about an issue hitting your wallet ? gas prices.
You have a big choice to make in the August primary for governor of Wisconsin. Those candidates have a lot to say about an issue hitting your wallet ? gas prices.
Retired St. Francis K-9 has terminal disease, fundraiser started
A retired St. Francis police K-9 has been diagnosed with degenerative myelopathy, a terminal nerve disease. Now, there is a call to help "Officer Bane."
A retired St. Francis police K-9 has been diagnosed with degenerative myelopathy, a terminal nerve disease. Now, there is a call to help "Officer Bane."
New vaccine could protect against COVID-19 variants before they emerge
The vaccine works by using spike proteins from SARS-CoV-2 — the virus that causes COVID-19 — and seven other related animal viruses with the potential to cause a pandemic in humans.
The vaccine works by using spike proteins from SARS-CoV-2 — the virus that causes COVID-19 — and seven other related animal viruses with the potential to cause a pandemic in humans.
Red Cross: Donate blood, platelets in July, chance to win Shark Week merchandise
The American Red Cross and Discovery are partnering for Shark Week and invite people to dive in to help save lives by giving blood or platelets in July.
The American Red Cross and Discovery are partnering for Shark Week and invite people to dive in to help save lives by giving blood or platelets in July.
Movement disorder treatment; Lake Geneva man benefits from brain surgery
A two-part Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) procedure at Froedtert Hospital has changed the life of a Lake Geneva man suffering from a movement disorder.
A two-part Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) procedure at Froedtert Hospital has changed the life of a Lake Geneva man suffering from a movement disorder.