Waukesha County Fair opens; exhibitors happy bird flu rule lifted

The Waukesha County Fair opened and welcomed guests that were banned until just a month ago. Poultry had been banned due to bird flu concerns.

Laughing gas and childbirth: An option for patients looking for a middle ground

Doctors and patients around the world are likely familiar with using laughing gas during childbirth, but it’s largely gone under the radar here in the U.S. — until now.

CDC endorses more traditional Novavax COVID-19 vaccine for adults

Health officials say U.S. adults who haven’t gotten any COVID-19 shots yet should consider a new option from Novavax.

75% of US teens aren’t getting recommended daily exercise, particularly females, study finds

Researchers suspected that the environment at school could play an important role in determining how comfortable students feel participating in school sports or other physical activities.

Milwaukee grocery store offers fresh produce in 'food desert'

For Milwaukee families living in so-called "food deserts," access to fresh fruit and vegetables includes a bus ride, long walk, or lengthy car ride. One Milwaukee store is now working for change.

Fauci to retire by the end of Biden's term: report

Dr. Anthony Fauci is reportedly set to retire after more than five decades in federal service.

Community COVID vigil in Milwaukee offers hope, chance to reflect

Milwaukee's first ever city-wide COVID-19 vigil gave some people a sense of hope. It was held at Washington Park by the Milwaukee Muslim Women's Coalition.

988 lifeline: Veterans mental health crisis help available

With the new 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, veterans and service members can then dial 1 to be connected with someone specifically qualified to help.

Abortion laws spark profound changes in other medical care

Abortion restrictions and the overturn of Roe v. Wade are having profound repercussions in reproductive medicine as well as in other areas of medical care.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline launches Saturday

The traditional 10-digit National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is becoming the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline starting Saturday, July 16.

Not getting enough water? Eat it with these hydrating foods

If carrying around a giant water container for you and everyone in your family sounds daunting, it's time to change your hydration game plan.

CDC detects traces of weed killer linked to cancer in majority of US urine samples

Bayer, the German pharmaceutical company which owns roundup, the commonly used weed killer which contains a chemical believed to cause cancer, is facing hundreds of lawsuits. That chemical has now been found in more than 80% of U.S. urine samples.

Waukesha County mental health dispatch program takes step forward
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A Waukesha County committee voted to expand a pilot program that sends clinical therapists on mental health-related calls with law enforcement.