2 monkeypox strains found in US suggest undetected circulation
Many of the U.S. cases were caused by the same strain as recent cases in Europe, but a few samples show a different strain, federal health officials said.
Many of the U.S. cases were caused by the same strain as recent cases in Europe, but a few samples show a different strain, federal health officials said.
Gun violence and child trauma; conversations to have with kids
Talking about gun violence has become a reality for many families, especially in the past month. Children's Wisconsin trauma specialists have some tips.
Talking about gun violence has become a reality for many families, especially in the past month. Children's Wisconsin trauma specialists have some tips.
Kids who play team sports are less likely to have mental health issues, study suggests
“The results of this study, coupled with previous research findings, suggest that participation in organized team sport may be a useful medium through which to promote child and adolescent mental health,” the researcher said.
“The results of this study, coupled with previous research findings, suggest that participation in organized team sport may be a useful medium through which to promote child and adolescent mental health,” the researcher said.
Melatonin poisoning among kids on the rise, study says
Researchers are drawing attention to a rise in poisonings in children involving the sleep aid melatonin — including a big jump during the pandemic.
Researchers are drawing attention to a rise in poisonings in children involving the sleep aid melatonin — including a big jump during the pandemic.
New genetic experiment was found to shrink woman's pancreatic cancer
Researchers culled T cells from the woman's blood and genetically engineered them to spot a mutant protein fueling her cancer.
Researchers culled T cells from the woman's blood and genetically engineered them to spot a mutant protein fueling her cancer.
Baby formula shortage: Out-of-stock rate continues to worsen, jumping to 73.5%
Abbott Nutrition's Sturgis, Michigan, facility is expected to restart production this week, but that still means products from the plant won't likely return to store shelves until at least mid-July.
Abbott Nutrition's Sturgis, Michigan, facility is expected to restart production this week, but that still means products from the plant won't likely return to store shelves until at least mid-July.
Elderly walking speed could indicate dementia risk, study finds
Researchers found that a dual decline in gait and cognitive function compared with non-decliners was significantly associated with an increased risk of dementia. This risk was highest in those with both gait and memory decline.
Researchers found that a dual decline in gait and cognitive function compared with non-decliners was significantly associated with an increased risk of dementia. This risk was highest in those with both gait and memory decline.
1st COVID-19 vaccine dose possible for kids under 5 as soon as June 21, White House says
The Biden administration says children under 5 may be able to get their first COVID-19 vaccination doses as soon as June 21, if federal regulators authorize shots for the age group as expected.
The Biden administration says children under 5 may be able to get their first COVID-19 vaccination doses as soon as June 21, if federal regulators authorize shots for the age group as expected.
New COVID-19 vaccine option Novavax hopes to win over FDA, Americans
Americans may soon get a new COVID-19 vaccine option — a more traditional kind of shot known as a protein vaccine.
Americans may soon get a new COVID-19 vaccine option — a more traditional kind of shot known as a protein vaccine.
Father sues Delavan-Darien schools after son 'bullied to death'
A father is suing the Delavan-Darien School District, claiming his son was "bullied to death" and the district did nothing to stop it bullying.
A father is suing the Delavan-Darien School District, claiming his son was "bullied to death" and the district did nothing to stop it bullying.
People with food allergies may be less likely to catch COVID-19, study finds
Researchers found that self-reported doctor-diagnosed asthma was not a risk factor for infection, nor was upper respiratory allergies or eczema. In addition, food allergies were associated with a lower infection risk.
Researchers found that self-reported doctor-diagnosed asthma was not a risk factor for infection, nor was upper respiratory allergies or eczema. In addition, food allergies were associated with a lower infection risk.
Strain for the Brain: Walk, run to help advance brain tumor research
May wrapped up Brain Tumor Awareness Month. But there is an event this weekend, the Real Milwaukee team wants you to know about.
May wrapped up Brain Tumor Awareness Month. But there is an event this weekend, the Real Milwaukee team wants you to know about.
173 Milwaukee County OD deaths this year, 53% increase
Already, 173 people have died of an overdose in Milwaukee County in 2022 -- a 53% increase over last year in a county that's seen record OD deaths since 2020.
Already, 173 people have died of an overdose in Milwaukee County in 2022 -- a 53% increase over last year in a county that's seen record OD deaths since 2020.
Sales of e-cigarettes completely banned in Mexico
Mexico had already prohibited imports of the devices since at least October.
Mexico had already prohibited imports of the devices since at least October.
DOJ asks court to reverse rule lifting requirement for COVID masks on public transportation
The U.S. Justice Department on Tuesday asked a federal appeals court to overturn a U.S. District Court judge’s order that declared a government mandate requiring masks on public transportation unlawful, according to a report.
The U.S. Justice Department on Tuesday asked a federal appeals court to overturn a U.S. District Court judge’s order that declared a government mandate requiring masks on public transportation unlawful, according to a report.
Eating one egg per day may help lower risk of heart disease, study suggests
Eggs are loaded with nutrients, while also containing a high level of dietary cholesterol. The study aimed to dig deeper into egg consumption and heart health.
Eggs are loaded with nutrients, while also containing a high level of dietary cholesterol. The study aimed to dig deeper into egg consumption and heart health.
Monkeypox won't turn into a pandemic, WHO expert believes
Monkeypox is known to spread when there is close physical contact with an infected person, their clothing or bedsheets.
Monkeypox is known to spread when there is close physical contact with an infected person, their clothing or bedsheets.
Operation: Conversation; children's mental health campaign
There’s a new campaign aimed at supporting the conversation of mental health as demand for services is growing at an alarming rate.
There’s a new campaign aimed at supporting the conversation of mental health as demand for services is growing at an alarming rate.
Operation: Conversation; children's mental health campaign
There?s a new campaign aimed at supporting the conversation of mental health as demand for services is growing at an alarming rate.
There?s a new campaign aimed at supporting the conversation of mental health as demand for services is growing at an alarming rate.
Milwaukee COVID cases, positivity show improvement
The Milwaukee Health Department on Friday, May 27 reported that COVID-19 positivity and disease burden have shown slight improvement.
The Milwaukee Health Department on Friday, May 27 reported that COVID-19 positivity and disease burden have shown slight improvement.