Many of us have a vitamin D deficiency and don't know it, researchers say
Almost half of us, worldwide, suffer from a vitamin D deficiency. And before you go running for the sun, that may not necessarily be the cure.
Almost half of us, worldwide, suffer from a vitamin D deficiency. And before you go running for the sun, that may not necessarily be the cure.
Study finds greener cities could benefit human health, save thousands of lives
Researchers found that between 34,000-38,000 deaths could have been reduced if “greenness” increased in U.S. metropolitan areas.
Researchers found that between 34,000-38,000 deaths could have been reduced if “greenness” increased in U.S. metropolitan areas.
Baby formula shortage: Evers signs order prohibiting price gouging
Gov. Tony Evers signed an emergency order prohibiting baby formula price gouging. The order prohibits price gouging for the next 90 days.
Gov. Tony Evers signed an emergency order prohibiting baby formula price gouging. The order prohibits price gouging for the next 90 days.
Wisconsin DHS answers questions about COVID-19 in the state
Dr. Ryan Westergaard, Wisconsin's Chief Medical Officer, answers questions about COVID-19 in the state.
Dr. Ryan Westergaard, Wisconsin's Chief Medical Officer, answers questions about COVID-19 in the state.
COVID-19 in Wisconsin: Health officials offer status update
Dr. Ryan Westergaard, Wisconsin's Chief Medical Officer, answered questions on Thursday, May 26 about COVID-19 in the state.
Dr. Ryan Westergaard, Wisconsin's Chief Medical Officer, answered questions on Thursday, May 26 about COVID-19 in the state.
Milwaukee County updated COVID dashboard; offers race, ethnicity data
Milwaukee County leaders announced updates to the county's COVID-19 dashboard, the first dashboard in the country to display COVID-19 data broken down by race & ethnicity.
Milwaukee County leaders announced updates to the county's COVID-19 dashboard, the first dashboard in the country to display COVID-19 data broken down by race & ethnicity.
Texas school shooting: Talking with kids
The recent events in Uvalde weigh heavy on all of us, and that can include children. Though younger children may not fully know what happened, they’re perceptive, especially with news on this everywhere.
The recent events in Uvalde weigh heavy on all of us, and that can include children. Though younger children may not fully know what happened, they’re perceptive, especially with news on this everywhere.
Vaccines don't always protect infected from 'long Covid,' new research shows
Research in U.S. veterans provides fresh evidence that long COVID-19 can happen even after breakthrough infections following vaccination.
Research in U.S. veterans provides fresh evidence that long COVID-19 can happen even after breakthrough infections following vaccination.
Smallpox vaccine Jynneos can prevent monkeypox, CDC says
The CDC said they have a stockpile of a smallpox vaccine that is effective in treating monkeypox.
The CDC said they have a stockpile of a smallpox vaccine that is effective in treating monkeypox.
COVID-19 rebound reported after Pfizer’s pill Paxlovid, CDC says
A small number of COVID-19 patients are relapsing after taking Pfizer's antiviral pill, raising questions about the drug at the center of the U.S. response effort.
A small number of COVID-19 patients are relapsing after taking Pfizer's antiviral pill, raising questions about the drug at the center of the U.S. response effort.
Milwaukee County Zoo COVID policy update: Masks required indoors
The Milwaukee County Zoo announced on Monday, May 23 a chance in its mask policy.
The Milwaukee County Zoo announced on Monday, May 23 a chance in its mask policy.
COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 5: Pfizer says 3 small doses offer strong protection
Pfizer says it plans to give the data to U.S. regulators later this week. The 18 million tots under 5 are the only group in the U.S. not yet eligible for COVID-19 vaccination.
Pfizer says it plans to give the data to U.S. regulators later this week. The 18 million tots under 5 are the only group in the U.S. not yet eligible for COVID-19 vaccination.
Theories emerge for mysterious liver illnesses in children
CDC officials last week said they are now looking into 180 possible cases across the U.S. Most of the children were hospitalized, at least 15 required liver transplants and six died.
CDC officials last week said they are now looking into 180 possible cases across the U.S. Most of the children were hospitalized, at least 15 required liver transplants and six died.
Hotter nights due to climate change will cost us sleep, study suggests
By the year 2099, hotter “suboptimal temperatures” may reduce sleep by 50 to 58 hours per person each year, according to a new study of adults from around the world.
By the year 2099, hotter “suboptimal temperatures” may reduce sleep by 50 to 58 hours per person each year, according to a new study of adults from around the world.
Monkeypox likely spread by sex at 2 raves in Europe, expert says
A doctor says the leading theory to explain the more than 90 cases of monkeypox in a dozen countries including the U.S. was sexual transmission among gay and bisexual men at two raves in Spain and Belgium.
A doctor says the leading theory to explain the more than 90 cases of monkeypox in a dozen countries including the U.S. was sexual transmission among gay and bisexual men at two raves in Spain and Belgium.
Donate blood to Red Cross, earn chance to win VIP trip to Graceland
It’s critically important the Red Cross maintain a stable blood supply for patients this summer.
It’s critically important the Red Cross maintain a stable blood supply for patients this summer.
Baby formula shortage: 78,000 pounds of formula arrives in US
The flight was the first of several to provide “some incremental relief in the coming days” as the government tries to address a critical baby formula shortage.
The flight was the first of several to provide “some incremental relief in the coming days” as the government tries to address a critical baby formula shortage.
Zac Brown Band founding member John Driskell Hopkins announces ALS diagnosis
John Driskell Hopkins, who's been with the band since the beginning, said he's noticed some balance issues and stiffness in his hands over the past several years.
John Driskell Hopkins, who's been with the band since the beginning, said he's noticed some balance issues and stiffness in his hands over the past several years.
Biden on Monkeypox: Outbreak should concern 'everybody,' as health experts are baffled
The U.S. reported its first confirmed monkeypox case this week.
The U.S. reported its first confirmed monkeypox case this week.
Baby formula flights to relieve shortage to arrive this weekend
The White House said Friday that the U.S. Air Force planes will depart a base in Germany carrying 132 pallets of Nestlé formula.
The White House said Friday that the U.S. Air Force planes will depart a base in Germany carrying 132 pallets of Nestlé formula.