Moderna says updated COVID shot boosts omicron protection
Moderna’s study results revealed people given the combination vaccine shot had higher antibody levels to fight omicron and other variants.
Moderna’s study results revealed people given the combination vaccine shot had higher antibody levels to fight omicron and other variants.
US has wasted more than 82 million COVID-19 vaccine doses: report
The Biden administration said the COVID-19 vaccine could be available to young children as Pfizer and BioNTech have requested they undergo a three-dose regimen
The Biden administration said the COVID-19 vaccine could be available to young children as Pfizer and BioNTech have requested they undergo a three-dose regimen
Wisconsin Supreme Court: Businesses' COVID records can be released
The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled that the public has a right to see government records related to the tracking COVID-19 outbreaks at businesses.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled that the public has a right to see government records related to the tracking COVID-19 outbreaks at businesses.
FDA panel greenlights Novavax COVID-19 vaccine
FDA's vaccine chief said another choice in the U.S. may entice at least some vaccine holdouts - whatever their reason - to consider rolling up their sleeves.
FDA's vaccine chief said another choice in the U.S. may entice at least some vaccine holdouts - whatever their reason - to consider rolling up their sleeves.
Small study of rectal cancer treatment brings every single patient into remission
Every single rectal cancer patient with a certain mutation entered remission after receiving the experimental immunotherapy drug in a small clinical trial.
Every single rectal cancer patient with a certain mutation entered remission after receiving the experimental immunotherapy drug in a small clinical trial.
Potential 'pregnancy register' in Poland stokes privacy fears for women
The right-wing government in Poland, where a near-total abortion ban is in place, now faces accusations it is creating a “pregnancy register.”
The right-wing government in Poland, where a near-total abortion ban is in place, now faces accusations it is creating a “pregnancy register.”
Milwaukee Strain for the Brain fundraiser for brain tumor research
Milwaukee's Strain for the Brain Run/Walk took place Sunday, honoring individuals living with a brain tumor, those who lost the fight and the many people who love them.
Milwaukee's Strain for the Brain Run/Walk took place Sunday, honoring individuals living with a brain tumor, those who lost the fight and the many people who love them.
Newburg Fire Department fundraiser, COVID, finances impact turnout
The Newburg Fire Department hosted a big party Sunday afternoon, an event that's been around for decades and keeps the station operating.
The Newburg Fire Department hosted a big party Sunday afternoon, an event that's been around for decades and keeps the station operating.
Milwaukee Strain for the Brain fundraiser for brain tumor research
Milwaukee's Strain for the Brain Run/Walk took place Sunday, honoring individuals living with a brain tumor, those who lost the fight and the many people who love them.
Milwaukee's Strain for the Brain Run/Walk took place Sunday, honoring individuals living with a brain tumor, those who lost the fight and the many people who love them.
Drug could help thousands with advanced breast cancer, researchers say
The latest gain for targeted cancer therapy could open new treatment possibilities to thousands of patients with advanced breast cancer.
The latest gain for targeted cancer therapy could open new treatment possibilities to thousands of patients with advanced breast cancer.
Milwaukee COVID cases dip, positivity rises
The Milwaukee Health Department on June 3 reported that the COVID-19 disease burden has shown slight improvement – but positivity has worsened.
The Milwaukee Health Department on June 3 reported that the COVID-19 disease burden has shown slight improvement – but positivity has worsened.
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.