Obesity drug helped people lose over 20% of body weight in trials, drugmaker says
A new experimental drug could be a game-changer in treating obesity if clinical trials prove true, experts say.
A new experimental drug could be a game-changer in treating obesity if clinical trials prove true, experts say.
Why are vaccines still important if so many kids have already had COVID-19?
A recent CDC report estimated that 75% of U.S. kids have likely had COVID-19. Here’s why experts say vaccines are still important, despite having recovered from a previous infection.
A recent CDC report estimated that 75% of U.S. kids have likely had COVID-19. Here’s why experts say vaccines are still important, despite having recovered from a previous infection.
First U.S. case of bird flu human infection confirmed in Colorado
A Colorado prison inmate has tested positive for bird flu in the first recent confirmed case of a human infected with the disease that has resulted in the deaths of millions of chickens and turkeys, but federal officials say they still see little threat to the general public.
A Colorado prison inmate has tested positive for bird flu in the first recent confirmed case of a human infected with the disease that has resulted in the deaths of millions of chickens and turkeys, but federal officials say they still see little threat to the general public.
FDA moves to limit lead content in juices
In an effort to reduce children’s exposure to lead, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued draft action levels for lead in ready to drink (single-strength) apple juice and other ready-to-drink juices and juice blends.
In an effort to reduce children’s exposure to lead, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued draft action levels for lead in ready to drink (single-strength) apple juice and other ready-to-drink juices and juice blends.
Child hepatitis death: Wisconsin DHS issues health advisory
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is investigating at least four cases of adenovirus-associated hepatitis among children in the state.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is investigating at least four cases of adenovirus-associated hepatitis among children in the state.
Stressed out: 4 in 10 women have reached their ‘breaking point,’ survey says
A new online poll says four in 10 women have reached what’s known as a "breaking point," or the point when life stressors become too much and cause a physical, mental or emotional breakdown.
A new online poll says four in 10 women have reached what’s known as a "breaking point," or the point when life stressors become too much and cause a physical, mental or emotional breakdown.
Milwaukee County COVID transmission in the red again
Milwaukee County COVID cases have quadrupled over the last month or so, and health experts say it's a result of the omicron BA.2 variant.
Milwaukee County COVID cases have quadrupled over the last month or so, and health experts say it's a result of the omicron BA.2 variant.
Moderna asks FDA to approve COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 6
Children under 5 are the only group in the U.S. not yet eligible for a COVID-19 vaccination.
Children under 5 are the only group in the U.S. not yet eligible for a COVID-19 vaccination.
FDA to release plan banning menthol in cigarettes, cigars
The FDA will lay out its long-awaited plan to ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars. Menthol accounts for more than a third of cigarettes sold in the U.S.
The FDA will lay out its long-awaited plan to ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars. Menthol accounts for more than a third of cigarettes sold in the U.S.
Climate change may increase risk of new infectious diseases, study says
Researchers examined how more than 3,000 mammal species may migrate and share viruses over the next 50 years if the world slightly warms up.
Researchers examined how more than 3,000 mammal species may migrate and share viruses over the next 50 years if the world slightly warms up.
These 3 steps may reduce cancer risk in older adults, study suggests
Researchers in Switzerland said they noticed a reduced cancer risk among their participants over a three-year period.
Researchers in Switzerland said they noticed a reduced cancer risk among their participants over a three-year period.
Trump administration accused of approving illegal COVID loan worth $700 million
The Trump administration allegedly approved a multi-million dollar CARES Act loan to a trucking company ineligible for the money and involved in a Department of Justice fraud lawsuit.
The Trump administration allegedly approved a multi-million dollar CARES Act loan to a trucking company ineligible for the money and involved in a Department of Justice fraud lawsuit.
Dr. Fauci says the ‘US is out of the pandemic phase’
Dr. Anthony Fauci said COVID-19 infections and deaths are at a lower level in the U.S., but people should still get 'intermittently' vaccinated.
Dr. Anthony Fauci said COVID-19 infections and deaths are at a lower level in the U.S., but people should still get 'intermittently' vaccinated.
Everything you need to know about the outbreak of sudden liver disease in children
A puzzling outbreak of sudden liver disease in nearly 200 children has health authorities in several countries racing to find answers.
A puzzling outbreak of sudden liver disease in nearly 200 children has health authorities in several countries racing to find answers.
Over 120k pounds of beef recalled due to possible E. coli contamination
The affected beef was shipped nationwide.
The affected beef was shipped nationwide.
Milwaukee event highlights minority mental health care access
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley spoke at the event. April is National Minority Health Month
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley spoke at the event. April is National Minority Health Month
Former Wisconsin first lady dies; legacy of Alzheimer's advocacy
Former Wisconsin First Lady Elaine Schreiber died this week after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Schreiber's legacy of fundraising and advocacy is being remembered as helping improve the lives of all living with the disease.
Former Wisconsin First Lady Elaine Schreiber died this week after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Schreiber's legacy of fundraising and advocacy is being remembered as helping improve the lives of all living with the disease.
3 out of 4 US kids have had COVID-19, CDC researchers estimate
Government researchers say three out of every four U.S. children have been infected with the coronavirus.
Government researchers say three out of every four U.S. children have been infected with the coronavirus.
Aspirin no longer recommended to prevent 1st heart attack, stroke for most adults over 60
New guidance from a physician group says Aspirin is no longer recommended to prevent a first heart attack or stroke among people 60 years and older.
New guidance from a physician group says Aspirin is no longer recommended to prevent a first heart attack or stroke among people 60 years and older.
Kamala Harris tests positive for COVID-19
Vice President Kamala Harris has tested positive for COVID-19, her press secretary announced Tuesday.
Vice President Kamala Harris has tested positive for COVID-19, her press secretary announced Tuesday.