Regular 'micro breaks' at work could boost energy levels, study suggests

Breaks of 10 minutes or less reduced fatigue and helped employees take on their tasks with more vigor, according to the study published in the journal PLOS One.

2022 Walk to End Alzheimer's: 'We really can make a difference'
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Hundreds of people showed up to Ozaukee County's lakefront on Saturday morning to show their support for efforts to end Alzheimer's disease.

Milwaukee Sista Strut, breast cancer cure fundraiser

"Strut with our heads held high” was the message at Milwaukee's annual V100.7 Sista Strut. The walk works to increase awareness of breast cancer in Black women and raise money to find a cure.

Milwaukee Sista Strut, breast cancer cure fundraiser
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"Strut with our heads held high” was the message at Milwaukee's annual V100.7 Sista Strut. The walk works to increase awareness of breast cancer in Black women and raise money to find a cure.

2022 Walk to End Alzheimer's: 'We really can make a difference'

Hundreds of people showed up to Ozaukee County's lakefront on Saturday morning, Oct. 1 to show their support for efforts to end Alzheimer's disease.

Milwaukee County COVID masking changes; bus riders can go maskless

Effective Friday, Sept. 30, masking will no longer be required at the Courthouse Complex for employees and for all visitors. MCTS is also no longer requiring masks for bus passengers or operators.

Study: Consuming too much artificial sweeteners increases risk of stroke, heart disease

Sugar has come under fire from the medical community after studies linked it to weight gain and an increased risk of diabetes, cancer, heart disease and acne. As a result, more and more people are turning to alternative sweeteners.

Drive-thru flu clinics available select Saturdays

Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Health Network are offering opportunities for you to get your fall flu shot – during drive-thru clinics.

Kids with head lice shouldn’t be sent home from school, new AAP guidance says

The American Academy of Pediatrics says a head lice diagnosis is neither a health hazard nor a sign of poor hygiene, and children should not miss school because of it.

Milwaukee County COVID level low; 1st time in 5 months

Dr. Ben Weston, the Chief Health Policy Advisory for Milwaukee County, tweeted that the county will shift to LOW COVID-19 level on Thursday, Sept. 29.

2022 World Cup: Qatar confirms COVID test requirements for fans attending tournament

Over 1 million visitors are expected to come to Qatar for the World Cup, which starts on Nov. 20. Visitors have to show a negative result from a PCR test taken 48 hours before arriving or from an official rapid test taken within 24 hours.

'Terrorist threat' exposes mental health treatment gap

A man accused of threatening mass violence in Waukesha says he never planned to hurt anyone. His family says he's sick but refuses treatment.

'Terrorist threat' exposes mental health treatment gap
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A man accused of threatening mass violence in Waukesha says he never planned to hurt anyone. His family says he's sick but refuses treatment.

Alzheimer’s drug shows promising results in trial study

The company is already seeking an accelerated approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and the agency is expected to decide by early next year.