COVID-19 booster: Pfizer to seek extra shot for healthy kids 5 to 11
Pfizer said new data shows its kid-sized COVID-19 booster could help healthy elementary-aged children rev up virus-fighting antibodies and plans to seek authorization soon.
Pfizer said new data shows its kid-sized COVID-19 booster could help healthy elementary-aged children rev up virus-fighting antibodies and plans to seek authorization soon.
Rep. Gwen Moore COVID positive
Rep. Gwen Moore has tested positive for COVID-19.
Rep. Gwen Moore has tested positive for COVID-19.
Admirals goalie Connor Ingram: 'therapy saved my life'
As a goalie, it’s Connor Ingram’s job to stop the pucks coming his way, however, the one thing the 25-year-old couldn’t quite stop was his mind, which took him to some pretty dark places.
As a goalie, it’s Connor Ingram’s job to stop the pucks coming his way, however, the one thing the 25-year-old couldn’t quite stop was his mind, which took him to some pretty dark places.
Waukesha North Prom dinner sickness impacts over a dozen kids
Officials at Waukesha North High School have launched an investigation after several students got sick after Prom.
Officials at Waukesha North High School have launched an investigation after several students got sick after Prom.
CDC extends travel mask requirement to May 3 amid uptick in COVID-19 cases
The CDC extended the order, which was to expire on April 18, by two weeks to monitor an uptick in COVID-19 cases.
The CDC extended the order, which was to expire on April 18, by two weeks to monitor an uptick in COVID-19 cases.
Spike in liver disease in children under investigation
A puzzling spike in liver disease in kids in the U.K. doesn't appear to be linked to the usual viruses that cause infectious hepatitis. So scientists are looking into other viruses, including COVID-19, and environmental factors.
A puzzling spike in liver disease in kids in the U.K. doesn't appear to be linked to the usual viruses that cause infectious hepatitis. So scientists are looking into other viruses, including COVID-19, and environmental factors.
Global COVID-19 cases and deaths fall for 3rd consecutive week, WHO says
WHO said the decreases “should be interpreted with caution” as numerous countries where COVID is starting to subside have also dismantled testing programs.
WHO said the decreases “should be interpreted with caution” as numerous countries where COVID is starting to subside have also dismantled testing programs.
‘Magic’ mushroom ingredient could help with depression, study finds
A group of researchers believes psilocybin has great potential in treating people suffering from depression and anxiety.
A group of researchers believes psilocybin has great potential in treating people suffering from depression and anxiety.
Kenosha County social media suicide lawsuit, mom fights for late son
Christopher Dawley, 17, of Kenosha County, died by suicide in January 2015. A lawyer for the family says if he wasn't on social media, he'd still be alive.
Christopher Dawley, 17, of Kenosha County, died by suicide in January 2015. A lawyer for the family says if he wasn't on social media, he'd still be alive.
Kenosha County social media suicide lawsuit, mom fights for late son
Christopher Dawley, 17, of Kenosha County, died by suicide in January 2015. A lawyer for the family says if he wasn't on social media, he'd still be alive.
Christopher Dawley, 17, of Kenosha County, died by suicide in January 2015. A lawyer for the family says if he wasn't on social media, he'd still be alive.
What is Myotonic Dystrophy, the rare disease that reportedly contributed to Gilbert Gottfried's death?
According to Gilbert Gottfried's longtime friend and publicist, the comedian died from "recurrent ventricular tachycardia due to myotonic dystrophy type II." Here's what you should know about the rare genetic disease that reportedly contributed to Gottfried's death.
According to Gilbert Gottfried's longtime friend and publicist, the comedian died from "recurrent ventricular tachycardia due to myotonic dystrophy type II." Here's what you should know about the rare genetic disease that reportedly contributed to Gottfried's death.
STDs increased in first year of COVID-19 pandemic, CDC says
Scientists said reported STDs cases initially decreased at the start of the pandemic but resurged by the end of 2020.
Scientists said reported STDs cases initially decreased at the start of the pandemic but resurged by the end of 2020.
Type 2 diabetes; sharp increase among Wisconsin children
New data shows a sharp increase in Type 2 diabetes among children in Wisconsin and doctors think COVID-19 could be a factor.
New data shows a sharp increase in Type 2 diabetes among children in Wisconsin and doctors think COVID-19 could be a factor.
Philadelphia mask mandate to be reinstated April 18 amid rising COVID-19 case counts
As COVID-19 infections continue to rise in Philadelphia, health officials have announced the return to a mask mandate for indoor public spaces with enforcement beginning on April 18.
As COVID-19 infections continue to rise in Philadelphia, health officials have announced the return to a mask mandate for indoor public spaces with enforcement beginning on April 18.
CVS to update COVID-19 online portal for people with disabilities, DOJ says
Federal officials found CVS’s COVID-19 vaccine registration portal was not accessible for a couple of reasons to people with certain disabilities.
Federal officials found CVS’s COVID-19 vaccine registration portal was not accessible for a couple of reasons to people with certain disabilities.
Avian flu prompts restrictions; zoos, Wisconsin Humane Society
The Wisconsin Human Society is changing its admission policy for its wild bird clinic. Walk-ins are no longer welcome. Precautions like that are even stricter at local zoos.
The Wisconsin Human Society is changing its admission policy for its wild bird clinic. Walk-ins are no longer welcome. Precautions like that are even stricter at local zoos.
Milwaukee VA COVID vaccine mandate, unvaccinated nurses worry
"A disservice to our country" is how unvaccinated nurses at the Milwaukee VA Medical Center describe enforcement of a COVID vaccine mandate which could result in staff losing their jobs.
"A disservice to our country" is how unvaccinated nurses at the Milwaukee VA Medical Center describe enforcement of a COVID vaccine mandate which could result in staff losing their jobs.
Milwaukee VA COVID vaccine mandate, unvaccinated nurses worry
"A disservice to our country" is how unvaccinated nurses at the Milwaukee VA Medical Center describe enforcement of a COVID vaccine mandate which could result in staff losing their jobs.
"A disservice to our country" is how unvaccinated nurses at the Milwaukee VA Medical Center describe enforcement of a COVID vaccine mandate which could result in staff losing their jobs.
UWM COVID graduates celebrated with special ceremony
UW-Milwaukee hosted a special in-person ceremony Sunday for students who graduated during the height of the coronavirus pandemic and had virtual ceremonies.
UW-Milwaukee hosted a special in-person ceremony Sunday for students who graduated during the height of the coronavirus pandemic and had virtual ceremonies.
Wisconsin bird flu spread impacts local food prices
As bird flu spreads through Wisconsin, with outbreaks confirmed in four counties, it is impacting food prices in the Milwaukee area.
As bird flu spreads through Wisconsin, with outbreaks confirmed in four counties, it is impacting food prices in the Milwaukee area.