Biden hopes ending cancer can be a 'national purpose' for US

The commander-in-chief wants to develop treatments and therapeutics to battle cancer and hopes to meet a goal to cut cancer deaths by 50% over the next 25 years to improve the lives of caregivers and people suffering from cancer.

What is Enterovirus D68? CDC alerts pediatricians on rare illness affecting children

The CDC recently issued a health advisory regarding the respiratory illness after doctors across the country reported an increase in hospitalizations last month.

FDA warns of rare cases of cancers possibly linked to breast implants

While rare, the FDA is warning about certain cancers, including squamous cell carcinoma and various lymphomas, that may develop in scar tissue that forms around breast implants.

Packers coach discusses Wausau anchor's death, mental health

Green Bay Packers coach Rich Bisaccia took time to talk about Neena Pacholke, the Wausau news anchor who died by suicide in August.

FDA OKs Daxxify, an anti-wrinkle injection and Botox competitor

Studies showed the Daxxify drug can temporarily improve moderate to severe frown lines in adults for a median duration of about six months, according to the company.

Froedtert: COVID vaccine exemptions for some employees to expire

With the Novavax vaccination for COVID-19 now available – Froedtert Health is withdrawing a specific medical and religious exemption held by some of its employees.

Froedtert: COVID vaccine exemptions for some employees to expire
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With the Novavax vaccination for COVID-19 now available – Froedtert Health is withdrawing a specific medical and religious exemption held by some of its employees.

Wisconsin DHS: Get boosted against COVID-19 this fall

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is urging Wisconsinites to make a plan to get boosted against COVID-19 this fall.

Study suggests walking this range of steps per day can reduce the risk of dementia

The study of nearly 78,000 adults looked at steps per day, and also the intensity of the steps, and the association with the risk of developing dementia.

Nation's report card, COVID-related reading, math decline

A new national study finds math and reading scores for America's 9-year-old students fell sharply during the pandemic, underscoring the impact of two years of learning disruptions. Efforts are being made in southeast Wisconsin to bridge the gap.

Mississippi water crisis: Jackson students return to school amid challenges

Jackson remained under a boil water advisory, but the drop in water pressure that had brought the system to near collapse appeared to be resolved, officials said.

Wisconsin expands monkeypox vaccine eligibility criteria

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced it is expanding the eligibility criteria for who can get vaccinated to protect themselves against monkeypox.

Masks optional, MPS elementary students return to class
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Milwaukee Public Schools students on the traditional calendar start school Tuesday. This includes most MPS elementary school students. Masks will be optional for MPS students upon their return to class.