COVID antiviral prescriptions across Wisconsin now available
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services says oral antiviral medications for the treatment of COVID-19 are now widely available across Wisconsin.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services says oral antiviral medications for the treatment of COVID-19 are now widely available across Wisconsin.
Melanoma Monday: Tips to prevent skin cancer
1 in 5 Americans will be diagnosed with skin cancer. With early detection being key, the most powerful tool is you.
1 in 5 Americans will be diagnosed with skin cancer. With early detection being key, the most powerful tool is you.
Ulta pulls Kate Spade e-mail ad after complaints it referenced designer’s suicide
“We apologize to the Spade family,” the company responded in a statement.
“We apologize to the Spade family,” the company responded in a statement.
‘The Longevity Diet’: Study outlines food to help you live longer
Researchers also said that fasting could also help live a longer, healthier life.
Researchers also said that fasting could also help live a longer, healthier life.
Milwaukee GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge 2022
As the weather attempts to warm up, running and walking events are returning to Milwaukee. One Sunday morning, May 1 supports a special group of people. The GiGiFIT Run-Walk event at Lake Park is all about inclusion.
As the weather attempts to warm up, running and walking events are returning to Milwaukee. One Sunday morning, May 1 supports a special group of people. The GiGiFIT Run-Walk event at Lake Park is all about inclusion.
Zevi Gives Back Mequon blood drive honors late Rabbi Silver
Trauma, violence and illness all happen daily, leaving victims in desperate need of blood. A Mequon blood drive Sunday honored the late Rabbi Zevi Silver, who passed away in 2013 after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Trauma, violence and illness all happen daily, leaving victims in desperate need of blood. A Mequon blood drive Sunday honored the late Rabbi Zevi Silver, who passed away in 2013 after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Teens tune parents out due to changing brain activity, study finds
Researchers said developing brain activity in teenagers causes them to respond better to unfamiliar voices than their mothers’.
Researchers said developing brain activity in teenagers causes them to respond better to unfamiliar voices than their mothers’.
Naomi Judd, gone at 76, wrote about her mental illness in recent book
Grammy award-winning singer — the 'mom' half of The Judds singing duo — shared her struggle with depression
Grammy award-winning singer — the 'mom' half of The Judds singing duo — shared her struggle with depression
Wisconsin child hepatitis cases, health officials investigate
The Wisconsin DHS is investigating at least four hepatitis cases in children, including one who needed a liver transplant and one who died.
The Wisconsin DHS is investigating at least four hepatitis cases in children, including one who needed a liver transplant and one who died.
Drug Take Back Day: Prescription opioids a prime concern
Drug Take Back Day, an effort focused on safe and responsible disposal of prescription drugs, was held nationwide -- including at Concordia University.
Drug Take Back Day, an effort focused on safe and responsible disposal of prescription drugs, was held nationwide -- including at Concordia University.
Milwaukee COVID burden, positivity gating criteria downgraded
The Milwaukee Health Department on Friday reported that the COVID-19 case burden and positivity gating metrics have both been downgraded.
The Milwaukee Health Department on Friday reported that the COVID-19 case burden and positivity gating metrics have both been downgraded.
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.