CDC drops COVID-19 health warning for cruise ship travelers

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that they will leave it up to vacationers to decide whether they feel safe getting on a ship. The cruise-line industry is happy about the move.

What is aphasia?

Actor Bruce Willis is taking a break from acting and his family announced on social media Wednesday that the 67-year-old has been diagnosed with aphasia. 

COVID-19 vaccine second booster: Who needs one and when?

The Food and Drug Administration authorized a second COVID-19 booster for many Americans. Here's a look at who is eligible and when to get it.

Increased cancer risk associated with artificial sweeteners, study says

In particular, the authors found aspartame and acesulfame were associated with increased cancer risk and higher risks were observed for breast cancer and obesity-related cancers.

COVID-19 deaths jump by 40%, but cases falling globally, WHO says

WHO said the jump in COVID-19 deaths was likely due to changes in how these virus deaths were reported across the Americas and by newly adjusted figures from India.

COVID vaccine: 2nd booster recommended, doctors say
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The CDC released new recommendations for second COVID-19 vaccine boosters, approved by the FDA for vulnerable populations.

COVID vaccine: 2nd booster recommended, doctors say

The CDC released new recommendations for second COVID-19 vaccine boosters, approved by the FDA for vulnerable populations.

Youth cardiac arrest bill signed, honors Waukesha teen

Gov. Tony Evers signed a youth cardiac arrest risk awareness bill in honor of Waukesha teen Kai Lermer, who died in 2019.

Prediabetes rising among US adolescents and teens, study finds

Researchers found that prediabetes among youths in the U.S. increased significantly from 11.6% to 28.2% between 1999 and 2018.

FDA approves 2nd COVID-19 vaccine booster for those 50 and older

U.S. regulators are allowing people 50 and older to get another booster dose of the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.

COVID in Milwaukee County, leaders provide final weekly update

Milwaukee County leaders delivered their last weekly COVID-19 briefing Tuesday, March 29 as cases, hospitalizations and deaths decline.

CDC launches quarantine and isolation calculator to prevent COVID-19 spread

The CDC has rolled out a new tool to help people understand if and how long they should quarantine or isolate if they’ve been infected or exposed to COVID-19.

Walmart to end cigarette sales in certain stores, markets

Walmart announced it will end cigarette sales at select U.S. store locations, but didn't disclose how many stores would be impacted. The move comes after Walmart banned cigarette sales to any customers under the age of 21 in 2019.

Walmart ending cigarette sales in some stores

Walmart is not the first national retail chain to cut off cigarette sales even on a trial basis, but it is the largest.

Palmyra bird-flu carcass composting begins, neighbors concerned

In Palmyra Monday, contractors started transporting the nearly three million bird-flu infected chicken carcasses to a compost site. Neighbors' concerns extend beyond the smell.

Palmyra bird-flu carcass composting begins, neighbors concerned
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In Palmyra Monday, contractors started transporting the nearly three million bird-flu infected chicken carcasses to a compost site. Neighbors' concerns extend beyond the smell.

Milwaukee lead poisoning: No criminal charges, but group wants action
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No criminal charges will be filed after an investigation into Milwaukee's Health Department. But one group says that investigation was "incomplete."

Milwaukee lead poisoning: No criminal charges, but group wants action

No criminal charges will be filed after an investigation into Milwaukee's Health Department. But one group says that investigation was "incomplete."