AstraZeneca acquires 'modest' profit of $4B from COVID-19 vaccine sales

The Anglo-Swedish drugmaker said in November it would begin to take a “modest” profit from the COVID-19 shot, which it had been providing “at cost.”

Nevada, Vegas casinos rescind mask mandates effective immediately

Nevada and its casinos have rescinded requirements for people to wear masks in public, joining most other U.S. states lifting restrictions that were imposed to limit the spread of the coronavirus.

Prince Charles self-isolating after testing positive for COVID a second time

Prince Charles has tested positive for COVID-19 and is self-isolating, his office said Thursday. The heir to the throne previously contracted the virus in March 2020.

Legalizing marijuana in Wisconsin gaining momentum
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The push to legalize marijuana in Wisconsin enjoys some bipartisan support, but backers of bills that would make it legal for either medical or recreational use say it won't happen this year.

The Healing: Black men yoga takes shape to combat mental health

Tristan Lewis and Andrew Smith started The Healing, a nonprofit aiming to promote mental health and wellness among Black men.

Froedtert sickle cell clinic nurse helps patients manage pain

Patients at Froedtert Hospital's adult sickle cell clinic call nurse Cynthia Leonard ''Mama Sickle.'' She helps patients manage pain.

Listeria infections linked, packaged salads produced by Dole

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is working to investigate a multistate outbreak of Listeria infections linked to packaged salads produced by Dole.

Kingwood mom who survived COVID-19, 3 strokes, heart attack while pregnant names baby after doctor

Diana Crouch, a Kingwood mother of five, survived COVID-19, three strokes and a heart attack while pregnant and delivered a baby boy, who is now named after a doctor who had faith she would make it during her four-month hospitalization.

Wauwatosa launches COVID vaccine campaign

The City of Wauwatosa Health Department announced on Wednesday, Feb. 9 the launch of a new campaign encouraging residents to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

Can you get long COVID after an infection with omicron? Here's what you need to know

Experts say it's too early to know whether people infected with the omicron variant will develop long COVID. Doctors believe it's possible to have long-term effects from omicron.

Man survives COVID-19 after double-lung transplant

A Florida man needed a double-lung transplant to beat COVID-19. David Wilkinson, 50, is now breathing air through two new lungs thanks to an organ donor.

GOP lawmaker apologizes for cursing at Democrat over mask-wearing

The confrontation was just the latest dust-up in the House over mask-wearing, which many Republicans have refused to do.

Air quality inside homes worse than office buildings, study suggests

Researchers at Texas A&M University measured air quality inside homes and offices and found that remote working may pose a higher health risk for employees.

MPS COVID policy could change, masks stay

During a public hearing Thursday, Feb. 10, Milwaukee Public Schools leaders will review the district's COVID policy which currently involves moving a school to virtual learning if 3% or more of the population tests positive.

Abortion referrals can continue for now, federal court rules

A court has allowed federally funded family planning clinics to continue to make abortion referrals for now.

Milwaukee County's COVID omicron peak passed, official says

Milwaukee County has passed the peak of the omicron COVID-19 variant, according to Dr. Ben Weston, the county's chief health policy advisor.

COVID-19 may make common pregnancy complications worse, study suggests

The complications were most found in those with moderate or worse COVID-19, and the researchers said the study bolsters the rationale for pregnant women to get vaccinated.

Suicide prevention is 'community effort', experts say
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Amid a rise in suicides in Milwaukee County, we're sharing some tips on how to watch out for your loved ones.