Drinking wine with meals may lower risk of type 2 diabetes, study finds
The study found consuming alcohol with meals was associated with a 14% lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes compared to consuming alcohol without eating food.
The study found consuming alcohol with meals was associated with a 14% lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes compared to consuming alcohol without eating food.
Deaths among Alzheimer's patients increased by 26% during first year of COVID-19 pandemic: study
Deaths among older Alzheimer's patients surged 26% during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to New Hampshire and Massachusetts researchers.
Deaths among older Alzheimer's patients surged 26% during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to New Hampshire and Massachusetts researchers.
Exercise after COVID-19 vaccine may increase antibodies, study finds
The study demonstrates that 90 minutes of exercise after immunization of the COVID-19 vaccine increases antibody response several weeks later.
The study demonstrates that 90 minutes of exercise after immunization of the COVID-19 vaccine increases antibody response several weeks later.
COVID-19 deaths, cases continue to fall around the world, WHO says
The number of new coronavirus cases reported globally dropped by 16% last week, marking a month-long decline in COVID-19 infections, according to figures from the World Health Organization.
The number of new coronavirus cases reported globally dropped by 16% last week, marking a month-long decline in COVID-19 infections, according to figures from the World Health Organization.
Free at-home COVID-19 tests: U.S. households can order second round of kits next week
A second round of free at-home COVID-19 tests will be available for order at COVIDtests.gov starting next week.
A second round of free at-home COVID-19 tests will be available for order at COVIDtests.gov starting next week.
FDA: Abbott baby formula recall expanded to Similac PM after another report of illness
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has expanded its recall to Abbott’s Similac PM 60/40 powdered infant formula after another baby was exposed to Cronobacter sakazakii which may have contributed to the child’s death.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has expanded its recall to Abbott’s Similac PM 60/40 powdered infant formula after another baby was exposed to Cronobacter sakazakii which may have contributed to the child’s death.
Masks optional indoors at Marquette University beginning March 2
Marquette University announced on Tuesday, March 2 that masks will be optional indoors on campus beginning Wednesday.
Marquette University announced on Tuesday, March 2 that masks will be optional indoors on campus beginning Wednesday.
COVID in Milwaukee County, officials provide update
Milwaukee County officials, including Chief Health Policy Advisor Dr. Ben Weston, provided the latest updates related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Milwaukee County officials, including Chief Health Policy Advisor Dr. Ben Weston, provided the latest updates related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pfizer shot offers nearly no protection against infection in 5- to 11-year-olds
Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine is effective at preventing hospitalization in children 5 to 11 but offers virtually no protection against infection, even just a month after full immunization.
Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine is effective at preventing hospitalization in children 5 to 11 but offers virtually no protection against infection, even just a month after full immunization.
Milwaukee mask mandate expires March 1; what you need to know
Starting Tuesday, March 1, you will not be required to wear a mask inside Milwaukee's public spaces. But there are different places where you will still need to mask up.
Starting Tuesday, March 1, you will not be required to wear a mask inside Milwaukee's public spaces. But there are different places where you will still need to mask up.
Anti-abortion groups question grants by Wisconsin governor
Anti-abortion groups in Wisconsin on Monday questioned whether Gov. Tony Evers legally awarded about $2.4 million in federal stimulus money to Planned Parenthood, a move they claimed violated a state law prohibiting the funding of abortions.
Anti-abortion groups in Wisconsin on Monday questioned whether Gov. Tony Evers legally awarded about $2.4 million in federal stimulus money to Planned Parenthood, a move they claimed violated a state law prohibiting the funding of abortions.
World Rare Disease Day 2022: Raising awareness about the unknown holiday
The FDA said more than 7,000 rare diseases affect more than 30 million people in the United States.
The FDA said more than 7,000 rare diseases affect more than 30 million people in the United States.
The best foods for a good night's sleep
Can’t sleep? Here are the best foods and drinks to incorporate into your diet.
Can’t sleep? Here are the best foods and drinks to incorporate into your diet.
Simple memory test could signal Alzheimer's disease years before onset, study suggests
A new study found that people who scored lower on a simple memory test also had higher amounts of beta-amyloid plaques in the brain, a biomarker of Alzheimer’s.
A new study found that people who scored lower on a simple memory test also had higher amounts of beta-amyloid plaques in the brain, a biomarker of Alzheimer’s.
Mukwonago girls basketball Komen breast cancer fundraiser
February is National Cancer Prevention Month, and the Mukwonago Girls Basketball Club is raising money to help fight breast cancer.
February is National Cancer Prevention Month, and the Mukwonago Girls Basketball Club is raising money to help fight breast cancer.
Mukwonago girls basketball Komen breast cancer fundraiser
February is National Cancer Prevention Month, and the Mukwonago Girls Basketball Club is raising money to help fight breast cancer.
February is National Cancer Prevention Month, and the Mukwonago Girls Basketball Club is raising money to help fight breast cancer.
Heart attack survivors less likely to develop Parkinson’s, study finds
Researchers in Denmark found that heart attack survivors have a 20% less chance of developing Parkinson’s disease.
Researchers in Denmark found that heart attack survivors have a 20% less chance of developing Parkinson’s disease.
Help needed for children who lost parents to COVID: report
More than 1,000 Wisconsin children lost a parent or caretaking grandparent to COVID-19 through the middle of last year, according to a report by the Wisconsin Office of Children’s Mental Health.
More than 1,000 Wisconsin children lost a parent or caretaking grandparent to COVID-19 through the middle of last year, according to a report by the Wisconsin Office of Children’s Mental Health.
Millions of Biden's free COVID at-home tests still unclaimed
Nearly half of the 500 million free COVID-19 tests that the Biden administration recently made available to Americans still haven’t been claimed as virus cases plummet and people feel less urgency to test.
Nearly half of the 500 million free COVID-19 tests that the Biden administration recently made available to Americans still haven’t been claimed as virus cases plummet and people feel less urgency to test.
Milwaukee COVID burden, positivity decline for 7th straight week
The Milwaukee Health Department on Friday reported declining trends to the COVID-19 case burden and positivity rate for a seventh consecutive week.
The Milwaukee Health Department on Friday reported declining trends to the COVID-19 case burden and positivity rate for a seventh consecutive week.