South Carolina boy dies from brain-eating amoeba in lake

“My son was a very smart individual. If he had one warning, he would have thought swimming in the lake was a bad idea," the boy's father said.

Judge blocks Trump efforts to defund Planned Parenthood

A previous injunction specifically blocked the government from cutting Medicaid payments to Planned Parenthood members that didn’t provide abortion care or didn’t meet a threshold of at least $800,000 in Medicaid reimbursements in a given year.

West Nile virus in Wisconsin; 1st human case of 2025 identified

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has confirmed the first human case of West Nile virus in a Wisconsin resident this year.

World's most premature baby defies all medical odds to reach 1st birthday

Nash Keen, born at 21 weeks and weighing 10 ounces, just celebrated his first birthday and earned a Guinness World Record as the most premature baby to survive.

Milwaukee grocery giveaway feeds hundreds in well-known food desert

A small grocery store in Milwaukee’s Sherman Park neighborhood is doing more than selling food. It’s on a mission to tackle health disparities.

Study finds weight can return months after ending use of anti-obesity drugs

Researchers in a recent study discovered that people taking medications to help them lose weight might experience weight gain after they stop using the drugs.

Milwaukee Public Schools lead concern; Brown Street Academy clear

Milwaukee Public Schools announced that testing by the City of Milwaukee Health Department has cleared Brown Street Academy, after renovation and painting addressed lead risks at the school.

MPS lead crisis; officials optimistic ahead of new school year

Milwaukee Public Schools is actively working on lead cleanup ahead of the new school year, after multiple schools had high lead levels, prompting closures in the spring.

2025 A Night of Hope Wisconsin event; search and fight to cure ALS

On Aug. 21, people living with ALS – family, friends, caregivers and others affected by the disease – will come together to fight it.

What is chronic venous insufficiency? President Trump diagnosed with common condition

President Trump has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, a circulatory condition that affects blood flow in the legs and is common in older adults.

No link between aluminum in vaccines and autism, study says

A new study of 1.2 million kids found no link between aluminum in vaccines and autism or other chronic disorders. Here’s what we know.

Research suggests link between diet and depression risk in women

A study suggests that eating a lot of processed foods and added sugars may raise the risk of depression in women aged 40 to 50 before menopause.