US death rates fall for lung cancer, melanoma, report says
U.S. death rates from many types of cancer continued to decline, mostly in deaths from lung cancer and melanoma, according to a new report published Thursday.
U.S. death rates from many types of cancer continued to decline, mostly in deaths from lung cancer and melanoma, according to a new report published Thursday.
Current COVID-19 vaccine program has saved nearly 300K lives, researchers estimate
A recent study from the Yale School of Public Health and the Commonwealth Fund estimates that without the current COVID-19 vaccine program, the U.S. would have added nearly 300,000 more people to its death toll.
A recent study from the Yale School of Public Health and the Commonwealth Fund estimates that without the current COVID-19 vaccine program, the U.S. would have added nearly 300,000 more people to its death toll.
7-year-old boy needs a heart transplant
A community is rallying around a 7-year-old Lake Como, Wisconsin boy as he lies in a hospital bed, in need of a heart transplant.
A community is rallying around a 7-year-old Lake Como, Wisconsin boy as he lies in a hospital bed, in need of a heart transplant.
UW Health speaks on the delta variant of COVID-19
Dr. Hartman with UW Health discusses the highly transmittable delta variant of the coronavirus.
Dr. Hartman with UW Health discusses the highly transmittable delta variant of the coronavirus.
Pfizer booster shot: COVID-19 vaccine maker to seek approval for 3rd dose
The company said Thursday that another shot could dramatically boost immunity and maybe help ward off the latest worrisome coronavirus mutant.
The company said Thursday that another shot could dramatically boost immunity and maybe help ward off the latest worrisome coronavirus mutant.
Fauci says all 3 COVID-19 vaccines effective against delta variant
The delta variant is spreading in the U.S., particularly in areas with low vaccination rates, and has become the most dominant strain in the country.
The delta variant is spreading in the U.S., particularly in areas with low vaccination rates, and has become the most dominant strain in the country.
Cold weather virus in summer baffles doctors, worries parents
The recent emergence of a virus that typically sickens children in colder months has baffled U.S. pediatricians and put many infants in the hospital with troublesome coughs and breathing trouble.
The recent emergence of a virus that typically sickens children in colder months has baffled U.S. pediatricians and put many infants in the hospital with troublesome coughs and breathing trouble.
Enforcing tobacco age: Conflicting laws hinder Wisconsin police efforts
It’s against federal law to sell tobacco to anyone in the U.S. under the age of 21. However, a legal gap is putting Wisconsin out of step with the rest of the country.
It’s against federal law to sell tobacco to anyone in the U.S. under the age of 21. However, a legal gap is putting Wisconsin out of step with the rest of the country.
'Vax That Thang Up': Juvenile remixes 1999 classic for dating app
BLK, the largest dating app made for Black singles, partnered with rap legends Juvenile, Mannie Fresh, and Mia X, turning the iconic rap classic “Back That Thang Up” into a new vaccine anthem called “Vax That Thang Up.”
BLK, the largest dating app made for Black singles, partnered with rap legends Juvenile, Mannie Fresh, and Mia X, turning the iconic rap classic “Back That Thang Up” into a new vaccine anthem called “Vax That Thang Up.”
COVID vaccine prizes for Wauwatosa residents: What you need to know
The Wauwatosa Health Department announced on Wednesday, July 7 vaccine prize drawings for Wauwatosa residents.
The Wauwatosa Health Department announced on Wednesday, July 7 vaccine prize drawings for Wauwatosa residents.
Delta variant now most common COVID-19 strain, CDC prediction suggests
The delta variant has likely surpassed the alpha variant as the most common linage of COVID-19 in the United States, according to CDC data.
The delta variant has likely surpassed the alpha variant as the most common linage of COVID-19 in the United States, according to CDC data.
Group refusing to wear masks leads to 24-hour delay of American Airlines flight
A group of reported high school passengers who refused to wear masks led to the delay of a flight from Charlotte to the Bahamas by nearly 24 hours.
A group of reported high school passengers who refused to wear masks led to the delay of a flight from Charlotte to the Bahamas by nearly 24 hours.
Door-to-door COVID vaccine effort in Milwaukee
There is a new program to administer COVID-19 vaccine to underserved communities in Milwaukee by going door-to-door.
There is a new program to administer COVID-19 vaccine to underserved communities in Milwaukee by going door-to-door.
Administering COVID vaccine door-to-door
A new community effort will get the COVID vaccine to residents door-to-door.
A new community effort will get the COVID vaccine to residents door-to-door.
Cell phones and cancer: New UC Berkeley study suggests cell phones sharply increase tumor risk
Researchers took a comprehensive look at statistical findings from 46 different studies around the globe and found that the use of a cell phone for more than 1,000 hours, or about 17 minutes a day over a ten year period, increased the risk of tumors by 60 percent.
Researchers took a comprehensive look at statistical findings from 46 different studies around the globe and found that the use of a cell phone for more than 1,000 hours, or about 17 minutes a day over a ten year period, increased the risk of tumors by 60 percent.
COVID vaccine for zoo animals in Wisconsin
Some animals at the zoos in Madison and Milwaukee will receive an experimental COVID-19 vaccine.
Some animals at the zoos in Madison and Milwaukee will receive an experimental COVID-19 vaccine.
Free condoms available at Chicago Public Schools beginning this fall
Starting this fall, free condoms will be available at Chicago Public Schools with students fifth grade or older.
Starting this fall, free condoms will be available at Chicago Public Schools with students fifth grade or older.
Smart technology not making us dumber, is freeing brain space experts suggest
A new academic paper suggests that smart technology is not making people dumber but is, in fact, allowing people to free up brain space to learn and retain more information.
A new academic paper suggests that smart technology is not making people dumber but is, in fact, allowing people to free up brain space to learn and retain more information.
Amid delta variant rise, Biden outlines latest plan to increase COVID-19 vaccinations
President Joe Biden said his administration will increase efforts to deliver vaccines into communities as the COVID-19 delta variant cases continue to rise in several states.
President Joe Biden said his administration will increase efforts to deliver vaccines into communities as the COVID-19 delta variant cases continue to rise in several states.
COVID-19 vaccine lotteries not associated with increased shots, study finds
Study focused on Ohio's 'Vax-a-Million' lottery, which launched when vaccine was made available to younger teens.
Study focused on Ohio's 'Vax-a-Million' lottery, which launched when vaccine was made available to younger teens.