CDC: Over 40% of COVID-19-related hospitalizations are patients 18-49
The CDC said that more than 40% of hospitalizations related to COVID-19 are made up of mostly 18 to 40-year-olds, and the numbers are increasing compared to those who are 65 and older.
The CDC said that more than 40% of hospitalizations related to COVID-19 are made up of mostly 18 to 40-year-olds, and the numbers are increasing compared to those who are 65 and older.
Opioid crisis: $26B proposed agreement to help in fight
Attorney General Josh Kaul announced a historic $26 billion proposed agreement to bring relief to people who are struggling with opioid addiction.
Attorney General Josh Kaul announced a historic $26 billion proposed agreement to bring relief to people who are struggling with opioid addiction.
Costco to keep senior shopping hours as COVID cases rise
Costco reversed course on its decision to end senior shopping hours as uncertainty looms regarding the delta variant of the coronavirus.
Costco reversed course on its decision to end senior shopping hours as uncertainty looms regarding the delta variant of the coronavirus.
Study: Screen time linked to cognitive issues in children born preterm
School-age children who were born extremely preterm and engage in more than two hours of screen time per day are more likely to experience cognitive and behavioral problems, according to an NIH study.
School-age children who were born extremely preterm and engage in more than two hours of screen time per day are more likely to experience cognitive and behavioral problems, according to an NIH study.
Blood donations needed; Red Cross filling appointments now
The American Red Cross of Wisconsin says there is a severe blood shortage right now, and donations of all blood types are needed immediately.
The American Red Cross of Wisconsin says there is a severe blood shortage right now, and donations of all blood types are needed immediately.
Study: J&J COVID-19 vaccine significantly less effective against delta variant
Study authors found that while the two-dose vaccines were 94-95% effective in preventing COVID-19 from the delta and lambda variants, the Johnson & Johnson vaccine had only 66.9% efficacy “in preventing moderate to severe disease.”
Study authors found that while the two-dose vaccines were 94-95% effective in preventing COVID-19 from the delta and lambda variants, the Johnson & Johnson vaccine had only 66.9% efficacy “in preventing moderate to severe disease.”
Monkey B virus: Veterinarian dies in 1st case reported in China
A veterinary surgeon who died in May has become the first reported Monkey B virus case in China, according to the China Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
A veterinary surgeon who died in May has become the first reported Monkey B virus case in China, according to the China Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
India's pandemic deaths could be 10X official toll, researchers say
India's deaths during the pandemic could be 10x the official COVID-19 toll, likely making it modern India’s worst human tragedy, researchers said.
India's deaths during the pandemic could be 10x the official COVID-19 toll, likely making it modern India’s worst human tragedy, researchers said.
TSA returns lost diamond to owner after it fell off woman’s engagement ring
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers from New York helped a woman locate the diamond that fell off her engagement ring.
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers from New York helped a woman locate the diamond that fell off her engagement ring.
Vaccinated Pelosi aide, White House official test positive for COVID-19
An unidentified spokesperson for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and an unnamed White House employee recently contracted the coronavirus, FOX News confirmed.
An unidentified spokesperson for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and an unnamed White House employee recently contracted the coronavirus, FOX News confirmed.
Delta variant accounts for 83% of US COVID-19 cases, CDC says
The delta variant of the coronavirus now accounts for an estimated 83% of COVID-19 cases in the U.S., an increase of 50% from the week of July 3.
The delta variant of the coronavirus now accounts for an estimated 83% of COVID-19 cases in the U.S., an increase of 50% from the week of July 3.
Atlanta man contracts COVID-19 breakthrough infection months after being vaccinated
Breakthrough infections in fully vaccinated people are rare, but they can happen. Jim Issa, a 50-year-old commercial director in Atlanta got vaccinated in April with the Pfizer two-dose vaccine. He was stunned when he and several vaccinated friends tested positive for the virus after a July Fourth getaway weekend at a lake house.
Breakthrough infections in fully vaccinated people are rare, but they can happen. Jim Issa, a 50-year-old commercial director in Atlanta got vaccinated in April with the Pfizer two-dose vaccine. He was stunned when he and several vaccinated friends tested positive for the virus after a July Fourth getaway weekend at a lake house.
COVID vaccine: NBA Finals ticket raffle with shot before Game 6
The Milwaukee Health Department will bring COVID-19 vaccines to the plaza at Fiserv Forum on Tuesday, July 20 from 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.
The Milwaukee Health Department will bring COVID-19 vaccines to the plaza at Fiserv Forum on Tuesday, July 20 from 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.
Pfizer halts distribution of anti-smoking drug Chantix after finding carcinogen
Last week, Pfizer halted the distribution of its anti-smoking drug, Chantix after finding high levels of a cancer-causing agent in the medication.
Last week, Pfizer halted the distribution of its anti-smoking drug, Chantix after finding high levels of a cancer-causing agent in the medication.
Fauci: Smallpox, polio would still exist if faced with same vaccine misinformation as COVID-19
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading expert on infectious diseases said he’s “certain” that the U.S. would not be able to contain other deadly illnesses like polio or smallpox if misinformation for those vaccines spread like it over COVID-19.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading expert on infectious diseases said he’s “certain” that the U.S. would not be able to contain other deadly illnesses like polio or smallpox if misinformation for those vaccines spread like it over COVID-19.
Judge rules Indiana University can mandate COVID-19 vaccine for students, staff
In a ruling dated Sunday, U.S. District Judge Damon Leichty in South Bend rejected a request from eight IU students who sought to block the requirement.
In a ruling dated Sunday, U.S. District Judge Damon Leichty in South Bend rejected a request from eight IU students who sought to block the requirement.
Nurses union calls on CDC to reinstate universal mask guidelines
In a letter addressed to Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the CDC, the National Nurses Union called on the agency to reinstate universal mask-wearing guidelines and to implement more robust data tracking for infections among health care workers and breakthrough cases.
In a letter addressed to Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the CDC, the National Nurses Union called on the agency to reinstate universal mask-wearing guidelines and to implement more robust data tracking for infections among health care workers and breakthrough cases.
AAP: Students, staff should wear masks in schools — regardless of vaccination status
The American Academy of Pediatrics released a set of recommendations ahead of the upcoming school year to help stave off further growth of the COVID-19 pandemic. The recommendations include vaccinations for all eligible people and mask-wearing in class, regardless of vaccination status.
The American Academy of Pediatrics released a set of recommendations ahead of the upcoming school year to help stave off further growth of the COVID-19 pandemic. The recommendations include vaccinations for all eligible people and mask-wearing in class, regardless of vaccination status.
CDC raises UK travel warning to highest level amid COVID-19 surge
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control raised its travel alert for the United Kingdom to the highest level amid a surge in COVID-19 cases.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control raised its travel alert for the United Kingdom to the highest level amid a surge in COVID-19 cases.
Wisconsin's medical schools address health disparities
The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin are collaborating on a study addressing health disparities in the state.
The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin are collaborating on a study addressing health disparities in the state.