2025 Milwaukee Community Health Assessment released; 5 issues emerge
The Milwaukee Health Department released its 2025 Community Health Assessment. A news release says it is the city’s most comprehensive snapshot of health and well-being.
The Milwaukee Health Department released its 2025 Community Health Assessment. A news release says it is the city’s most comprehensive snapshot of health and well-being.
Muskego family helps raise millions for rare childhood disease treatment
A Muskego family helped raise more than $5.5 million to fund early access treatment for children with Sanfilippo syndrome after their daughter Liv was diagnosed with the rare disease.
A Muskego family helped raise more than $5.5 million to fund early access treatment for children with Sanfilippo syndrome after their daughter Liv was diagnosed with the rare disease.
'Dilbert' creator Scott Adams dies after prostate cancer battle
Cartoonist Scott Adams, best known as the creator of "Dilbert," has died after a battle with prostate cancer.
Cartoonist Scott Adams, best known as the creator of "Dilbert," has died after a battle with prostate cancer.
Colleen Hoover reveals cancer diagnosis
Colleen Hoover, the famed author behind "It Ends With Us" and "Verity," revealed she has been diagnosed with cancer and has been receiving radiation treatment.
Colleen Hoover, the famed author behind "It Ends With Us" and "Verity," revealed she has been diagnosed with cancer and has been receiving radiation treatment.
CDC reports first cruise norovirus outbreak this year, as nearly 90 people are infected
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed a norovirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship — the first one of the year that's been reported.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed a norovirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship — the first one of the year that's been reported.
BBB LipoMax warning: AI videos helping promote weight loss products
The BBB is issuing a warning that troubling deep-fake videos are circulating social media to help promote weight loss products. One includes Oprah promoting the “pink salt trick.”
The BBB is issuing a warning that troubling deep-fake videos are circulating social media to help promote weight loss products. One includes Oprah promoting the “pink salt trick.”
Missing sleep may take a hidden toll on your brain and longevity, research reveals
Insufficient sleep has higher mortality risk than bad diet and lack of exercise, study finds.
Insufficient sleep has higher mortality risk than bad diet and lack of exercise, study finds.
Study reveals why chewing gum might actually help with focus and stress relief
Polish researchers used brain imaging to reveal how chewing affects attention and stress regulation networks.
Polish researchers used brain imaging to reveal how chewing affects attention and stress regulation networks.
Novo Nordisk executive reports high interest for Wegovy weight loss pill
Novo Nordisk launched an oral version of its GLP-1 injectable to US markets on Jan 5.
Novo Nordisk launched an oral version of its GLP-1 injectable to US markets on Jan 5.
Milwaukee Admirals offer fans free cancer awareness consultations
The Milwaukee Admirals will offer fans free cancer awareness and health consultations at their game on Tuesday, Jan. 13 at Panther Arena, which is the team’s Hockey Fights Cancer Night.
The Milwaukee Admirals will offer fans free cancer awareness and health consultations at their game on Tuesday, Jan. 13 at Panther Arena, which is the team’s Hockey Fights Cancer Night.
Map: America's healthiest states have these things in common
America’s least healthy states also have a few things in common, according to a new report. Here's where your state ranks.
America’s least healthy states also have a few things in common, according to a new report. Here's where your state ranks.
Keeping your New Year's resolutions
Making a New Year's resolution is the easy part. Keeping them is more difficult. Within a few weeks, 90% of the commitments are already broken. So what can you to have a better chance of success?
Making a New Year's resolution is the easy part. Keeping them is more difficult. Within a few weeks, 90% of the commitments are already broken. So what can you to have a better chance of success?
Wisconsin DHS reaffirms childhood vaccine recommendations
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services affirmed its recommended childhood vaccine schedule after recent changes at the federal level.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services affirmed its recommended childhood vaccine schedule after recent changes at the federal level.
Milwaukee County Zoo closes aviary for foreseeable future
The Milwaukee County Zoo has closed the Herb & Nada Mahler Family Aviary for the foreseeable future due to a confirmed bird flu case in the parking lot.
The Milwaukee County Zoo has closed the Herb & Nada Mahler Family Aviary for the foreseeable future due to a confirmed bird flu case in the parking lot.
House votes to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies. What we know
The House has passed legislation that extends expired health care subsidies for those who get coverage through the Affordable Care Act.
The House has passed legislation that extends expired health care subsidies for those who get coverage through the Affordable Care Act.
Map: These states have the highest levels of flu activity
Most flu infections this season are from a new variant not covered by the flu shot, but doctors say the vaccine will still help protect against severe illness and death.
Most flu infections this season are from a new variant not covered by the flu shot, but doctors say the vaccine will still help protect against severe illness and death.
New federal dietary guidelines: Avoid processed foods, added sugar
New guidelines for healthy eating say Americans should eat more whole foods and protein, fewer highly processed foods and less added sugar.
New guidelines for healthy eating say Americans should eat more whole foods and protein, fewer highly processed foods and less added sugar.
Wisconsin flu cases surge, ambulance service sees record calls
The latest CDC data shows flu activity reached high levels in Wisconsin. Bell Ambulance said it saw record call volume in December.
The latest CDC data shows flu activity reached high levels in Wisconsin. Bell Ambulance said it saw record call volume in December.
Wisconsin flu cases surge, ambulance service sees record calls
The latest CDC data shows flu activity reached high levels in Wisconsin. Bell Ambulance said it saw record call volume in December.
The latest CDC data shows flu activity reached high levels in Wisconsin. Bell Ambulance said it saw record call volume in December.
Sleep and activity patterns may signal hidden brain health risks: Study
A new study suggests that disruptions in sleep and daily activity timing may be linked to a higher risk of dementia in older adults.
A new study suggests that disruptions in sleep and daily activity timing may be linked to a higher risk of dementia in older adults.