Health

Like many major fundraising events, the MS Run the U.S. ultra-relay, which spans coast to coast, wasn't the same in 2020 because of COVID-19, but it's back in 2021, and runners from across the nation -- including two local women -- are raising money for a cause that hits close to home.

In 2020, there were 131 confirmed cases of child abuse in Racine County, a nearly 30% decrease from 2019, which may sound like good news, but the coronavirus pandemic has played a role.

Health care providers say that's particularly troubling for colon cancer. Over the last 10 to 15 years, colorectal cancer rates for young adults between 20 and 49 years are going up.

Lee Thornquist set out on a quest to run over 1,100 miles around Lake Michigan in 36 days to raise money for the Alzheimer's Association in honor of his late grandmother, Harriett.

Health experts project a shortage of at least 1 million nurses in less than a decade, and Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin is preparing the next generation of frontline workers.

The Biden administration is working to develop credentials – referred to as passports, health certificates or travel passes – showing proof of vaccination as individuals and businesses emerge from lockdown.

Fewer smokers called quit-smoking hotlines last year and some smoked more, contributing to an unusual bump in cigarette sales — all in the middle of the stress, anxiety and uncertainty from COVID-19.

State health officials reported 428 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin Sunday and no new deaths.

Married people and workers with kids at home were more likely to fall into the latter group that wants to go back into the office.

There are no longer indoor capacity guidelines in Waukesha County, but not all businesses are jumping back to 100%.

Gee's Clippers has been serving haircuts in the Bronzeville neighborhood for years. Saturday, they offered a different service.