Milwaukee Public Schools lead testing; parents of students anxious
Parents of Milwaukee Public Schools students are anxiously waiting on results after the Milwaukee Health Department conducted lead testing and assessments at multiple MPS schools this past weekend.
Parents of Milwaukee Public Schools students are anxiously waiting on results after the Milwaukee Health Department conducted lead testing and assessments at multiple MPS schools this past weekend.
When is the happiest time of day?
A recent study took a look at how the time of day, season and day of the week can impact mental health. Here are the findings.
A recent study took a look at how the time of day, season and day of the week can impact mental health. Here are the findings.
Pope Francis condition, former Milwaukee archbishop discusses
The Vatican announced Pope Francis was in critical condition after he suffered a severe respiratory crisis. Cardinal Timothy Dolan spoke about the situation.
The Vatican announced Pope Francis was in critical condition after he suffered a severe respiratory crisis. Cardinal Timothy Dolan spoke about the situation.
New coronavirus discovered in Chinese bats: What we know
This new virus reportedly can bind to humans in a comparable manner to the virus that causes COVID-19.
This new virus reportedly can bind to humans in a comparable manner to the virus that causes COVID-19.
MPS lead exposure, school closures considered to address issues
The Milwaukee Health Department is considering shutting down some schools in an effort to protect students from potentially dangerous lead exposure.
The Milwaukee Health Department is considering shutting down some schools in an effort to protect students from potentially dangerous lead exposure.
Flu season is peaking in these 13 states, data shows
With flu cases spiking in the U.S., the CDC released new stats for flu activity nationwide. Here are the states with the highest activity.
With flu cases spiking in the U.S., the CDC released new stats for flu activity nationwide. Here are the states with the highest activity.
Health Watch: Slowing aging, lack of sleep, pancreatic cancer vaccines
UW Health's Dr. Bill Hartman discusses ways to slow down aging, a study that says high school student's aren't getting enough sleep and another study on vaccines showing promise in a pancreatic cancer trial.
UW Health's Dr. Bill Hartman discusses ways to slow down aging, a study that says high school student's aren't getting enough sleep and another study on vaccines showing promise in a pancreatic cancer trial.
Waukesha County deputy battling cancer, fundraiser planned
The community is rallying around a Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department deputy as he battles cancer.
The community is rallying around a Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department deputy as he battles cancer.
Hartford girl fighting cancer, taco luncheon raises money for family
The Hartford community came together on Wednesday to support two city employees and their 2-year-old daughter, who is fighting cancer.
The Hartford community came together on Wednesday to support two city employees and their 2-year-old daughter, who is fighting cancer.
What is Simply Pop? Coca-Cola enters the prebiotic soda market
Simply Pop is the latest line of prebiotic sodas to hit the market.
Simply Pop is the latest line of prebiotic sodas to hit the market.
USDA accidentally fired bird flu employees and is now trying to rehire them
The Trump administration is working to “rectify" the termination of several employees over the weekend that were working to combat bird flu, the agency said.
The Trump administration is working to “rectify" the termination of several employees over the weekend that were working to combat bird flu, the agency said.
Dangers of hypothermia, frostbite in bitter cold temperatures
Subfreezing temperatures post dangerous challenges for anyone who has to be outside – whether they are working in it or just need to get out and about.
Subfreezing temperatures post dangerous challenges for anyone who has to be outside – whether they are working in it or just need to get out and about.
Lung cancer rising among non-smokers — here's why
The most common form of lung cancer is primarily found in non-smokers, a new study reveals. Doctors react to the surprising driver of the disease and other risk factors.
The most common form of lung cancer is primarily found in non-smokers, a new study reveals. Doctors react to the surprising driver of the disease and other risk factors.
This breakfast food might prevent colon cancer
A recent study shows that people who ate this tasty food at least twice a week had a lower rate of colon cancer compared to those who ate it less frequently.
A recent study shows that people who ate this tasty food at least twice a week had a lower rate of colon cancer compared to those who ate it less frequently.
Brake dust is harder on your lungs than diesel exhaust, study suggests
In a recent study, researchers found that tiny brake dust particles are potentially more toxic than diesel exhaust which could affect your health.
In a recent study, researchers found that tiny brake dust particles are potentially more toxic than diesel exhaust which could affect your health.
Medicaid changes could be coming: Here's what Republicans are considering
Republicans are weighing billions of dollars in cuts to Medicaid, jeopardizing health care coverage. Here’s what’s on the table.
Republicans are weighing billions of dollars in cuts to Medicaid, jeopardizing health care coverage. Here’s what’s on the table.
New Milwaukee County overdose dashboard released
Milwaukee County leaders on Tuesday released a new "Overdose Dashboard," a tool funded by opioid litigation settlement funds.
Milwaukee County leaders on Tuesday released a new "Overdose Dashboard," a tool funded by opioid litigation settlement funds.
Pope Francis to remain hospitalized for respiratory tract infection
Pope Francis, 88, has been in the hospital since Friday with a “polymicrobial respiratory tract infection.”
Pope Francis, 88, has been in the hospital since Friday with a “polymicrobial respiratory tract infection.”
Coffee and Contrast at Bradford Beach promotes wellness
Despite the cold weather, people had a ball at Bradford Beach. While there wasn’t any jumping in the lake, the snow helped with a different kind of plunge.
Despite the cold weather, people had a ball at Bradford Beach. While there wasn’t any jumping in the lake, the snow helped with a different kind of plunge.
MPS lead exposure, Golda Meir follow-up tests conducted
The Milwaukee Health Department conducted a follow-up lead hazard assessment at Golda Meir Lower Campus.
The Milwaukee Health Department conducted a follow-up lead hazard assessment at Golda Meir Lower Campus.