Does cooking carrots kill E. coli? What to know amid outbreak
Learn if cooking carrots can kill E. coli and how to stay safe amid the outbreak linked to Grimmway Farms’ recalled organic carrots.
Learn if cooking carrots can kill E. coli and how to stay safe amid the outbreak linked to Grimmway Farms’ recalled organic carrots.
Paul Teal, 'One Tree Hill' actor, dead at 35
Actor Paul Teal, who starred on the hit show “One Tree Hill", has died at the age of 35.
Actor Paul Teal, who starred on the hit show “One Tree Hill", has died at the age of 35.
Here's how much vaccinations dropped among kindergartners during 2023 school year
Vaccination coverage among Kindergarten students was lower across all vaccines compared to the previous year.
Vaccination coverage among Kindergarten students was lower across all vaccines compared to the previous year.
Obesity could affect 260M Americans by 2050, study warns
A study published in The Lancet projects that by 2050, nearly 260 million Americans, including 43.1 million children and adolescents, will be overweight or obese.
A study published in The Lancet projects that by 2050, nearly 260 million Americans, including 43.1 million children and adolescents, will be overweight or obese.
Is it flu or COVID? At-home tests can now tell you
While symptoms of the flu and COVID are similar, the viruses that cause each illness are different. New tests this winter season can tell you at home what you’re sick with.
While symptoms of the flu and COVID are similar, the viruses that cause each illness are different. New tests this winter season can tell you at home what you’re sick with.
Milwaukee Hepatitis A case confirmed; vaccination clinic Nov. 18
The City of Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) has received a report of a confirmed case of Hepatitis A.
The City of Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) has received a report of a confirmed case of Hepatitis A.
New form of mpox reported in US for 1st time
A U.S. resident who had traveled to eastern Africa is the first confirmed U.S. case of a new form of mpox.
A U.S. resident who had traveled to eastern Africa is the first confirmed U.S. case of a new form of mpox.
Shigella infection reported at Milwaukee school; what to know
According to the Milwaukee Health Department, a case of shigellosis was reported at La Escuela Fratney. It can cause stomach pain, diarrhea and fever.
According to the Milwaukee Health Department, a case of shigellosis was reported at La Escuela Fratney. It can cause stomach pain, diarrhea and fever.
Ascension Wisconsin changes
Newly-announced changes for Ascension Wisconsin patients and staff could have wide-ranging impacts in multiple counties, including shutting down a "micro-hospital" in Waukesha in January.
Newly-announced changes for Ascension Wisconsin patients and staff could have wide-ranging impacts in multiple counties, including shutting down a "micro-hospital" in Waukesha in January.
Postmates executive enters hospice, shares message: ‘Be kind, be brave’
James Butts, a former SVP at Postmates, shared an emotional message on X amid his cancer battle. The post, which went viral, has touched thousands of people.
James Butts, a former SVP at Postmates, shared an emotional message on X amid his cancer battle. The post, which went viral, has touched thousands of people.
Milwaukee County blood transfusions; EMS crews now offering in field
Every fire department in Milwaukee County will soon have a new resource that could be the difference between life and death for trauma patients.
Every fire department in Milwaukee County will soon have a new resource that could be the difference between life and death for trauma patients.
Is beef tallow healthier than seed oils? Unpacking RFK Jr.'s views
President-elect Trump’s HHS nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has stirred a debate over cooking oils, claiming beef tallow is a healthier option than seed oils like canola. Experts weigh in.
President-elect Trump’s HHS nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has stirred a debate over cooking oils, claiming beef tallow is a healthier option than seed oils like canola. Experts weigh in.
West Allis potential lead exposure warnings; what to know
West Allis residents are concerned about the safety of their drinking water after they received a letter from the city about potential lead exposure.
West Allis residents are concerned about the safety of their drinking water after they received a letter from the city about potential lead exposure.
New FDA rules target those ubiquitous TV drug commercials
The agency’s new guidelines are created to eliminate pharmaceutical company practices that minimize or distract consumers from knowing risk information about drugs.
The agency’s new guidelines are created to eliminate pharmaceutical company practices that minimize or distract consumers from knowing risk information about drugs.
Loneliness linked to increased risk of dementia, cognitive decline: study
A new study shows loneliness increases the risk for dementia and cognitive impairment.
A new study shows loneliness increases the risk for dementia and cognitive impairment.
E.coli cases linked to McDonald's climbs to 104
A multistate E. coli outbreak linked to onions served on McDonald’s Quarter Pounders has affected at least 104 people in 14 states, with 34 hospitalized, according to the CDC.
A multistate E. coli outbreak linked to onions served on McDonald’s Quarter Pounders has affected at least 104 people in 14 states, with 34 hospitalized, according to the CDC.
Watch: Donor reunites with toddler she helped save through life-saving liver transplant
Sandy Flash, a woman from West New York, was reunited with one-year-old Sonny, whom she helped save through a life-saving liver transplant at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio.
Sandy Flash, a woman from West New York, was reunited with one-year-old Sonny, whom she helped save through a life-saving liver transplant at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio.
Flu, COVID-19, RSV vaccines; Wisconsin residents urged to receive
Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) data show only 17% of Wisconsinites have received a flu shot this season, and just 7% have received an updated COVID-19 vaccine.
Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) data show only 17% of Wisconsinites have received a flu shot this season, and just 7% have received an updated COVID-19 vaccine.
Medicare premiums increasing in 2025
Medicare’s premium increase for Part B in 2025 outpaces both inflation and the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA).
Medicare’s premium increase for Part B in 2025 outpaces both inflation and the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA).