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).
Milwaukee Alderman Jonathan Brostoff dies, honored with Brady Street memorial walk
The Brady Street Business Improvement District organized a candlelight memorial walk in honor of the late Milwaukee Ald. Jonathan Brostoff.
The Brady Street Business Improvement District organized a candlelight memorial walk in honor of the late Milwaukee Ald. Jonathan Brostoff.
Wisconsin drinking water; residents get letters warning of lead
Some Wisconsin community members said they were worried after receiving a letter regarding drinking water.
Some Wisconsin community members said they were worried after receiving a letter regarding drinking water.
FDA wants to pull decongestant found in many cold, allergy medicines
The FDA is proposing the removal of phenylephrine, a popular nasal decongestant, in oral form from over-the-counter use. Here’s why.
The FDA is proposing the removal of phenylephrine, a popular nasal decongestant, in oral form from over-the-counter use. Here’s why.
James Van Der Beek mistook cancer symptoms for problems with his diet
The 'Dawson's Creek' and 'Varsity Blues' actor, 47, has been diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer.
The 'Dawson's Creek' and 'Varsity Blues' actor, 47, has been diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer.
Bird flu infects more farmworkers than previously known, CDC says
Following a CDC study showing bird flu exposure among dairy workers, health officials recommend increased testing and preventative measures for farmworkers, even if they show no symptoms, to prevent virus spread and mutation.
Following a CDC study showing bird flu exposure among dairy workers, health officials recommend increased testing and preventative measures for farmworkers, even if they show no symptoms, to prevent virus spread and mutation.
Oconomowc VA clinic helps veterans in rural areas
Leaders are trying to get the word out about a new VA health clinic that opened earlier this year in Oconomowoc.
Leaders are trying to get the word out about a new VA health clinic that opened earlier this year in Oconomowoc.
Your candidate lost? Here’s how to cope with post-election stress
With emotions running high, here are expert-backed tips to help you cope if the election results aren’t what you hoped, including managing stress, finding support, and staying grounded.
With emotions running high, here are expert-backed tips to help you cope if the election results aren’t what you hoped, including managing stress, finding support, and staying grounded.
Election 2024: Here’s how states voted on abortion rights
Abortion rights appeared on the ballot in 10 states last night. Here’s how they fared.
Abortion rights appeared on the ballot in 10 states last night. Here’s how they fared.
Milwaukee Alderman Jonathan Brostoff dies, colleagues recall legacy
A day after the sudden death of Milwaukee Ald. Jonathan Brostoff, colleagues and friends said they are missing his presence – especially on Election Day.
A day after the sudden death of Milwaukee Ald. Jonathan Brostoff, colleagues and friends said they are missing his presence – especially on Election Day.
5 tips to ease Election Day anxiety
Anxious much? A Kaiser psychologist offers some Election Day tips on how to relieve some of that Election Day tension.
Anxious much? A Kaiser psychologist offers some Election Day tips on how to relieve some of that Election Day tension.
Lake Geneva woman, animal rescue founder has heart attack; money being raised
The founder of a Pewaukee-based nonprofit that focuses on helping animals is now in need of help.
The founder of a Pewaukee-based nonprofit that focuses on helping animals is now in need of help.
Fluoride: What is it and why is it added to our drinking water?
In the upcoming election, fluoride in drinking water has become a topic of debate after Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed Donald Trump would remove it on his first day in office if elected.
In the upcoming election, fluoride in drinking water has become a topic of debate after Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed Donald Trump would remove it on his first day in office if elected.
Half of US teens spend over 4 hours daily on screens, CDC study finds
A new CDC study reveals that half of American teens spend four or more hours each day on screens, with links to increased rates of anxiety and depression.
A new CDC study reveals that half of American teens spend four or more hours each day on screens, with links to increased rates of anxiety and depression.
Family's annual charity softball game raises money, brings them closer together
For a local family, the pain of loss will never go away, but reliance on family continues to help them go forward.
For a local family, the pain of loss will never go away, but reliance on family continues to help them go forward.
Bird flu detected in pig for 1st time in US: What it means for humans
A pig infected with bird flu in Oregon has raised concerns about the virus’s potential to threaten humans, but the current risk to the public remains low.
A pig infected with bird flu in Oregon has raised concerns about the virus’s potential to threaten humans, but the current risk to the public remains low.
Cases in McDonald’s E. coli outbreak linked to slivered onions rise to 90
The number of E. coli cases linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders has climbed to at least 90, the FDA said.
The number of E. coli cases linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders has climbed to at least 90, the FDA said.
Mycoplasma pneumoniae or ‘walking pneumonia’: Symptoms, treatment information
Symptoms of pneumonia caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae are “typically gradual," the CDC says. It can include fever, a cough, and a sore throat.
Symptoms of pneumonia caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae are “typically gradual," the CDC says. It can include fever, a cough, and a sore throat.
Wauwatosa students make Halloween costumes for NICU babies
Wauwatosa East High School students are helping bring more spirit to Ascension Columbia Saint Mary's Hospital. As photojournalist Collin Schemenauer shares, it's all because of a teacher who's been there before.
Wauwatosa East High School students are helping bring more spirit to Ascension Columbia Saint Mary's Hospital. As photojournalist Collin Schemenauer shares, it's all because of a teacher who's been there before.
Researchers targeting childhood heart disease with stem cells, AI
Researchers in the U.S. and Australia are ushering in a new era of pediatric medicine by using stem cells and AI to solve childhood heart disease.
Researchers in the U.S. and Australia are ushering in a new era of pediatric medicine by using stem cells and AI to solve childhood heart disease.