How to stop wildfire smoke from getting into your home and car
Raging winter wildfires in Los Angeles are a grim reminder of how quickly wildfire smoke can creep into your neighborhood – and your home and car.
Raging winter wildfires in Los Angeles are a grim reminder of how quickly wildfire smoke can creep into your neighborhood – and your home and car.
Fewer than 1 in 1,000 US adolescents receive gender-affirming medications, researchers find
A new study reveals that fewer than 1 in 1,000 U.S. teens receive gender-affirming medications, offering clarity on a highly debated issue in health care.
A new study reveals that fewer than 1 in 1,000 U.S. teens receive gender-affirming medications, offering clarity on a highly debated issue in health care.
Hospital mask mandates temporarily back in effect for some systems
While you are bundling up to stay warm this winter, medical professionals say having a face mask handy would be a good idea.
While you are bundling up to stay warm this winter, medical professionals say having a face mask handy would be a good idea.
Waukesha County supervisor donating kidney to stranger, raises awareness
A Waukesha man is doing something pretty rare: he’s donating his kidney to someone he doesn’t know.
A Waukesha man is doing something pretty rare: he’s donating his kidney to someone he doesn’t know.
Whooping cough: Cases increased by 400% in 2024
The CDC said that cases of whooping cause increased across the United States, which indicated a return to more typical pre-COVID pandemic trends.
The CDC said that cases of whooping cause increased across the United States, which indicated a return to more typical pre-COVID pandemic trends.
Bird flu latest: Louisiana confirms 1st human death in US
Louisiana reported the first U.S. death from bird flu or H5N1. Here’s what we know.
Louisiana reported the first U.S. death from bird flu or H5N1. Here’s what we know.
AI detects ovarian cancer better than human experts in new study
In a new study led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden, AI models did a better job of detecting ovarian cancer than human doctors.
In a new study led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden, AI models did a better job of detecting ovarian cancer than human doctors.
Norovirus outbreaks spiked in December: How to stay safe
The highly contagious virus can cause vomiting, nausea, and stomach pain and these are the ways to protect yourself.
The highly contagious virus can cause vomiting, nausea, and stomach pain and these are the ways to protect yourself.
South Milwaukee harm reduction vending machine now available to public
South Milwaukee officially made available to the public on Monday, Jan. 6 a harm reduction vending machine.
South Milwaukee officially made available to the public on Monday, Jan. 6 a harm reduction vending machine.
Costco cold remedy recalled due to possible 'contamination'
A Costco over-the-counter cold and flu medicine has been impacted for second time in less than a month.
A Costco over-the-counter cold and flu medicine has been impacted for second time in less than a month.
'Girls Who Walk Milwaukee' empowers women through walking
“Girls Who Walk Milwaukee" is a social group that brings together women of all ages, step by step. Fitness and newfound friendships were the goal.
“Girls Who Walk Milwaukee" is a social group that brings together women of all ages, step by step. Fitness and newfound friendships were the goal.
Safety tips for shoveling snow
Shoveling snow is an unavoidable chore for some people, but if you’re not careful, you could end up seriously injured, or worse.
Shoveling snow is an unavoidable chore for some people, but if you’re not careful, you could end up seriously injured, or worse.
What is HMPV? China reportedly monitoring surge in respiratory virus cases
Videos showing crowded hospitals in China have fueled rumors and fear five years after the COVID-19 pandemic began the same way. Here's why experts say you shouldn't be worried.
Videos showing crowded hospitals in China have fueled rumors and fear five years after the COVID-19 pandemic began the same way. Here's why experts say you shouldn't be worried.
Jennifer Aniston's secrets to staying fit at 55 include strength training, burgers and martinis
Jennifer Aniston does not believe in 'no pain, no gain.'
Jennifer Aniston does not believe in 'no pain, no gain.'
US surgeon general calls for cancer warnings on alcohol
Alcohol is linked to roughly 100,000 cancer cases - and 20,000 cancer deaths - each year, but fewer than half of Americans are aware of the risk, the U.S. surgeon general says.
Alcohol is linked to roughly 100,000 cancer cases - and 20,000 cancer deaths - each year, but fewer than half of Americans are aware of the risk, the U.S. surgeon general says.
Drinking coffee or tea may lower the risk of certain cancers
What to know about new research linking coffee and tea consumption to reduced cancer risks in certain cases.
What to know about new research linking coffee and tea consumption to reduced cancer risks in certain cases.
Milwaukee pastor opens shelter for homeless
Bridging a gap and helping those in need of shelter, a Milwaukee church is opening up its doors for the homeless each Sunday this winter.
Bridging a gap and helping those in need of shelter, a Milwaukee church is opening up its doors for the homeless each Sunday this winter.
Norovirus, COVID-19, RSV numbers up in Milwaukee
A pharmacy and the Milwaukee Health Department both say they're seeing an increase in respiratory illnesses which is typical at this time of year.
A pharmacy and the Milwaukee Health Department both say they're seeing an increase in respiratory illnesses which is typical at this time of year.
Bird flu in cats: How to protect your pet after food recall
After a cat's death linked to contaminated pet food and rising cases in livestock, here's how to protect pets from bird flu.
After a cat's death linked to contaminated pet food and rising cases in livestock, here's how to protect pets from bird flu.
Norovirus outbreak: How to protect yourself from the ‘winter vomiting bug’
Cases of norovirus have surged in the first week of December alone, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Cases of norovirus have surged in the first week of December alone, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.