NIH: AstraZeneca's pause on COVID-19 vaccine study shows there will be 'no compromises' on safety
The National Institutes of Health director is telling Congress that AstraZeneca's suspension of its COVID-19 vaccine study shows there will be “no compromises” on safety in developing the shots. AstraZeneca has put on hold its late-stage studies in the U.S.
The National Institutes of Health director is telling Congress that AstraZeneca's suspension of its COVID-19 vaccine study shows there will be “no compromises” on safety in developing the shots. AstraZeneca has put on hold its late-stage studies in the U.S.
Republicans propose 'targeted' COVID-19 relief aid package, but Democrats say it's not enough
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says the Senate will vote on a trimmed-down Republican coronavirus relief package, though it only has a slim chance of passage in the face of Democrats’ insistence for more sweeping aid.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says the Senate will vote on a trimmed-down Republican coronavirus relief package, though it only has a slim chance of passage in the face of Democrats’ insistence for more sweeping aid.
Report: People in downtown Madison likely exposed to COVID-19
Health officials have a blunt message for anyone who lives or works in the downtown Madison area.
Health officials have a blunt message for anyone who lives or works in the downtown Madison area.
Red Cross: More Black blood donors urgently needed to help sickle cell patients
The Red Cross says more Black blood donors are critically needed to help patients battling sickle cell disease as blood drives – especially those at schools, colleges, and universities – continue to be canceled at alarming rates.
The Red Cross says more Black blood donors are critically needed to help patients battling sickle cell disease as blood drives – especially those at schools, colleges, and universities – continue to be canceled at alarming rates.
Report shows 266,000 US COVID cases traced to Sturgis
The report says Sturgis generated public health costs of $12.2 billion, enough, researchers say, to have paid every rally attendee $26,000 dollars to stay home.
The report says Sturgis generated public health costs of $12.2 billion, enough, researchers say, to have paid every rally attendee $26,000 dollars to stay home.
Report: 266K US COVID cases traced to Sturgis; WI bikers 'don't believe it'
The report says Sturgis generated public health costs of $12.2 billion -- enough, researchers say, to have paid every rally attendee $26,000 dollars to stay home.
The report says Sturgis generated public health costs of $12.2 billion -- enough, researchers say, to have paid every rally attendee $26,000 dollars to stay home.
AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine trials halted at UW Health
The first person was injected with the vaccine Sept. 2 at UW Hospital.
The first person was injected with the vaccine Sept. 2 at UW Hospital.
AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine trial put on hold due to ‘unexplained illness’
The safety pause was due to a suspected serious adverse reaction in a participant in the United Kingdom, according to STAT News.
The safety pause was due to a suspected serious adverse reaction in a participant in the United Kingdom, according to STAT News.
Carthage College students return amid pandemic, community challenges
"Given the challenges our community has been facing, it's a tremendous opportunity for them to do that, learn and grow in that experience."
"Given the challenges our community has been facing, it's a tremendous opportunity for them to do that, learn and grow in that experience."
'Extremely embarrassed:' Neighbor shares video of large party near UWM
A UWM student said the gathering started small and took a turn -- and they then asked people to leave.
A UWM student said the gathering started small and took a turn -- and they then asked people to leave.
Milwaukee's outgoing health commissioner reveals 'threats of harm'
Jeanette Kowalik wrote, "I received threats of harm mailed to my office prior to COVID-19 and of course after; among them many emails authored by far-right white supremacists."
Jeanette Kowalik wrote, "I received threats of harm mailed to my office prior to COVID-19 and of course after; among them many emails authored by far-right white supremacists."
Study: 19% of COVID-19 cases nationwide from last month can be traced back to Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
A study from San Diego State University shows 19 percent of the 1.4 million new coronavirus cases in the United States over the last month can be traced back to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota in August.
A study from San Diego State University shows 19 percent of the 1.4 million new coronavirus cases in the United States over the last month can be traced back to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota in August.
DHS: 717 new positive cases of COVID-19 in WI; no new deaths
State health officials reported 717 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin Tuesday, Sept. 8 and no new deaths.
State health officials reported 717 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin Tuesday, Sept. 8 and no new deaths.
American Academy of Sleep and Medicine calls for elimination of daylight saving time, citing health risks
The American Academy of Sleep and Medicine, as well as several experts who have endorsed them, are calling for the elimination of daylight saving time, citing health risks associated with the time changes.
The American Academy of Sleep and Medicine, as well as several experts who have endorsed them, are calling for the elimination of daylight saving time, citing health risks associated with the time changes.
Mitch McConnell proposes 'targeted' coronavirus aid, Democrats say not enough
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says the Senate will vote on a trimmed-down Republican coronavirus relief package, though it has a slim chance of passage in the face of Democrats’ insistence for more sweeping aid.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says the Senate will vote on a trimmed-down Republican coronavirus relief package, though it has a slim chance of passage in the face of Democrats’ insistence for more sweeping aid.
Doctors studying why obesity may be tied to serious coronavirus cases
Obesity seems to put people at higher risk for getting very sick if they’re infected with the coronavirus, and doctors are trying to figure out why.
Obesity seems to put people at higher risk for getting very sick if they’re infected with the coronavirus, and doctors are trying to figure out why.
McConnell: Senate to vote on 'targeted' virus aid
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Tuesday the Senate would vote on a trimmed-down Republican coronavirus relief package.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Tuesday the Senate would vote on a trimmed-down Republican coronavirus relief package.
Coronavirus still throwing theme park attendance for a loop
Theme park operators are finding many people reluctant to return.
Theme park operators are finding many people reluctant to return.
Honeybee venom destroyed breast cancer cells, study finds
Venom from honeybees rapidly destroyed triple-negative breast cancer, a type of cancer that has limited treatment options, and HER2-enriched breast cancer cells, according to a study published in the journal npj Precision Oncology.
Venom from honeybees rapidly destroyed triple-negative breast cancer, a type of cancer that has limited treatment options, and HER2-enriched breast cancer cells, according to a study published in the journal npj Precision Oncology.
What should I look for in a hand sanitizer?
When picking a hand sanitizer, opt for one that contains mostly alcohol and has few other ingredients.
When picking a hand sanitizer, opt for one that contains mostly alcohol and has few other ingredients.