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.
Larger gatherings allowed in Waukesha County ahead of Labor Day
More than 250 are allowed to gather outdoors in Waukesha County, up from 100, if social distancing and CDC guidelines are followed.
More than 250 are allowed to gather outdoors in Waukesha County, up from 100, if social distancing and CDC guidelines are followed.
Larger gatherings of 250+ allowed in Waukesha County ahead of Labor Day
More than 250 are allowed to gather outdoors in Waukesha County, up from 100, if social distancing and CDC guidelines are followed.
More than 250 are allowed to gather outdoors in Waukesha County, up from 100, if social distancing and CDC guidelines are followed.
'A lot of wishful thinking': Experts say usefulness of COVID-19 antibody tests still unclear
Coronavirus tests touted by President Donald Trump and his top officials to help reopen the economy are widely available, but predictions for their usefulness haven't panned out.
Coronavirus tests touted by President Donald Trump and his top officials to help reopen the economy are widely available, but predictions for their usefulness haven't panned out.
Amazon updates policy after seeds sent from China believed to be part of ‘brushing’ scam
Amazon recently updated its policy, only allowing seeds to be sold by U.S. sellers after unsolicited packages containing random seeds were sent to United States residents, according to the USDA.
Amazon recently updated its policy, only allowing seeds to be sold by U.S. sellers after unsolicited packages containing random seeds were sent to United States residents, according to the USDA.
Health officials worry about Labor Day setbacks in social distancing amid COVID-19 pandemic
The Lost Summer of 2020 is drawing to a close with many big Labor Day gatherings canceled across the U.S. and health authorities pleading with people to keep their distance from others so as not to cause another surge in coronavirus cases.
The Lost Summer of 2020 is drawing to a close with many big Labor Day gatherings canceled across the U.S. and health authorities pleading with people to keep their distance from others so as not to cause another surge in coronavirus cases.
UW-Madison restricts student movement amid coronavirus spike
The chancellor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison on Monday canceled all in-person social events.
The chancellor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison on Monday canceled all in-person social events.
3 Carroll University students suspended, breached Code of Conduct
Three Carroll University students are taking a semester off this year, but not by choice.
Three Carroll University students are taking a semester off this year, but not by choice.