List: The most sleep-deprived U.S. cities, according to CDC data

Americans could use more sleep – and that’s especially true if you’re in the eastern half of the United States.

FDA will limit approval for seasonal COVID vaccines: What to know

Healthy younger adults and children will no longer be automatically approved for annual COVID-19 vaccines under a new policy from the FDA.

New FDA seasonal COVID-19 shot guidance seeks ‘evidence based’ approach

The FDA says the new approach will aim to balance a timely approval process for vaccines, while also weighing “the need for evidence" of their effectiveness for the masses.

Pulaski High School rodent activity, kitchen cleared to reopen

The Milwaukee Health Department said Pulaski High School has corrected all violations after signs of rodent activity were found in the school's kitchen.

Viral 'McMigraine' remedy has some rushing to McDonald's for headache relief

Some McDonald's customers on TikTok claim that a certain food and drink combination from the fast-food restaurant can get rid of their migraines — though doctors are quick to share other headache remedies. 

Dangerous levels of arsenic found in US rice: What families need to know now

A new report reveals that many store-bought rice samples in the US contain high levels of arsenic and cadmium, posing health risks to babies, children, and pregnant women. Here’s what to avoid—and safer options to try.

Brain-dead Georgia woman kept on life support due to state's abortion law

A Georgia mother declared brain dead at two months pregnant remains on life support due to the state’s heartbeat law, leaving her family without medical decision-making rights.

2025 Spring 'Drug Take Back' collection; Wisconsin ranks #1 in nation

The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Friday, May 16 that Wisconsin ranked number one throughout the country for the most prescription medications collected during the Spring 2025 Drug Take Back collection.

Where do Trump's $5 trillion 'Big Beautiful' tax cut bill and Project 2025 align?

Despite Trump's public distancing from Project 2025, his "One Big Beautiful Bill" incorporates several elements from the initiative, including changes to health care, tax cuts, food assistance, abortion access and student loans.

Pulaski High School rodent activity; MPS, parents dealing with issue

The Milwaukee Health Department found signs of rodent activity inside Pulaski High School. Now, MPS and parents are dealing with the problem.

Overdose deaths see largest one-year decline ever: Here’s why

US overdose deaths fell by 27% in 2024, marking the largest one-year decline on record. CDC data shows 30,000 fewer deaths, with experts citing naloxone access, treatment, and shifting drug use.

Woman 'miraculously' found alive after almost 3 weeks lost in the Sierra Nevada

A camper who had been missing for almost three weeks amid snowy, blizzard conditions in the Sierra Nevada has been located and "miraculously found alive." 

Baby born with rare disorder thrives after getting personalized gene editing treatment

Though it may be a while before similar personalized treatments are available for others, doctors hope the technology can someday help millions who have been left behind by genetic medicine because their diseases are so rare.