West Bend man finds chance to return to clinic that saved his life
With a smile on his face, there is no doubt Greg Koenig feels he's exactly where he needs to be.
With a smile on his face, there is no doubt Greg Koenig feels he's exactly where he needs to be.
Cat owners could be at higher risk of schizophrenia, study suggests
Snuggling with a cat seems like a loving and relaxing activity, but a new study implies that it might affect your mental health down the line.
Snuggling with a cat seems like a loving and relaxing activity, but a new study implies that it might affect your mental health down the line.
These are the states where it's still legal to smoke with kids in cars
Only a dozen states have laws that prohibit lighting up in a private vehicle with children present. No level of exposure to secondhand smoke is safe, the CDC says.
Only a dozen states have laws that prohibit lighting up in a private vehicle with children present. No level of exposure to secondhand smoke is safe, the CDC says.
New breast cancer screening recommendations
The U.S. Preventative Services Task Force just revised its breast cancer screening recommendations. It now suggests women at average risk for breast cancer should start screening at a younger age.
The U.S. Preventative Services Task Force just revised its breast cancer screening recommendations. It now suggests women at average risk for breast cancer should start screening at a younger age.
New breast cancer screening recommendations
The U.S. Preventative Services Task Force just revised its breast cancer screening recommendations.
The U.S. Preventative Services Task Force just revised its breast cancer screening recommendations.
Miss USA Noelia Voigt suddenly resigns title – here’s why
Miss USA 2023 Noelia Voigt has announced that she is resigning from the title. "I realize this may come as a large shock to many," the 24-year-old wrote.
Miss USA 2023 Noelia Voigt has announced that she is resigning from the title. "I realize this may come as a large shock to many," the 24-year-old wrote.
Paralyzed former Rutgers athlete expands bourbon brand into NY, donates $5.20 of every sale to research
Former Rutgers University defensive tackle Eric LeGrand is expanding his bourbon brand from New Jersey and Kentucky into New York and is donating proceeds from cases of liquor sold to find a cure for paralysis.
Former Rutgers University defensive tackle Eric LeGrand is expanding his bourbon brand from New Jersey and Kentucky into New York and is donating proceeds from cases of liquor sold to find a cure for paralysis.
COVID-19 variants called FLiRT are spreading across US
The COVID-19 variants, nicknamed FLiRT, account for about one in four infections. Here's what to know.
The COVID-19 variants, nicknamed FLiRT, account for about one in four infections. Here's what to know.
Nurses Week; Racine nurse provides crucial care
Monday marks the start of Nurses Week, when health care providers highlight the work of all nurses.
Monday marks the start of Nurses Week, when health care providers highlight the work of all nurses.
25K Americans starting Wegovy weekly as supply increases and prices drop, drugmaker says
The number of U.S. patients currently starting the weight management drug Wegovy is "four times" the number in December 2023, the drugmaker said.
The number of U.S. patients currently starting the weight management drug Wegovy is "four times" the number in December 2023, the drugmaker said.
Raising awareness about heart disease in women
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the U.S., but there's a push for more resources to help spread the word. Celebrating life is how a group of women kicked off the American Heart Association?s "Go Red for Women" luncheon in Milwaukee.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the U.S., but there's a push for more resources to help spread the word. Celebrating life is how a group of women kicked off the American Heart Association?s "Go Red for Women" luncheon in Milwaukee.
Heart disease and women, Milwaukee luncheon raises awareness
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the U.S., but there's a push for more resources so word can be spread.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the U.S., but there's a push for more resources so word can be spread.
Oconomowoc cyclist riding Tour de France route for leukemia fundraiser
An Oconomowoc cyclist will join a team next month, whose goal is to ride the Tour de France route a week before the professional raise for charity.
An Oconomowoc cyclist will join a team next month, whose goal is to ride the Tour de France route a week before the professional raise for charity.
Maternal mortality rate in U.S. declines, but racial disparities remain: CDC data
Following an increase in women dying during pregnancy or after childbirth earlier in the pandemic, mortality rates dropped significantly in 2022, according to a new CDC report.
Following an increase in women dying during pregnancy or after childbirth earlier in the pandemic, mortality rates dropped significantly in 2022, according to a new CDC report.
Susan G. Komen executive director diagnosed with breast cancer again
Her first diagnosis was 14 years ago. She fought it and beat it. Now, the executive director of Susan G. Komen Wisconsin has breast cancer again.
Her first diagnosis was 14 years ago. She fought it and beat it. Now, the executive director of Susan G. Komen Wisconsin has breast cancer again.
Mental health support; Kohl's donates $200K, youth programming, training
Kohl’s announced a $200,000 commitment to the National Alliance on Mental Illness Southeast Wisconsin in support of reducing stigmas around mental health and providing more resources for youth.
Kohl’s announced a $200,000 commitment to the National Alliance on Mental Illness Southeast Wisconsin in support of reducing stigmas around mental health and providing more resources for youth.
Walnuts recalled amid E. coli outbreak in multiple states, CDC says
An E. coli outbreak connected to organic walnuts has prompted a warning from the CDC, as well as a recall. The walnuts were sold at retailers in at least 19 states.
An E. coli outbreak connected to organic walnuts has prompted a warning from the CDC, as well as a recall. The walnuts were sold at retailers in at least 19 states.
Cancer trends: Common types & risk factors revealed
Almost 40% of Americans will receive a cancer diagnosis at some point in their lifetime — but certain types are more common than others, statistics show.
Almost 40% of Americans will receive a cancer diagnosis at some point in their lifetime — but certain types are more common than others, statistics show.
Mammogram screening to detect breast cancer should now start at 40, panel says
Breast cancer is the second-most common cause of cancer death for U.S. women.
Breast cancer is the second-most common cause of cancer death for U.S. women.
USDA testing ground beef in states with bird flu outbreaks in dairy cows
The USDA is testing ground beef sold at retailers located in U.S. states with bird flu outbreaks in dairy cattle. But the agency said it’s “confident that the meat supply is safe.”
The USDA is testing ground beef sold at retailers located in U.S. states with bird flu outbreaks in dairy cattle. But the agency said it’s “confident that the meat supply is safe.”