UnitedHealth cyberattack impacts prescriptions at local pharmacies

The attack didn't hit a pharmacy or specific insurance provider. It targeted the company that processes payments, which has caused a chain reaction.

COVID-19 fragments may cause problems after infection: Report

NIH researchers said when the body fights off COVID-19, fragments left over from the disease that are supposed to train the body to remember the virus could actually continue to cause inflammatory issues.

Milwaukee Pick 'n Save employee honored for life-saving measures

He took CPR training to teach fitness classes at a local gym, but a Milwaukee man ended up using that training at a grocery store.

Health impact of weather, temperature changes

Milwaukee saw a 58-degree change in temperature from Tuesday into Wednesday. Doctors said that drastic swing can impact people's health.

Eye products sold at Walmart, CVS could pose infection risk

Eye ointment products sold at CVS and Walmart stores nationwide are being recalled due to a potential risk of infection, federal health officials said. 

Shaved head for Children's Wisconsin fundraiser: 'My way to help'

A Landmark Credit Union employee shaved his head for a cause that's close to his heart. Locations across Wisconsin raised $58,000 for Children's Wisconsin.

FDA approves food allergy drug to lessen severity of reactions to peanuts, dairy and more

Food allergy drug Xolair (omalizumab) was approved by the FDA, potentially lessening the severity of reactions to foods like peanuts, milk, eggs, wheat, and cashews.

Grafton Police sensory room offers space to de-stress

The room provides anyone with a developmental disability. It’s a safe space to deal with distress.

Is the stomach bug going around? CDC reports norovirus spike in Northeast

Cases of the highly contagious norovirus, also known as the stomach bug, are rising across the Northeast, according to the CDC. How does norovirus spread? And how do you get norovirus?

Women likely to see greater benefit from regular exercise than men

A U.S. study found that women only need about half the exercise as men to get the same benefits, and that variations in our “anatomy and physiology” likely account for the differences.

'Oh my God, that's beautiful': Senior citizens try virtual reality in study showing their acceptance

A recent Stanford University study examined the impact of virtual reality (VR) on seniors' well-being, aiming to integrate VR into senior communities for health benefits and dementia management.

PFAS pollution: Wisconsin lawmakers pass bill to tackle problem

The Wisconsin Assembly passed a bill Thursday that would unlock $125 million to help municipalities and landowners cope with PFAS pollution.

Alabama Supreme Court ruling: Frozen embryos, IVF future explained

Frozen embryos created during fertility treatments can be considered children under Alabama state law, the state’s Supreme Court ruled Friday.

Long COVID is more prevalent in these states, CDC data shows

Long COVID is the all-encompassing term for a wide range of symptoms that can last weeks, months and even years after a COVID-19 infection.