Erectile dysfunction drugs may protect against Alzheimer's, study suggests
Researchers conducted a study with over 260,000 men to determine if there is a connection between the male enhancement drug lowering their risk of developing the disease.
Researchers conducted a study with over 260,000 men to determine if there is a connection between the male enhancement drug lowering their risk of developing the disease.
Medicare negotiating with drugmakers on prices for expensive medications
The price negotiations are for 10 prescription drugs, including Eliquis, a blood thinner medication, and diabetes treatment Jardiance.
The price negotiations are for 10 prescription drugs, including Eliquis, a blood thinner medication, and diabetes treatment Jardiance.
Officer replaces therapy pig for young boy after tragic animal attack
A Kansas police officer stepped in to replace a therapy pig for a young boy after the original one was attacked by another animal.
A Kansas police officer stepped in to replace a therapy pig for a young boy after the original one was attacked by another animal.
Flu cases surge across US, CDC reports
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released its latest weekly report, indicating a 16.2% increase in flu cases across the United States.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released its latest weekly report, indicating a 16.2% increase in flu cases across the United States.
Deadly listeria outbreak linked to cotija cheese, queso fresco, more dairy products, CDC says
The decade-long outbreak of listeria across 11 U.S. states has been linked to a cheese and dairy company in California. Two people have died and at least 26 have been sickened.
The decade-long outbreak of listeria across 11 U.S. states has been linked to a cheese and dairy company in California. Two people have died and at least 26 have been sickened.
Milwaukee physical therapist one of few to work with burn victims
She's the only physical therapist in Wisconsin certified to treat burn victims and she's been doing it in Milwaukee for more than three decades.
She's the only physical therapist in Wisconsin certified to treat burn victims and she's been doing it in Milwaukee for more than three decades.
Greenfield man shares heart disease lesson; hopes it'll save a life
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. But a Greenfield man hopes his story will save someone else's life.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. But a Greenfield man hopes his story will save someone else's life.
Blood donations hit 20-year low; Red Cross offering $20 gift cards to donors
The number of blood donors in the U.S. has reached a new low, and the Red Cross is offering $20 gift cards to those who roll up their sleeves.
The number of blood donors in the U.S. has reached a new low, and the Red Cross is offering $20 gift cards to those who roll up their sleeves.
Cancer diagnoses in the British royal family over the years: 'The great equalizer'
Most recently, Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, announced on Jan. 21 that she was diagnosed with skin cancer just a month after receiving breast cancer treatments.
Most recently, Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, announced on Jan. 21 that she was diagnosed with skin cancer just a month after receiving breast cancer treatments.
Toby Keith's death: Here's what to know about stomach cancer
Toby Keith’s death has renewed the spotlight on stomach cancer, which is the fifth most common cancer in the world.
Toby Keith’s death has renewed the spotlight on stomach cancer, which is the fifth most common cancer in the world.
EPA’s proposed lead rule improvements; Milwaukee Water Works statement
Milwaukee Water Works has submitted a formal public comment to the Environmental Protection Agency in response to the agency's proposed changes to the Lead and Copper Rule Improvements.
Milwaukee Water Works has submitted a formal public comment to the Environmental Protection Agency in response to the agency's proposed changes to the Lead and Copper Rule Improvements.
New mpox case in Milwaukee; 1st in city since June 2023, officials say
The Milwaukee Health Department announced on Tuesday, Feb. 6 that a Milwaukee resident recently tested positive for mpox. It is the first identified case of mpox in Milwaukee since June 2023.
The Milwaukee Health Department announced on Tuesday, Feb. 6 that a Milwaukee resident recently tested positive for mpox. It is the first identified case of mpox in Milwaukee since June 2023.
Alzheimer's disease found to be transmitted through medical procedures decades ago, study finds
Researchers emphasized that dementia is "not contagious" and these were "extraordinary occurrences."
Researchers emphasized that dementia is "not contagious" and these were "extraordinary occurrences."
Four out of five autoimmune disease patients are women. New study reveals why
Up to 50 million Americans have an autoimmune disease – a condition in which your immune system attacks healthy cells – and as many as 80% of those people are women.
Up to 50 million Americans have an autoimmune disease – a condition in which your immune system attacks healthy cells – and as many as 80% of those people are women.
Clean water access in Milwaukee, Palestine; panel discusses
Health care workers and the Water is Life campaign hope to raise awareness about clean water access, whether it be in Milwaukee or Palestine.
Health care workers and the Water is Life campaign hope to raise awareness about clean water access, whether it be in Milwaukee or Palestine.
Neptune's Fix, tianeptine product, recalled over life-threatening overdose risks
Tianeptine is an antidepressant used in some parts of Europe, Asia and South America but not approved in the U.S. It's often referred to as "gas station heroin."
Tianeptine is an antidepressant used in some parts of Europe, Asia and South America but not approved in the U.S. It's often referred to as "gas station heroin."
Kids who consume energy drinks are more prone to mental health disorders, study finds
Energy drinks could pose a risk to young brains, according to new research.
Energy drinks could pose a risk to young brains, according to new research.
Syphilis reaches 1950s levels in US, while other STD rates show mixed trends
The U.S. syphilis epidemic isn't abating, with the rate of infectious cases rising 9% in 2022, according to a new federal government report on sexually transmitted diseases in adults.
The U.S. syphilis epidemic isn't abating, with the rate of infectious cases rising 9% in 2022, according to a new federal government report on sexually transmitted diseases in adults.
Wisconsin girl's open-heart surgery; 3-year-old has rare disorder
She has been a fighter since birth. A 3-year-old Watertown girl is preparing for her second open-heart surgery.
She has been a fighter since birth. A 3-year-old Watertown girl is preparing for her second open-heart surgery.
CDC monitors for measles; 23 cases since early December
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is warning health care providers to be on the lookout for cases of measles.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is warning health care providers to be on the lookout for cases of measles.