Wisconsin woman battling cancer, basketball helps provide hope
A Wisconsin woman battling stage 4 cancer practices with her basketball team each week. For her, it is more than a game, it is hope on the hardwood.
A Wisconsin woman battling stage 4 cancer practices with her basketball team each week. For her, it is more than a game, it is hope on the hardwood.
Hospital spreads holiday cheer for patients away from loved ones
The holidays can be tough for many and even more challenging for families in the hospital.
The holidays can be tough for many and even more challenging for families in the hospital.
Americans eat an extra meal a day from too much snacking, study finds
Snacks made up an average of 19.5% and 22.4% of total energy intake – “while contributing very little nutritional quality,” researchers said.
Snacks made up an average of 19.5% and 22.4% of total energy intake – “while contributing very little nutritional quality,” researchers said.
What is ketamine, the drug that killed Matthew Perry on October 28?
Nearly seven weeks after Matthew Perry’s apparent drowning in a hot tub at his California home, the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner released the actor's cause of death as "acute effects of ketamine."
Nearly seven weeks after Matthew Perry’s apparent drowning in a hot tub at his California home, the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner released the actor's cause of death as "acute effects of ketamine."
Merck-Moderna vaccine with Keytruda cuts risk of skin cancer relapse or death by half, data shows
Moderna on Thursday announced that an experimental cancer vaccine it is developing with Merck — when combined with the latter’s Keytruda immunotherapy — has been proven in a clinical trial to cut the risk of recurrence or death from the "most serious form of skin cancer" by half after three years.
Moderna on Thursday announced that an experimental cancer vaccine it is developing with Merck — when combined with the latter’s Keytruda immunotherapy — has been proven in a clinical trial to cut the risk of recurrence or death from the "most serious form of skin cancer" by half after three years.
Scientists pinpoint cause of morning sickness in pregnancy and potential way to prevent it
The new study, published in the journal Nature, shows why some women like Kate Middleton and Amy Schumer became so sick during pregnancy that they needed to be admitted to the hospital.
The new study, published in the journal Nature, shows why some women like Kate Middleton and Amy Schumer became so sick during pregnancy that they needed to be admitted to the hospital.
New Milwaukee health plan looks to boost community
Improving the health of everyone around the city is the goal of a new plan from the Milwaukee Health Department.
Improving the health of everyone around the city is the goal of a new plan from the Milwaukee Health Department.
CDC urges healthcare providers to increase respiratory vaccine coverage
U.S. health officials say flu is picking up steam while RSV lung infections may be peaking.
U.S. health officials say flu is picking up steam while RSV lung infections may be peaking.
Elf Bar, other e-cigarette makers blocked from importing 1.4 million illegal disposable vapes
U.S. officials recently seized more than 1.4 million illegal e-cigarettes from overseas manufacturers, including the company behind Elf Bar.
U.S. officials recently seized more than 1.4 million illegal e-cigarettes from overseas manufacturers, including the company behind Elf Bar.
Loneliness declared an epidemic; impact on people of all ages
The U.S. Surgeon General says loneliness is taking years off lives and he declared it an epidemic in the United States.
The U.S. Surgeon General says loneliness is taking years off lives and he declared it an epidemic in the United States.
Oprah Winfrey admits to using weight loss medication: 'It felt like redemption'
After previously refusing to confirm whether she'd been taking medication to aid in her new slimmed-down figure, Winfrey is now admitting that she uses it "as a tool" among other practices.
After previously refusing to confirm whether she'd been taking medication to aid in her new slimmed-down figure, Winfrey is now admitting that she uses it "as a tool" among other practices.
Officer James Nowak funeral, MPD Wellness Team prepared to help
Former Milwaukee Police Officer James Nowak will be laid to rest Wednesday. The MPD Wellness Team is ready to help officers deal with the loss.
Former Milwaukee Police Officer James Nowak will be laid to rest Wednesday. The MPD Wellness Team is ready to help officers deal with the loss.
Waukesha Co. Crisis Resource Center open, 'there's help and hope'
19% of adults in Waukesha County reported having a mental health condition over the last three years and now there's a place to get help, and it's not an emergency room.
19% of adults in Waukesha County reported having a mental health condition over the last three years and now there's a place to get help, and it's not an emergency room.
California WWII veteran, 103, shares remarkable life story and advice for young people: 'Pray every night'
A California WWII vet who ran the Nuremberg Opera House — welcoming the likes of Mickey Rooney and Bob Hope — turned 103 last month.
A California WWII vet who ran the Nuremberg Opera House — welcoming the likes of Mickey Rooney and Bob Hope — turned 103 last month.
Badgers hockey icon Tony Granato diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma
Former Wisconsin Badgers hockey player and coach Tony Granato has been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma, he announced Sunday.
Former Wisconsin Badgers hockey player and coach Tony Granato has been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma, he announced Sunday.
Black Americans anticipate dealing with racism during a doctor’s visit, survey finds
A recent survey shows that nearly half of people of color who received health care services in the past three years said they had negative experiences with a health care provider.
A recent survey shows that nearly half of people of color who received health care services in the past three years said they had negative experiences with a health care provider.
Next Door Pediatrics closure, Milwaukee groups protest decision
Milwaukee groups rallied Friday, Dec. 8 outside Next Door Pediatrics. Children's Wisconsin announced its plan last month to close the north side clinic.
Milwaukee groups rallied Friday, Dec. 8 outside Next Door Pediatrics. Children's Wisconsin announced its plan last month to close the north side clinic.
Breakthrough sickle cell gene therapy treatments approved by FDA
The breakthrough sickle cell treatment is the first approved therapy based on CRISPR, the gene editing tool that won its inventors the Nobel Prize in 2020.
The breakthrough sickle cell treatment is the first approved therapy based on CRISPR, the gene editing tool that won its inventors the Nobel Prize in 2020.
Evers vetoes Wisconsin gender-affirming care for minors ban
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers vetoed a bill that sought to outlaw gender-affirming care for minors.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers vetoed a bill that sought to outlaw gender-affirming care for minors.
Red Cross blood donation opportunities Dec. 6-31
As people make travel plans to celebrate with family and friends this year, the American Red Cross asks donors to set aside time to give blood or platelets for patients waiting for care over the holidays.
As people make travel plans to celebrate with family and friends this year, the American Red Cross asks donors to set aside time to give blood or platelets for patients waiting for care over the holidays.



















