Millions of Americans can't obtain promising new weight loss drugs because Medicare won't pay
Obesity drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound are capturing the attention of celebrities and showing promising results in helping people shed pounds.
Obesity drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound are capturing the attention of celebrities and showing promising results in helping people shed pounds.
Wildfires may release cancer-causing chromium 6, study reveals
A recent study from Stanford University has revealed a concerning connection between wildfires and the release of chromium 6, a known cancer-causing agent.
A recent study from Stanford University has revealed a concerning connection between wildfires and the release of chromium 6, a known cancer-causing agent.
Comedian Tom Smothers, half of Smothers Brothers duo, dies at 86
Tom Smothers, half of the Smothers Brothers and the co-host of one of the most socially conscious and groundbreaking television shows in the history of the medium, has died at 86.
Tom Smothers, half of the Smothers Brothers and the co-host of one of the most socially conscious and groundbreaking television shows in the history of the medium, has died at 86.
Pets can help slow dementia progress among those over age 50 who live alone, study says
Dementia developed at a slower rate when those prone to the condition owned a pet.
Dementia developed at a slower rate when those prone to the condition owned a pet.
First pediatric heart transplant; UW Health celebrates
An 11-year-old boy can get back to playing the sport he loves most all thanks to a first-of-its-kind heart transplant from UW Health.
An 11-year-old boy can get back to playing the sport he loves most all thanks to a first-of-its-kind heart transplant from UW Health.
Red Cross blood donation offers different type of holiday giving
The American Red Cross held its 12th annual Day of Donations Blood Drive on Tuesday, Dec. 12.
The American Red Cross held its 12th annual Day of Donations Blood Drive on Tuesday, Dec. 12.
Holiday mental health concerns, increased stress: 'You’re not alone'
The holiday season can create feelings of stress and loneliness for some people. Resources are available for those with mental illness or health struggles.
The holiday season can create feelings of stress and loneliness for some people. Resources are available for those with mental illness or health struggles.
Ozempic, Wegovy and other weight loss drugs present holiday challenges
Celebs and everyday folks are using Ozempic and Wegovy for weight loss.
Celebs and everyday folks are using Ozempic and Wegovy for weight loss.
Flu, COVID-19 infections rising, could worsen over holidays, CDC says
U.S. health officials say flu and COVID-19 infections are expected to ramp up in the coming weeks.
U.S. health officials say flu and COVID-19 infections are expected to ramp up in the coming weeks.
Wisconsin 1st RSV pediatric death; vaccination urged by officials
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services confirmed the first pediatric death from a respiratory illness. The death is a result of Respiratory Syncytial Virus, or RSV.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services confirmed the first pediatric death from a respiratory illness. The death is a result of Respiratory Syncytial Virus, or RSV.
FDA warns against unapproved spa treatments for fat loss
The FDA is warning against popular spa treatments known as “lipo injections" that can cause serious side effects if using unapproved products.
The FDA is warning against popular spa treatments known as “lipo injections" that can cause serious side effects if using unapproved products.
Are potatoes a vegetable?: US dietary guidelines could change definition in 2025
In 2025, the U.S. Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee could determine a potato is no longer a vegetable.
In 2025, the U.S. Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee could determine a potato is no longer a vegetable.
Blake Shelton to curb alcohol in New Year, joining Hollywood stars trying sobriety
Ashton Kutcher, Tom Holland and Valerie Bertinelli have all participated in Dry January.
Ashton Kutcher, Tom Holland and Valerie Bertinelli have all participated in Dry January.
JN.1 COVID-19 variant: What to know about the latest virus strain
The latest virus strain was first identified in the United States in September.
The latest virus strain was first identified in the United States in September.
'Little Village Play Cafe' offers gift wrapping services to benefit moms' mental health
This holiday season, The Little Village Play Cafe in Wauwatosa is partnering with Mom's Mental Health Initiative to bring resources and support to moms.
This holiday season, The Little Village Play Cafe in Wauwatosa is partnering with Mom's Mental Health Initiative to bring resources and support to moms.
Do you stay up late to have a little time for yourself? There's a name for that
A phenomenon known as “revenge bedtime procrastination" has become popularized in recent years as more people take “revenge" on the day by doom scrolling, watching TV or otherwise sacrificing their sleep for “me" time.
A phenomenon known as “revenge bedtime procrastination" has become popularized in recent years as more people take “revenge" on the day by doom scrolling, watching TV or otherwise sacrificing their sleep for “me" time.
Celine Dion loses control of her muscles amid battle with rare neurological disorder, sister says
In 2022, the entertainer announced that she was diagnosed with stiff-person syndrome.
In 2022, the entertainer announced that she was diagnosed with stiff-person syndrome.
Breast cancer vaccine could prevent most aggressive form of disease from reoccurring
Scientists are currently testing a vaccine that could prevent the reoccurrence of triple-negative breast cancer, the most aggressive form of the disease.
Scientists are currently testing a vaccine that could prevent the reoccurrence of triple-negative breast cancer, the most aggressive form of the disease.
Applesauce pouch lead contamination may have been intentional, FDA says
The FDA foods chief said in a recent interview that all signs point to “an intentional act on the part of someone in the supply chain."
The FDA foods chief said in a recent interview that all signs point to “an intentional act on the part of someone in the supply chain."
Local libraries offer Memory Cafes; help those with memory loss
Libraries in Waukesha and Jefferson Counties offer "memory cafés" and this year, the group welcomed more people than ever.
Libraries in Waukesha and Jefferson Counties offer "memory cafés" and this year, the group welcomed more people than ever.