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.

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.

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.

CVS pharmacy upending the way it prices prescription drugs

One of the nation's largest pharmacy chains is planning to overhaul the way it reimburses its pharmacies for prescriptions as the industry works to provide greater clarity on drug pricing.

'White lung syndrome' outbreak, Wisconsin doctor explains risk

An outbreak of pediatric pneumonia, sometimes known as "white lung syndrome," is sweeping across Ohio, causing concern in Wisconsin.

Colorado poised to ban 'fatphobia' in workplace, housing

The law aims to prevent landlords from discriminating against renters due to weight limits and to implement workplace accommodations for overweight Americans.

Inclusive playgrounds; Paralympian works to help all children

A former Paralympian is on a mission to make all play inclusive for children and was able to spread that message to southeastern Wisconsin.

Milwaukee County COVID cases, hospitalizations up over Thanksgiving

The Chief Health Policy Advisor for Milwaukee County posted on X on Monday, Nov. 27 that there has been a big jump in COVID-19 cases over the Thanksgiving holiday.

Get red wine headaches? New research offers explanation

Not everyone feels fine after red wine, and a new study offers an explanation about what could be the culprit.

New Sheboygan police program targets mental health

The city of Sheboygan recently kicked off a program geared toward better responding to mental health crises.

Safety Shot: New drink that lowers blood alcohol levels set to release in December

Safety Shot Inc. is introducing a groundbreaking beverage to swiftly squash a buzz. The "Safety Shot" is crafted to accelerate alcohol detox and promptly plummet blood alcohol content (BAC) in record time.

Here's how much money you need to be happy, according to 2023 survey

A recent survey asked the age-old question: can money buy happiness? More than half said yes, and here's the price tag for the average American.