Period Supply Drive at Lakefront Brewery: Ending period poverty

The Milwaukee Diaper Mission and Lakefront Brewery are hosting a period drive on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m at the Lakefront Brewery Beer Hall.

Biden plans to request more funding for new COVID-19 vaccine

President Joe Biden said Friday that he is planning to request more money from Congress to develop another new coronavirus vaccine, as scientists track new waves and hospitalizations rise, though not like before.

Study suggests screen time for toddlers linked to developmental delays

Researchers found that young children exposed to too much screen time were at a higher risk for delays, including communication skills.

Patriots' Isaiah Bolden released from Green Bay area hospital

The Patriots' Isaiah Bolden has been released from a Green Bay area hospital after he was injured and carted off the field during a game against the Packers.

More younger people are receiving cancer diagnoses, study finds — especially this type

The increase in early-onset cancers is likely associated with the increasing incidence of obesity as well as changes in environmental exposures, study authors noted.

New Orleans Saints' Jimmy Graham arrested following 'medical episode'

New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham experienced a medical episode, was taken into custody by authorities and transported to a hospital.

Irish Fest Run/Walk juvenile arthritis fundraiser raises $58K+

The Arthritis Foundation's 5K Run/Walk to Irish Fest started the Milwaukee festivities and raised funds Saturday, Aug. 19. A focus was on juvenile arthritis.

Milwaukee dentist's heartwarming mission: 'Free Dental Day'

Thousands of Wisconsinites in need of dental care can't afford it, but one Milwaukee dentist is trying to change that.

West Nile virus in Wisconsin; 1st human case of 2023 identified

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services and Public Health Madison & Dane County have confirmed the first human case of West Nile virus in a Wisconsin resident this year.

Youth mental health, LeRoy Butler hosting Milwaukee summit

Green Bay Packers legend LeRoy Butler is hosting "Leap Into Wellness," a Milwaukee youth mental health summit, in October.

CDC director visits Wisconsin, encourages vaccines for kids

CDC Director Dr. Mandy Cohen visited Wisconsin Wednesday "as part of a nationwide call to action to ensure children are ready for a healthy school year."

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CDC Director Dr. Mandy Cohen visited Wisconsin Wednesday "as part of a nationwide call to action to ensure children are ready for a healthy school year."

Cancer in people under 50 increases 'substantially:' study

The number of people under 50 diagnosed with cancer "increased substantially" in the United States from 2010 to 2019, a study shows.

Cancer in people under 50 increases
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The number of people under 50 diagnosed with cancer "increased substantially" in the United States from 2010 to 2019, a study shows.

Milwaukee lead service lines; replaced within 20 years, mayor says

Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson says all lead service lines in the city will be replaced within 20 years. But some groups feel this is still too long of a timeline.

Pennsylvania study suggests links between fracking and asthma, lymphoma in children

Researchers in heavily drilled Pennsylvania are adding to a body of evidence suggesting links between the natural gas industry and certain health problems.