Google to add pre-written text prompts to suicide-related search results
When someone searches for suicide-related terms, they’ll see a prompt with conversation starters they can send via text in an effort to “reduce the stigma” of reaching out for help.
When someone searches for suicide-related terms, they’ll see a prompt with conversation starters they can send via text in an effort to “reduce the stigma” of reaching out for help.
USF professor breaks record for living underwater for 75 days straight — but is aiming for 100 total
A University of South Florida professor broke a record for the longest time living underwater without depressurization this weekend at a Florida Keys lodge for scuba divers.
A University of South Florida professor broke a record for the longest time living underwater without depressurization this weekend at a Florida Keys lodge for scuba divers.
'He wanted to end his life': Iowa officers rescue man about to jump off bridge
Dashcam video showed the moment to officers jumping into action to save a man who wanted to end his life.
Dashcam video showed the moment to officers jumping into action to save a man who wanted to end his life.
Veozah, a new menopause drug for hot flashes, gets FDA approval
More than 80% of women experience hot flashes during menopause, the FDA noted.
More than 80% of women experience hot flashes during menopause, the FDA noted.
Brewers visit Aurora breast cancer patients in West Allis
Members of the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday, May 12 visited breast cancer patients at Aurora West Allis Medical Center.
Members of the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday, May 12 visited breast cancer patients at Aurora West Allis Medical Center.
Eating a healthy diet equivalent to 4,000 more steps a day, study finds
Eating more fresh, whole foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and nuts, was linked to greater physical fitness.
Eating more fresh, whole foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and nuts, was linked to greater physical fitness.
Suicide prevention: New posters placed on Milwaukee streetcars, stations
The Milwaukee Health Department announced signs will be placed on MKE Hop street cars and stations with resources for anyone struggling with thoughts of depression, self-harm, or suicide.
The Milwaukee Health Department announced signs will be placed on MKE Hop street cars and stations with resources for anyone struggling with thoughts of depression, self-harm, or suicide.
Certain soaps could make you more or less attractive to mosquitoes, study finds
While the study authors said a person’s unique body odor also plays a significant role in mosquito attraction, one soap scent in particular was singled out to help repel the insects.
While the study authors said a person’s unique body odor also plays a significant role in mosquito attraction, one soap scent in particular was singled out to help repel the insects.
Drug-resistant ringworm detected in US for first time, CDC says
Infections have also been reported throughout Asia, and in Europe and Canada
Infections have also been reported throughout Asia, and in Europe and Canada
COVID public health emergency end marked with free custard
After more than three years, Thursday officially marked the end of the COVID public health emergency. Workers in Milwaukee's hospitality industry celebrated with free custard.
After more than three years, Thursday officially marked the end of the COVID public health emergency. Workers in Milwaukee's hospitality industry celebrated with free custard.
Cluster of brain infections left children ‘incredibly sick’: CDC monitoring
Before 2022, Clark County, Nevada, averaged about 5 pediatric brain abscesses a year. Last year, there were 17.
Before 2022, Clark County, Nevada, averaged about 5 pediatric brain abscesses a year. Last year, there were 17.
USC doctors looking to perform world's first bladder transplant
Doctors have currently launched a clinical trial to enroll a potential participant for this historic operation, the school reported.
Doctors have currently launched a clinical trial to enroll a potential participant for this historic operation, the school reported.
Bo Jackson to undergo procedure for year-long battle with chronic hiccups
Bo knows hiccups -- all too well. The former professional football and baseball player revealed the diagnosis during an appearance on a radio station.
Bo knows hiccups -- all too well. The former professional football and baseball player revealed the diagnosis during an appearance on a radio station.
FDA finalizes blood-donation rules to allow more gay, bisexual men
The updated FDA guidelines do away with a requirement that men who have sex with men abstain from sex for three months prior to giving blood.
The updated FDA guidelines do away with a requirement that men who have sex with men abstain from sex for three months prior to giving blood.
'Grass Routes Tour' in Wauwatosa, cannabis policy in Wisconsin debated
On Wednesday, the "Grass Routes Tour" held a town hall in Wauwatosa. It was a chance to talk about cannabis policy in Wisconsin.
On Wednesday, the "Grass Routes Tour" held a town hall in Wauwatosa. It was a chance to talk about cannabis policy in Wisconsin.
'Grass Routes Tour' in Wauwatosa, cannabis policy in Wisconsin debated
On Wednesday, the "Grass Routes Tour" held a town hall in Wauwatosa. It was a chance to talk about cannabis policy in Wisconsin.
On Wednesday, the "Grass Routes Tour" held a town hall in Wauwatosa. It was a chance to talk about cannabis policy in Wisconsin.
Study shows promising results with experimental skin patch to treat toddlers highly allergic to peanuts
A new study finds an experimental skin patch shows promise to treat toddlers who are highly allergic to peanuts.
A new study finds an experimental skin patch shows promise to treat toddlers who are highly allergic to peanuts.
Heather Armstrong, mommy blogger known as Dooce, dies at 47
Armstrong’s boyfriend, Pete Ashdown, told The Associated Press that he found her Tuesday night at their Salt Lake City home.
Armstrong’s boyfriend, Pete Ashdown, told The Associated Press that he found her Tuesday night at their Salt Lake City home.
FDA panel backs Opill over-the-counter birth control
Federal health advisers are recommending that a decades-old birth control pill be sold without a prescription.
Federal health advisers are recommending that a decades-old birth control pill be sold without a prescription.
Nationwide chemo medication shortage, Milwaukee patient impacted
A nationwide shortage of certain chemotherapy treatments is impacting a patient in Milwaukee.
A nationwide shortage of certain chemotherapy treatments is impacting a patient in Milwaukee.