MCW 'Residency Match Day' celebrates graduates' next stop
Medical College of Wisconsin graduates learned where they will go next on "Residency Match Day." More than 200 celebrated the news.
Single LSD dose provides lasting relief from anxiety, researchers find
MM120, an LSD formulation designed to treat generalized anxiety disorder, was recently granted a breakthrough therapy designation by the FDA.
Wegovy weight-loss medication gets FDA approval for use as heart disease prevention drug
The injectable semaglutide from Novo Nordisk was shown to reduce risk of cardiovascular death, heart attack and stroke.
ADHD medication shortage: doctors, patients, pharmacies frustrated
For more than a year, doctors and patients have struggled with getting medications to treat ADHD. Pharmacies in southeast Wisconsin are also having to adapt.
Birth control that will be sold over-the-counter begins shipping in the US: What to know
Opill, the first birth control pill approved in the U.S. for purchase by anyone, no prescription necessary, will be available in stores later this month. Here is what to know about the approved contraceptive.
UnitedHealth cyberattack impacts prescriptions at local pharmacies
The attack didn't hit a pharmacy or specific insurance provider. It targeted the company that processes payments, which has caused a chain reaction.
Nursing schools fast track training to combat shortage: 12-month program a 'win-win'
A shortage of over 78,000 registered nurses is projected for next year. Here's where they're needed most.
Froedtert & MCW birth center care changes; what to expect
Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin health network on announced a change to birth center care – moving all services to two sites.
Froedtert ThedaCare Fond du Lac campus breaks ground
The recently combined Froedtert ThedaCare Health system broke ground on a new Fond du Lac campus Tuesday, Feb. 13. It will be located just east of I-41.
Flu cases surge across US, CDC reports
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released its latest weekly report, indicating a 16.2% increase in flu cases across the United States.
Syphilis reaches 1950s levels in US, while other STD rates show mixed trends
The U.S. syphilis epidemic isn't abating, with the rate of infectious cases rising 9% in 2022, according to a new federal government report on sexually transmitted diseases in adults.
Elon Musk says first human patient received Neuralink brain implant and is recovering well
Billionaire CEO Elon Musk said the first human to receive a Neuralink cybernetic implant did so on Sunday and is recovering well.
ADHD medication recalled because bottles may contain different drug that has opposite effect
The medication is being recalled in the U.S. after a pharmacist reported opening a bottle labeled for the ADHD medication but found an antihistamine drug inside, the FDA said.
Robitussin cough syrup recalled nationwide due to microbial contamination
The recalled Robitussin cough syrups were found to have microbial contamination, which could lead to deadly infections for immunocompromised people, officials said.
Froedtert Hospital new patient tower planned for Wauwatosa
Froedtert Hospital announced plans to build a nine-story patient tower at the Wauwatosa campus to expand its capacity to care for patients.
Asthma inhaler to be discontinued in January – here's what patients should know
Manufacturer GSK announced earlier this year that it’s discontinuing its branded inhaler Flovent HFA and Flovent Diskus on Dec. 31, and introduced “authorized" generic versions.
Fake Ozempic shots are being sold through legitimate sources, FDA warns
Five illnesses have been linked to the fake Ozempic shots, the FDA said.
Wisconsin abortion ruling, Sheboygan County DA appeals
Sheboygan County District Attorney Joel Urmanski has appealed a court ruling that determined an 1849 Wisconsin law does not ban consensual abortions.
Walgreens closing Milwaukee location, cites market 'dynamics'
Walgreens will close a Milwaukee store near Teutonia and Capitol on the city's north side in January 2024, the company confirmed to FOX6 News.
Sheboygan Planned Parenthood to resume abortions within days
Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin announced Monday that it will resume offering abortions at its Sheboygan location on Dec. 28.