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.
Easterseals Southeast Wisconsin breakfast serves pancakes for a cause
The pancake breakfast was designed to support and celebrate Easterseals Southeast Wisconsin.
For women over 60, here is the number of daily steps needed to protect heart health
The '10,000-step rule’ may not be the benchmark for all age groups, say researchers.
Fasting-like diet could slow the aging process, study suggests: ‘Living longer and healthier’
The 5-day diet reduced ‘biological age’ by 2.5 years, researchers found.
What is Zyn? These nicotine pouches prompt debate
The dispute surrounding Zyn reflects an increasingly complex marketplace in which companies like Philip Morris promote alternative products that may be less harmful than cigarettes and chewing tobacco.
5-day isolation for COVID-19 no longer needed, CDC says
U.S. health officials said Americans with COVID-19 no longer need to stay in isolation for five days.
Ultra-processed foods linked to higher risk of cancer, heart disease, early death, study says
Ultra-processed foods were linked to a higher risk of developing 32 different health issues in the new study – adding to a growing body of research on the subject.
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.
COVID-19 fragments may cause problems after infection: Report
NIH researchers said when the body fights off COVID-19, fragments left over from the disease that are supposed to train the body to remember the virus could actually continue to cause inflammatory issues.
Milwaukee Pick 'n Save employee honored for life-saving measures
He took CPR training to teach fitness classes at a local gym, but a Milwaukee man ended up using that training at a grocery store.
Health impact of weather, temperature changes
Milwaukee saw a 58-degree change in temperature from Tuesday into Wednesday. Doctors said that drastic swing can impact people's health.
Eye products sold at Walmart, CVS could pose infection risk
Eye ointment products sold at CVS and Walmart stores nationwide are being recalled due to a potential risk of infection, federal health officials said.
Shaved head for Children's Wisconsin fundraiser: 'My way to help'
A Landmark Credit Union employee shaved his head for a cause that's close to his heart. Locations across Wisconsin raised $58,000 for Children's Wisconsin.
Ozempic and other weight-loss drug use is booming. But are Americans on board?
Ozempic and other weight-loss drugs are booming in popularity. Here’s what to know about them and what Americans are saying.
FDA approves food allergy drug to lessen severity of reactions to peanuts, dairy and more
Food allergy drug Xolair (omalizumab) was approved by the FDA, potentially lessening the severity of reactions to foods like peanuts, milk, eggs, wheat, and cashews.
Grafton Police sensory room offers space to de-stress
The room provides anyone with a developmental disability. It’s a safe space to deal with distress.
Is the stomach bug going around? CDC reports norovirus spike in Northeast
Cases of the highly contagious norovirus, also known as the stomach bug, are rising across the Northeast, according to the CDC. How does norovirus spread? And how do you get norovirus?
Women likely to see greater benefit from regular exercise than men
A U.S. study found that women only need about half the exercise as men to get the same benefits, and that variations in our “anatomy and physiology” likely account for the differences.
Kentucky miracle baby defies odds, celebrates 1st birthday amid rare disease battle
Harmony Mullins, a baby from Kentucky diagnosed with a rare peroxisomal disorder, defied odds by celebrating her first birthday in February.
'Oh my God, that's beautiful': Senior citizens try virtual reality in study showing their acceptance
A recent Stanford University study examined the impact of virtual reality (VR) on seniors' well-being, aiming to integrate VR into senior communities for health benefits and dementia management.