Drake taking hiatus from music to focus on health
Drake revealed that he is stepping away from music for a bit to focus on his health, leading to the postponement of the remainder of his "It's All a Blur" tour dates.
Breast cancer awareness; veterans, supporters walk at Milwaukee VA
We all know someone impacted by breast cancer. On Friday, Oct. 6, supporters rallied together for the Milwaukee V.A. Medical Center's Awareness Walk.
Popular weight loss drugs linked to severe stomach problems: 'Critical information for patients'
"It is concerning that, in some cases, people can simply go online and order these kinds of medications," researchers said.
Ice bath immersion health benefits; 'like going to the gym for our minds'
They came to the beach knowing what they were in for and they were all very nervous. They would leave feeling they had conquered the world.
Open Record: Ice, Ice, Maybe?
Take a plunge into the virtues of ice baths and why some are taking the cold dip to better physical and mental health.
Milwaukee Doula Program eases strain of Black maternal health crisis
Fighting the Black maternal health crisis in Milwaukee is coming to play. The city may soon be investing more money in doulas to help pregnant women.
Prostate cancer symptoms, warning signs and treatment
The progression of prostate cancer is typically slow.
Meijer updated COVID vaccine shot available; walk-ins welcome
Meijer pharmacists began administering updated COVID-19 vaccines Thursday.
Milwaukee 2023 flu season; vaccine 'can make a real difference'
Leaders from the City of Milwaukee and Wisconsin Department of Health Services rolled up their sleeves and received their seasonal flu vaccine Wednesday, Oct. 4.
CDC has stopped printing COVID-19 vaccination cards
The once-critical white COVID-19 vaccination cards are being phased out. Vaccines are not being distributed by the federal government anymore, so the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has stopped printing new cards.
Climbing stairs may lower heart disease risk, study finds
Researchers categorized individuals based on how often they climbed the stairs and monitored for any development of heart disease.
All 10 drugs picked for first Medicare price negotiations will participate, Biden says
How the prices of these drugs could change is not yet known, but the participation clears the way for talks that could lower their costs in the coming years.
Drive-thru flu shot clinics available select Saturdays
Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Health Network are offering opportunities for you to get your fall flu shot – during drive-thru clinics.
Nobel Prize in medicine won by 2 scientists for findings on mRNA Covid-19 vaccines
The panel said the pair changed "our understanding of how mRNA interacts with our immune system.”
Actor Selma Blair helps White House salute landmark disability legislation
Actor and disability rights advocate Selma Blair has helped President Joe Biden salute the legacy of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act, displaying a touch of the comedic timing that made her a star in Hollywood hits like “Legally Blonde” and “Cruel Intentions.”
Cheap antibiotic proposed as 'morning-after pill' against STDs
U.S. health officials plan to endorse a common antibiotic as a morning-after pill that can be used to try to avoid some increasingly common sexually transmitted diseases.
California’s new mental health court rolls out to high expectations and uncertainty
An alternative mental health court program designed to fast-track people with untreated schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders into housing and medical care — potentially without their consent — kicked off in seven California counties, including San Francisco, on Monday.
Demand high for COVID vaccine; pharmacies urge calling ahead
Demand is so high for the new COVID-19 vaccine that some places are running out.
Breast cancer drug could have potentially serious side effect, new research reveals
Elevated blood sugar levels were found in some patients, but doctors say the condition can usually be managed.
Black youth suicide rates rising; solutions discussed in Milwaukee
Suicide rates among Black youth are going up faster than any other demographic, according to the CDC.