Health

• CDC advises against using EzriCare eye drops as it investigates dozens of infections and one death in 12 states
• Damar Hamlin launches CPR initiative with challenge to LeBron James, Tom Brady and Michelle Obama
• 'All ages, all stages': Milwaukee cancer support nonprofit receives $30K grant, opens new space in Waukesha Co.
• Ultraprocessed foods linked to ovarian and other cancer deaths, study finds
• These benefits will disappear when Biden ends the Covid national and public health emergencies in May
• Capri Communities testing four-day work week, giving caregivers 52 paid days off each year
• FDA proposes individual risk assessments for blood donors, opening up opportunities for more men who have sex with men to donate
• Milwaukee city leaders hear concerns about loss of labor & delivery resources on near south side
• US proposes once-a-year COVID shots for most Americans
• A common nail salon tool may cause DNA damage and mutations in human cells, research finds
• Obamacare sign-ups soar to record 16.3 million for 2023
• Diabetes medication used as weight-loss drug facing shortage
• FDA proposes new levels for lead in baby food, but critics say more action is needed
• FDA wants to simplify the use and updating of Covid-19 vaccines
• Wisconsin homeowners encouraged to test houses for cancer-causing gas called radon
• Medical debt relief plan passes Milwaukee Co. ARPA Task Force, moves to finance committee
• Doctor and mother raise awareness for National Birth Defects Awareness Month
• New study finds dangerous levels of PFAs chemicals in locally caught fish
• Military veterans can now receive free emergency mental health care
• Walmart, Citi, Disney, McDonald's and others pledge to abolish stigma of cancer at work
• Walgreens removes online purchasing limits for children's fever medications
• White House Covid-19 Response Team's chief science officer to retire
• Paramedics in Illinois charged with murder after patient dies
• Flu activity peaked without post-holiday spike in cases, but respiratory virus season is still in full swing
• Affordable Care Act open enrollment ends Sunday amid record sign-ups
• Study shows convalescent plasma works for immune-compromised Covid-19 patients, but it can be hard to find
• US cancer death rate falls 33% since 1991, partly due to advances in treatment, early detection and less smoking, report says
• 'They cleared the windscreen': Prince Harry opens up about psychedelic use as research continues at UW-Madison
• UW Health discusses the XBB1.5 COVID-19 variant
• Updated obesity treatment guidelines for children and teens include medications, surgery for some young people
• Best diet for 2023 is the science-backed Mediterranean style of eating
• 'New era of treating Alzheimer's': Wisconsin doctors, researchers celebrate FDA approval of new drug
• Alzheimer's drug lecanemab receives accelerated approval amid safety concerns
• FDA to allow pharmacies to dispense abortion pills to patients
• Athletic trainer weighs in after Damar Hamlin's on-field collapse
• Why CPR is critical when it comes to cardiac arrest
• Hydration can significantly impact your physical health, study finds
• 2022 ends with looming risk of a new coronavirus variant, health experts warn
• House investigation says FDA approval process of Alzheimer's drug was 'rife with irregularities'
• Sesame will join the major food allergens list on January 1, FDA says
• Respiratory viruses could surge following the holidays, public health experts warn
• Dangerous cold temperatures bring health concerns of frost bite, hypothermia
• Covid-19 and drug overdoses drive US life expectancy to lowest level in 25 years, CDC reports
• Despite shortages, children's pain medication can still be found on Milwaukee shelves
• CVS, Walgreens limit purchases of children's pain-relief medicine
• CDC investigating apparent rise in strep A infections in children
• Local father whose son beat cancer is helping others do the same
• White House reveals winter COVID-19 plans, more free tests
• Experimental mRNA cancer vaccine with immunotherapy reduces risk of melanoma returning, preliminary study finds
• Ex-Badger says he'll donate brain to science for concussion research after death
• 'Breastfeeding should not be difficult': South Milwaukee, St. Francis launches free lactation support services
• Shortages in the dental industry remain at critical levels, could lead to longer wait times
• Meds for kids with pain and fever are in high demand. Here's what to do if you can't find them
• Face masks come back to forefront amid triple threat of Covid-19, flu, RSV
• Waukesha County family aims to raise $1M for toddler who suffers from rare fatal disease
• Children as young as 6 months can now receive an updated Covid-19 vaccine
• Navigating the holidays with dementia
• Doctors note increasing rate of young adults with colorectal cancer following death of 36-year-old mother
• 8 million cleaning products recalled over bacteria exposure risk
• Students sue Yale University, alleging discrimination against students with mental health disabilities
• Flu shots decline as hospitalizations and office visits for respiratory viruses increase
• Local pharmacies struggle to stock cold, flu medications due to shortages
• On World AIDS Day, Biden administration releases new global strategy to end HIV/AIDS by 2030
• Experimental drug appears to slow progression of Alzheimer's disease in clinical trial but raises safety concerns
• UW Health: Respiratory viruses on the rise as we enter the holiday season
• In final White House briefing, Fauci says he hopes he is remembered for giving it 'everything that I have'
• Voters approve Medicaid expansion and a minimum wage increase in these states
• RSV cases continue to rise
• Lung Cancer Awareness: How a blood donation led to an unexpected diagnosis
• As RSV cases surge in Milwaukee, doctors urge parents to be more cautious this holiday season
• Supreme Court won't hear case of military widow who alleges her husband died of toxins exposure at Camp Lejeune
• Permanent Daylight Saving Time will hurt our health, experts say
• Amy Schumer's son was hospitalized with RSV, comedian reveals
• One twin lost his life to RSV, now his parents are waiting to find out if his brother will survive the same illness
• Rise in 'RSV' respiratory virus cases causing busy hospitals throughout Wisconsin
• Children's Wisconsin sees surge in pediatric RSV cases
• Dove, Nexxus and other dry shampoos recalled for cancer-causing chemical
• GOP candidates seize on decision about Covid-19 vaccines for children as a rallying cry for parental rights
• Virginia mother arrested, charged in child's death after 4-year-old ate THC gummies, police say
• Ribbon-cutting ceremony held for new bilingual health clinic on Milwaukee's south side
• FDA, CDC sign off on Novavax Covid-19 vaccine as a first booster shot
• Walmart is now selling over-the-counter hearing aids after FDA rule change
• FDA authorizes updated Covid-19 booster shots for children as young as 5
• World Mental Health Day: Reducing stigmas and workforce challenges facing the industry
• These fast food restaurants have the best drive-thrus, study says
• Mother Daughter team of Nubian's Way provides diverse hair care products for Milwaukee
• Susan G. Komen More Than Pink Walk steps out across Milwaukee's Lakefront
• Vanderbilt Transgender Health Clinic suspends gender-affirming surgery for minors
• Double your pleasure, double your fun: it's National Chewing Gum Day!
• Flight for Life breaks ground on bigger, permanent facility in Burlington
• New study on drug 'Lecanemab' shows promise for Alzheimer's disease treatment
• US sees increase in respiratory infections that can lead to paralysis in children, CDC data shows
• 'Take care of yourself': EKG designer catches own heart blockage with handheld KardiaMobile device
• Panel recommends anxiety screenings for most adults, linking mental health care with primary care
• Milwaukee-based medical college receives $5 million to combat high suicide rates
• Local podcast bridges gap between doctors and diverse communities
• Don't cook chicken in NyQuil: FDA warns about dangerous social media challenges
• Coronavirus fall update with UW-Health
• New Alzheimer's diagnoses more common among seniors who have had Covid-19, study finds
• Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin tests positive for COVID-19