Health
State Faces Shortage of Infant Formula
Recalls of popular brands have limited supply.
Apr 25th, 2022 by Keegan Kyle, Wisconsin Public RadioWhat Local Resources For Substance Abuse Are Available?
Local organizations provide everything from narcan training to substance abuse treatment.
Apr 23rd, 2022 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceTrees, Green Space Reduce Strokes, Study Finds
Milwaukee study finds residents living near green space 19% less likely to have strokes.
Apr 21st, 2022 by Matt Martinez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceState Lawmakers Hold Hearing on Medical Marijuana
But the state Legislature has already adjourned for the year, so a bill won't pass in 2022.
Apr 21st, 2022 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioField Trips Are Back For MPS Students
Big change this school year. Students travel to Downtown for their first World’s Fair since 2019.
Apr 20th, 2022 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Cities, Airports End Mask Orders
In response to federal court’s order, masks now optional at the airport.
Apr 19th, 2022 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public RadioCOVID-19 Rising Again in State
Numbers still “relatively low,” but percentage of positive tests doubled in last three weeks.
Apr 19th, 2022 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public RadioMany CBD Products In State Not Accurately Labeled
Study by UW-Madison professor notes lack of regulation of products.
Apr 17th, 2022 by Christine Hatfield, Wisconsin Public RadioChildhood Type 2 Diabetes Up 200% In State
Increase in last four years may be linked to COVID-19, health experts say.
Apr 16th, 2022 by Diane Bezucha, Wisconsin Public RadioCrowley Signs Paid Parental Leave Bill
Bill expected to have small fiscal impact and big payoff for families and social equity.
Apr 12th, 2022 by Graham KilmerBaldwin Blasts FDA Consultant For Pharma Ties
McKinsey & Company consulted for federal drug regulators and opioid manufacturers.
Apr 7th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin ExaminerChildren’s Wisconsin Opens Mental Health Walk-In Clinic
Clinic will provide same-day mental health services for children 5 to 18 years old.
Apr 7th, 2022 by Matt Martinez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service