Health

State Faces Shortage of Infant Formula

State Faces Shortage of Infant Formula

Recalls of popular brands have limited supply.

What Local Resources For Substance Abuse Are Available?

What Local Resources For Substance Abuse Are Available?

Local organizations provide everything from narcan training to substance abuse treatment.

Trees, Green Space Reduce Strokes, Study Finds

Trees, Green Space Reduce Strokes, Study Finds

Milwaukee study finds residents living near green space 19% less likely to have strokes.

State Lawmakers Hold Hearing on Medical Marijuana

State Lawmakers Hold Hearing on Medical Marijuana

But the state Legislature has already adjourned for the year, so a bill won't pass in 2022.

Field Trips Are Back For MPS Students

Field Trips Are Back For MPS Students

Big change this school year. Students travel to Downtown for their first World’s Fair since 2019.

Wisconsin Cities, Airports End Mask Orders

Wisconsin Cities, Airports End Mask Orders

In response to federal court’s order, masks now optional at the airport.

COVID-19 Rising Again in State

COVID-19 Rising Again in State

Numbers still “relatively low,” but percentage of positive tests doubled in last three weeks.

Many CBD Products In State Not Accurately Labeled

Many CBD Products In State Not Accurately Labeled

Study by UW-Madison professor notes lack of regulation of products.

Childhood Type 2 Diabetes Up 200% In State

Childhood Type 2 Diabetes Up 200% In State

Increase in last four years may be linked to COVID-19, health experts say.

MKE County: Crowley Signs Paid Parental Leave Bill
MKE County

Crowley Signs Paid Parental Leave Bill

Bill expected to have small fiscal impact and big payoff for families and social equity.

Baldwin Blasts FDA Consultant For Pharma Ties

Baldwin Blasts FDA Consultant For Pharma Ties

McKinsey & Company consulted for federal drug regulators and opioid manufacturers.

Children’s Wisconsin Opens Mental Health Walk-In Clinic

Children’s Wisconsin Opens Mental Health Walk-In Clinic

Clinic will provide same-day mental health services for children 5 to 18 years old.