1 in 3 parents won't get flu shots for their child during Covid-19, study finds
In addition, two-thirds of parents don't believe getting a flu shot for their child is more important this year, despite advice to the contrary from major government organizations and pediatricians.
New York City's spike in cases shows coronavirus is still 'a force to be reckoned with,' governor says
As cases spike in parts of New York City, Gov. Andrew Cuomo warned that Covid-19 "remains a force to be reckoned with throughout the country."
Doctors urge families to make oral hygiene habits a priority
As we all get used to the new normal, it's important to keep your family healthy -- not just to prevent the spread of coronavirus, but to develop habits to live a healthy lifestyle.
'Eat Local Month': Willy Street Co-op chef shows what it's all about
Many small farms were struggling before the pandemic. Now, some are facing bankruptcy. That's why "Eat Local Month" which happens each September is especially…
Worried about more shortages, grocery stores are stockpiling goods
Grocery stores across the United States are stocking up on products to avoid shortages during a second wave of coronavirus. Household products -- including paper towels and Clorox wipes -- have been difficult to find at times during the pandemic,…
Florida residents can now enjoy restaurants and bars without restrictions, but Miami mayor says state may not be ready for Phase 3
As Florida restaurants and bars enjoyed their first full day of operation without Covid-19 restrictions in months, the mayor of Miami warned that the governor's decision to fully reopen such establishments and to limit local governments' ability to enforce their own restrictions could have devastating consequences.
Twenty-one states are reporting increased Covid-19 cases as experts warn of a fall surge
Almost half the US is reporting increased numbers of new Covid-19 cases as health experts warn of a potential coronavirus surge in the fall and winter.
Twenty-one states are reporting increased Covid-19 cases as experts warn of a fall surge
Almost half the US is reporting increased numbers of new Covid-19 cases as health experts warn of a potential coronavirus surge in the fall and winter.
How we're eating now: Quick shortcuts, slow cookers and other 2020 food trends
These days, the pandemic is determining how and what we eat, from quick shortcuts to slow cookers. There's lots more home cooking, and many more family meals.
8 Texas cities were alerted to a brain-eating amoeba found in water supply
Residents of eight cities have been alerted that a brain-eating amoeba was found in a southeast Texas water supply, leading one of the towns to issue a disaster declaration. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality issued a water advisory to…
'Breese Screamins Field': Madison's only haunted house this year opens Oct. 2
Every Friday and Saturday this October, Breese Stevens Field will transform to Madison's only haunted house this year: "Breese Screamins Field."
Experts are warning of a coming surge of Covid-19 cases in US
The US could see an explosion of Covid-19 cases as fall and winter set in, one expert says, joining a chorus of health officials who have warned about the challenges of the coming months.
Historic first: Med Flight operates with all-female crew
For the first time in history, UW Health's Med Flight has an all-female helicopter crew.
Newshounds Now Update: Cool monkeys, a pile of pups and a cute camel
This week on the Newshounds Now Update, Lola and Lui share stories about some cool monkeys, a pile of pups and a cute camel.
Green Co. officials ask public to follow public health guidelines as COVID-19 cases more than double since start of August
Green County has seen a surge in COVID-19 cases since the start of August, bringing the county's total case count to 476, which is more than double the total amount of cases reported up until August.
Janesville high schools switch to rotating in-person schedule at request of Rock Co. Public Health Department
Janesville's two high schools are switching to an A/B schedule rotation in an effort to prevent the spread of the coronavirus at the schools.
