When breasts are made up of more fibroglandular tissue than fatty tissue, they are considered dense. Having dense breast tissue is usually inherited, but young age, weight loss with a reduction in bod...

The dieticians at Workforce Health recommend this delicious recipe to make pumpkin spice muffins. Each muffin provides a great source of protein, fiber and flavor! When the cooler months and pumpkin s...

Introduction Hand dexterity is critical for everyday function and involves the coordinated integration of multiple brain networks. However, we know very little about how changes in connectivity acro...

Schedule your 3D mammogram for early detection of breast cancer at the Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Breast Cancer Program in Milwaukee, WI.

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Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin alcohol and drug treatment programs provide a clear-path to addiction recovery.

Visit a Froedtert Pharmacy location in Milwaukee and throughout southeastern Wisconsin for your prescriptions and over-the-counter (OTC) medications.

JoAnn Durrett thought she had picked up an illness from her students. A retiree, she worked part time as a reading tutor at a Milwaukee elementary school and had a fever, congestion and body aches she...

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When Debbie Komassa, 72, of Menomonee Falls, fell in her home in July 2025, she went completely weak in her arms and legs. It took hours for her to crawl to a phone for help. After a visit to a local ...

On New Year’s Day 2023, John Jerge, of Hartland, then 53, shared a surprising New Year’s resolution with his wife. “I told her, ‘I’m going to try to donate a kidney this year,’” he said. He had been t...

Theranostics, offered within the Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Network, combines a diagnostic test with delivering treatment at the same time.

While many cancers of the head and neck — mouth, throat and voice box — can be treated successfully, the therapy may come with a major downside: pain. How best to manage it is the focus of a new natio...

Schedule a virtual visit for your health care needs. Our team of board-certified family medicine doctor and clinicians provides treatment through your webcam without an appointment, from anywhere in W...

Samantha Somsak, of Oak Creek, struggled with insomnia, weight gain, irregular menstrual periods and constant stress, which she initially attributed to her intense work schedule as she juggled multipl...

Until recently, patients with tricuspid valve conditions had few treatment options available. Now, minimally invasive procedures can improve the quality of life for patients with tricuspid regurgitati...

Eating for a healthy heart can be simple, delicious and enjoyable. This class will share simple cooking tips and heart-healthy ways to enjoy your favorite foods. Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, 5 p.m. - 6:30 p....

Yogurt breakfast popsicles recipe created for the post-bariatric surgery diet from the Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Bariatric Surgery Program.

Emily R. Valkenburgh, MD, primary care physician, talks about what to do when a sudden injury or illness strikes and where to seek same-day care. Dr. Valkenburgh also talks about when to visit the eme...

In July 2026, Milwaukee’s air quality was ranked among the worst in the nation due to smoke from the Canadian and Northern Minnesota wildfires. The Wisconsin DNR issued a statewide air quality advisor...

We learn about cyclosporiasis, a parasitic illness that causes diarrhea, and what Wisconsin is watching for as neighboring Michigan sees an outbreak. Then, Inside Wisconsin Politics brings us the late...

Great doctors know great doctors. Here are the peers they trust in Milwaukee Magazine’s list of Top Doctors 2026.

Great doctors know great doctors. Here are the peers they trust in Milwaukee Magazine’s list of Top Doctors 2026.

Tiffany Dorantes, 45, of Pewaukee, went into her first colonoscopy in September 2025 assuming she would get the same all-clear results her siblings received.

Physical therapist Dan Leib, with Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin, joined Spectrum News 1 to talk about what golfers can do to stay healthy throughout the season.

Multiple myeloma (MM) is a chronic, incurable cancer affecting plasma cells within the bone marrow. Normally, plasma cells make antibodies that protect against infection. While MM is not thought to be...

NSC advises everyone to enjoy fireworks at public displays conducted by professionals. If you choose to use legal fireworks, follow these firework safety tips.

Concussions need medical evaluation from a primary care or emergency physician. Our team applies the latest research to manage your concussion symptoms.

How MCW researcher Pradeep Chaluvally-Raghavan went from curious student to cutting-edge cancer researcher.

Lyme disease symptoms, treatment, tick bite prevention and PTLDS (chronic Lyme) information from the Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Infectious Disease Program.

There are many primary care clinics for your family's first point of health care.

Nearly two years ago, Doug Erickson was diagnosed with a grade 4 glioblastoma, the most aggressive type of brain tumor.

Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin health network offers EMS education opportunities and contact information to our EMS partners.

More Americans are caring for aging loved ones and experiencing related stress. Then, we talk about strokes – preventing them, recognizing the signs, and treatment. Then, we talk about other health is...

AbstractObjective. Neuropsychological symptoms in people with brain tumors are common; however, they are often incompletely explained by tumor variables (s

Eye exams are often overlooked in our busy lives, but their significance extends far beyond just checking for vision problems. In fact, regular eye exams can help detect a range of systemic disorders,...