High-protein diet may help fight cholera, study finds
A UC Riverside study finds high-protein diets, especially casein and wheat gluten, can significantly reduce cholera infection in the gut.
A UC Riverside study finds high-protein diets, especially casein and wheat gluten, can significantly reduce cholera infection in the gut.
Donate Life flag raising; honors organ donors, recognizes recipients
Froedtert and Medical College of Wisconsin honored organ donors and recognized organ recipients on Wednesday, April 8, to kick off National Donate Life Month.
Froedtert and Medical College of Wisconsin honored organ donors and recognized organ recipients on Wednesday, April 8, to kick off National Donate Life Month.
Donate Life flag raising; honors organ donors, recognizes recipients
Froedtert and Medical College of Wisconsin honored organ donors and recognized organ recipients on Wednesday, April 8, to kick off National Donate Life Month.
Froedtert and Medical College of Wisconsin honored organ donors and recognized organ recipients on Wednesday, April 8, to kick off National Donate Life Month.
Unexplained shoulder pain could signal dangerous health condition, doctor warns
While shoulder pain is often the result of rotator cuff problems, injuries, arthritis, nerve problems, or other orthopedic and muscular issues, it can also signal a dangerous health condition.
While shoulder pain is often the result of rotator cuff problems, injuries, arthritis, nerve problems, or other orthopedic and muscular issues, it can also signal a dangerous health condition.
FDA approves new weight loss pill
A new weight loss pill is about to hit the market. Dr. Jeff Pothof, UW Health's Chief Quality Officer, joined FOX6 News to talk about this development.
A new weight loss pill is about to hit the market. Dr. Jeff Pothof, UW Health's Chief Quality Officer, joined FOX6 News to talk about this development.
Walmart Great Value Dino Nuggets lead warning retracted by USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has pulled its public health alert about bags of dinosaur-shaped nuggets sold in Walmart stores.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has pulled its public health alert about bags of dinosaur-shaped nuggets sold in Walmart stores.
FDA warns 2 supplements sold at gas stations pose serious health risks
A new alert from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns that consumers should avoid two supplement brands that could pose serious health problems.
A new alert from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns that consumers should avoid two supplement brands that could pose serious health problems.
RFK Jr, EPA chief 'declare war' on microplastics amid growing evidence of health risks
Health and Human Services Secretary RFK Jr. and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin are declaring a war on microplastics.
Health and Human Services Secretary RFK Jr. and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin are declaring a war on microplastics.
Dee Freeman, actress and Marine veteran, dies at 66
Dolores “Dee" Freeman, a respected actress, writer, and U.S. Marine Corps veteran, died on April 2, 2026, at age 66 following a battle with cancer.
Dolores “Dee" Freeman, a respected actress, writer, and U.S. Marine Corps veteran, died on April 2, 2026, at age 66 following a battle with cancer.
April is National Donate Life Month
This April, UW Health is joining organizations across the country in recognizing Donate Life Month, honoring organ, eye and tissue donors and encouraging everyone to consider registering as a donor. Joining FOX6 to talk about that is Dr. Matthew McCauley, Associate Medical Director for UW Organ and Tissue Donation.
This April, UW Health is joining organizations across the country in recognizing Donate Life Month, honoring organ, eye and tissue donors and encouraging everyone to consider registering as a donor. Joining FOX6 to talk about that is Dr. Matthew McCauley, Associate Medical Director for UW Organ and Tissue Donation.
Massive eye drop recall: FDA warns of sterility issues in 3 million bottles
The FDA has announced a recall of over 3 million bottles of eye drops sold at Walgreens, CVS, Kroger, and more due to potential sterility issues.
The FDA has announced a recall of over 3 million bottles of eye drops sold at Walgreens, CVS, Kroger, and more due to potential sterility issues.
How healthy is your town? Dashboard shows how your city measures up
If you’ve ever wondered how the health of your city compares to other towns in the U.S., there’s a tool for that.
If you’ve ever wondered how the health of your city compares to other towns in the U.S., there’s a tool for that.
Move over meat: AHA pushes plant-forward protein for heart health
Protein lovers may want to spend a little extra time in the produce aisle if they want to ensure a heart-healthy diet.
Protein lovers may want to spend a little extra time in the produce aisle if they want to ensure a heart-healthy diet.
Check your fridge: FDA warns of E. coli risk linked to Raw Farm-brand cheddar cheese
Cheese lovers may want to check their refrigerators, as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) continues to investigate a multi-state outbreak of E. coli linked to a brand of raw cheddar cheese.
Cheese lovers may want to check their refrigerators, as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) continues to investigate a multi-state outbreak of E. coli linked to a brand of raw cheddar cheese.
Spring allergy season challenges
As the temperatures start to rise, it also means the return of spring allergy season. Dr. Jeff Pothof, UW Health's Chief Quality Officer, joined FOX6 News to talk about the challenges that lie ahead.
As the temperatures start to rise, it also means the return of spring allergy season. Dr. Jeff Pothof, UW Health's Chief Quality Officer, joined FOX6 News to talk about the challenges that lie ahead.
Gallup poll: Healthcare tops US concerns as partisan divides persist
Americans’ top domestic concerns have shifted, with one issue now clearly leading.
Americans’ top domestic concerns have shifted, with one issue now clearly leading.
What is hydrocodone? Tiger Woods found with pills after DUI crash
Golf star Tiger Woods was found with two white pills, later identified as the opioid hydrocodone. Here's what to know.
Golf star Tiger Woods was found with two white pills, later identified as the opioid hydrocodone. Here's what to know.
Food recalls soar in the last five years - See what states have been impacted the most
Food recalls trended higher over the past five years and now sit 20 percent higher than they were at the start of the decade. On top of that, the most serious type of recall – Class I – is the one growing the fastest.
Food recalls trended higher over the past five years and now sit 20 percent higher than they were at the start of the decade. On top of that, the most serious type of recall – Class I – is the one growing the fastest.
Pig semen eye drops may treat rare childhood eye cancer, study says
Researchers have created experimental eye drops that use a molecule derived from pig semen that could treat a rare form of eye cancer, according to a recent study.
Researchers have created experimental eye drops that use a molecule derived from pig semen that could treat a rare form of eye cancer, according to a recent study.
Kidney disease may trigger rare, potentially fatal brain virus, study says
A recent case study found a possible new trigger for a dangerous, and sometimes fatal, virus that could be laying dormant in up to 90% of people.
A recent case study found a possible new trigger for a dangerous, and sometimes fatal, virus that could be laying dormant in up to 90% of people.