Walgreens closing Milwaukee locations on north side; here's when
Walgreens is closing two more stores on Milwaukee's north side, part of the pharmacy chain's plan to close around 1,200 stores over the next few years.
FDA wants to pull decongestant found in many cold, allergy medicines
The FDA is proposing the removal of phenylephrine, a popular nasal decongestant, in oral form from over-the-counter use. Here’s why.
Ask Contact 6: health care questions
Contact 6 is accepting questions about healthcare systems, insurance plans and medical bills until 5 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 4. Contact 6's Jenna Sachs joined FOX6 WakeUp to explain how the process works and the experts she'll be chatting with.
Popular weight loss drugs could help with alcohol, opioid addictions: study
A new study suggests weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro could provide a promising new treatment for substance use disorders.
Biden administration proposes making over-the-counter birth control free, including condoms
Private health insurance would fully cover over-the-counter birth control methods, such as condoms, the "morning after" pill, and daily oral contraceptives under a newly-proposed rule.
Hurricane Milton threatens IV fluid supply, already thin after Helene
A company that manufactures IV fluids is working to move its supplies to a secure space as the Florida area braces for Hurricane Milton.
Is my COVID test expired? How to check, and what to do
If you have unused COVID tests lying around at home, they may be OK to still use. Here’s what to know as the cold and flu season ramps up.
Lake Area Free Clinic in Oconomowoc celebrates patient milestone
Lake Area Free Clinic in Oconomowoc is doing more than just filling medical and dental needs, it's celebrating a milestone this month.
Americans can order free COVID-19 tests beginning this month: What to know
Free COVID-19 tests will be available to U.S. households beginning this month. Here's what to know.
Walgreens to pay $106.8M over claims it billed government for prescriptions never dispensed
Walgreens Boots Alliance has agreed to pay a $106.8 million fine to settle allegations the pharmacy chain billed federal health care programs for prescriptions that were never filled.
Milwaukee VA scales back referrals for chiropractic care, massage
During the pandemic, veterans suffering from chronic pain found temporary relief outside the Milwaukee VA. Now, their eligibility is being scaled back.
Deals will lower prices of Medicare's costliest drugs, White House says — see the list
Federal officials reached deals with drug companies to lower the cost for 10 of Medicare’s costliest drugs. Here's what to know.
List: Medicare deal will lower the prices of these drugs
Ten popular prescription drugs will soon become cheaper for Medicare recipients. The full list was released Thursday morning and it includes drugs to treat diabetes, blood clots, and other conditions.
Children's Wisconsin fundraiser, Milwaukee restaurants to donate
Milwaukee Kitchen Cabinet and its partners are working together to give back to Children's Wisconsin – one meal at a time.
A city in the south emerges as the Ozempic capital of the United States
A city in the South, not New York or Los Angeles, has the highest per capita prescriptions of the popular weight loss drug.
Local clinician helps empower cancer patients with journaling
For families and patients, a cancer diagnosis can feel devastating, and treatment can sometimes be brutal and lonely. One local healthcare provider is working to help patients feel more empowered through journaling.
Milwaukee Bucks Health and Wellness; free weight management program
The Milwaukee Bucks announced on Thursday, July 25 a new and free weight management program available to anyone.
