Dry shampoos containing cancer-causing benzene remain on store shelves, study suggests
An independent research group found that 70% of the dry shampoo samples tested showed “quantifiable levels” of benzene, with some containing up to 170 times the FDA limit.
An independent research group found that 70% of the dry shampoo samples tested showed “quantifiable levels” of benzene, with some containing up to 170 times the FDA limit.
Woman claims L'Oréal chemical relaxers caused uterine cancer: lawsuit
Jenny Mitchell is the first woman to come forward claiming her cancer was caused by the use of L'Oréal hair straightening or relaxing products.
Jenny Mitchell is the first woman to come forward claiming her cancer was caused by the use of L'Oréal hair straightening or relaxing products.
Gas stoves in California leaking cancer-causing benzene, study finds
Homes in almost every region in the study — Greater Los Angeles, the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento and Fresno — had benzene levels that far exceed the limit determined to be safe.
Homes in almost every region in the study — Greater Los Angeles, the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento and Fresno — had benzene levels that far exceed the limit determined to be safe.
Frequent chemical hair straightening linked to higher uterine cancer risk, NIH study finds
The study authors highlighted how the risks may be more heightened for Black women, who reported using hair straightening products more frequently than other groups.
The study authors highlighted how the risks may be more heightened for Black women, who reported using hair straightening products more frequently than other groups.
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk a 'blessing in disguise'
A sea of pink took over the Summerfest grounds Saturday, Oct. 15 at the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk.
A sea of pink took over the Summerfest grounds Saturday, Oct. 15 at the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk.
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer: Misconceptions about cancer
FOX6 Brhett Vickery chats with an expert about people's misconceptions about cancer.
FOX6 Brhett Vickery chats with an expert about people's misconceptions about cancer.
Most women can't spot signs of aggressive form of breast cancer — here's what to know
Inflammatory breast cancer, a rare yet deadly form of the disease, often doesn’t cause a breast lump, and it might not show up on a mammogram, doctors say.
Inflammatory breast cancer, a rare yet deadly form of the disease, often doesn’t cause a breast lump, and it might not show up on a mammogram, doctors say.
Twin sisters diagnosed with breast cancer months apart
Rebecca Lesnik and Sarah Seidl said they were able to lean on each other during one of the toughest moments of their lives.
Rebecca Lesnik and Sarah Seidl said they were able to lean on each other during one of the toughest moments of their lives.
Woman attends rodeo, gets struck by bull and realizes she has cancer
Paige King credits a runaway bull and a rodeo for saving her life.
Paige King credits a runaway bull and a rodeo for saving her life.
Infant born with cancer undergoes chemotherapy, amputation before 1st birthday
Luke Adkins was born with congenital spindle cell rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare cancer that affects the soft tissue.
Luke Adkins was born with congenital spindle cell rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare cancer that affects the soft tissue.
Breast, colon cancer awareness events offer education, resources
Events to raise awareness about breast and colon cancers were held in Wauwatosa on Saturday, Oct. 8.
Events to raise awareness about breast and colon cancers were held in Wauwatosa on Saturday, Oct. 8.
Milwaukee Sista Strut, breast cancer cure fundraiser
"Strut with our heads held high” was the message at Milwaukee's annual V100.7 Sista Strut. The walk works to increase awareness of breast cancer in Black women and raise money to find a cure.
"Strut with our heads held high” was the message at Milwaukee's annual V100.7 Sista Strut. The walk works to increase awareness of breast cancer in Black women and raise money to find a cure.
Milwaukee Sista Strut, breast cancer cure fundraiser
"Strut with our heads held high” was the message at Milwaukee's annual V100.7 Sista Strut. The walk works to increase awareness of breast cancer in Black women and raise money to find a cure.
"Strut with our heads held high” was the message at Milwaukee's annual V100.7 Sista Strut. The walk works to increase awareness of breast cancer in Black women and raise money to find a cure.
Katie Couric reveals she was diagnosed with breast cancer
The author and journalist said on her website that she “felt sick and the room started spinning” when she discovered she had cancer in June.
The author and journalist said on her website that she “felt sick and the room started spinning” when she discovered she had cancer in June.
Genetically modified herpes virus shows promise in killing advanced cancer, study says
The experiment yielded promising results including cancer tumors shrinking and disappearing completely in some patients.
The experiment yielded promising results including cancer tumors shrinking and disappearing completely in some patients.
Sitting less, more physical activity 'highly likely' to lower breast cancer risk, study says
The findings of the study, published this month, were consistent across all types and stages of breast cancer, the authors said.
The findings of the study, published this month, were consistent across all types and stages of breast cancer, the authors said.
V100.7 Sista Strut: Breast cancer walk set for Saturday, Oct. 1
The annual V100.7 Sista Strut is set for Saturday morning, Oct. 1 – and FOX6 is proud to support this important and fun event.
The annual V100.7 Sista Strut is set for Saturday morning, Oct. 1 – and FOX6 is proud to support this important and fun event.
Gas stoves linked to childhood asthma, other health risks in adults, research shows
Research suggests that gas appliances can introduce certain toxic air pollutants into homes, including low levels of benzene — a cancer-causing agent.
Research suggests that gas appliances can introduce certain toxic air pollutants into homes, including low levels of benzene — a cancer-causing agent.
Ryan Reynolds films colonoscopy to raise cancer awareness; doctors find polyp
The 45-year-old actor broadcast the procedure after losing a bet to his friend, actor Rob McElhenney. Doctors say it was “potentially life-saving" for Reynolds.
The 45-year-old actor broadcast the procedure after losing a bet to his friend, actor Rob McElhenney. Doctors say it was “potentially life-saving" for Reynolds.
Blood test can detect multiple cancers early, study finds
A blood test may be able to detect the early stages of several cancers in which routine screening options aren’t available.
A blood test may be able to detect the early stages of several cancers in which routine screening options aren’t available.