Marquette students expand Black Mindz nationwide push
Marquette University students behind Black Mindz are working to break mental health stigma in the Black community, winning funding and forming an LLC as they plan to expand nationwide.
Marquette University students behind Black Mindz are working to break mental health stigma in the Black community, winning funding and forming an LLC as they plan to expand nationwide.
Free MPS lead-screening clinic set for Feb. 24 at Keefe Avenue School
Milwaukee Public Schools will hold a lead-screening clinic for its students and other children in the community at Keefe Avenue School on Tuesday, Feb. 24.
Milwaukee Public Schools will hold a lead-screening clinic for its students and other children in the community at Keefe Avenue School on Tuesday, Feb. 24.
Brewers spring training: Aurora pediatric patients take trip to remember
The Brewers and Aurora Health Care partnered to give three kids, each of whom face different health challenges, a spring training trip to remember.
The Brewers and Aurora Health Care partnered to give three kids, each of whom face different health challenges, a spring training trip to remember.
Krabbe disease testing for newborns, Wisconsin to begin process
The state of Wisconsin will soon begin testing all newborns for a Krabbe disease, deadly neurological disorder.
The state of Wisconsin will soon begin testing all newborns for a Krabbe disease, deadly neurological disorder.
'Jersey Shore' star Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi reveals stage 1 cervical cancer diagnosis
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi announced she has been diagnosed with stage 1 cervical cancer.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi announced she has been diagnosed with stage 1 cervical cancer.
Blood test could predict what age Alzheimer's symptoms will start, new study suggests
A blood test could reveal at what age a person will see symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease before they happen, according to a new study.
A blood test could reveal at what age a person will see symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease before they happen, according to a new study.
Health Watch: Cardiovascular disease during pregnancy
According to a new study, cardiovascular disease during pregnancy is the leading cause of pregnancy-related death in the U.S. It also raises a woman's lifetime risk of future cardiovascular problems, including stroke, heart attack and high blood pressure. Joining FOX6 to talk about that and other health topics is Dr. Robert Freidel with UW Health Family Medicine.
According to a new study, cardiovascular disease during pregnancy is the leading cause of pregnancy-related death in the U.S. It also raises a woman's lifetime risk of future cardiovascular problems, including stroke, heart attack and high blood pressure. Joining FOX6 to talk about that and other health topics is Dr. Robert Freidel with UW Health Family Medicine.
Bayer proposes $7.25B plan to settle Roundup cancer lawsuits
Bayer is proposing a $7.25 billion plan to settle thousands of lawsuits claiming its Roundup weedkiller caused cancer.
Bayer is proposing a $7.25 billion plan to settle thousands of lawsuits claiming its Roundup weedkiller caused cancer.
Milwaukee Health Department reopens Keenan Health Center STI Clinic
The Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) announced on Wednesday, Feb. 18, that its Sexual and Reproductive Health (STI) Clinic at the Keenan Health Center had officially reopened to the public.
The Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) announced on Wednesday, Feb. 18, that its Sexual and Reproductive Health (STI) Clinic at the Keenan Health Center had officially reopened to the public.
Mark Zuckerberg testifies in landmark social media addiction trial
Mark Zuckerberg is testifying Wednesday in a major social media trial. The plaintiff in the case is seeking to hold Meta and other social media organizations responsible for harms to children who use their platforms.
Mark Zuckerberg is testifying Wednesday in a major social media trial. The plaintiff in the case is seeking to hold Meta and other social media organizations responsible for harms to children who use their platforms.
Christy Carlson Romano, former Disney star, reveals positive cancer screening results
Christy Carlson Romano shared in an emotional video on Tuesday that she received positive results from a recent cancer screening and plans to undergo a PET scan.
Christy Carlson Romano shared in an emotional video on Tuesday that she received positive results from a recent cancer screening and plans to undergo a PET scan.
Caffeine could lower risk of dementia
Could coffee help lower your risk of dementia? A new study seems to indicate yes. Dr. Jeff Pothof joined FOX6 News to talk about these new findings.
Could coffee help lower your risk of dementia? A new study seems to indicate yes. Dr. Jeff Pothof joined FOX6 News to talk about these new findings.
Firefighters past and present urged to register with the CDC's National Firefighter Registry for Cancer
Due to the nature of the job, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) says firefighters have a higher risk of being diagnosed with cancer. The National Firefighter Registry (NFR) for Cancer is working to better understand the link between firefighting and cancer and is asking firefighters past and present to join the NFR.
Due to the nature of the job, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) says firefighters have a higher risk of being diagnosed with cancer. The National Firefighter Registry (NFR) for Cancer is working to better understand the link between firefighting and cancer and is asking firefighters past and present to join the NFR.
MPS highlights Project ADAM partnership, cardiac safety efforts
Milwaukee Public Schools on Tuesday celebrated its 20-year partnership with Project ADAM, a local nonprofit focused on cardiac health and safety.
Milwaukee Public Schools on Tuesday celebrated its 20-year partnership with Project ADAM, a local nonprofit focused on cardiac health and safety.
Weight loss drug research raising red flags about risk of rare disease
Dr. Mike Cirigliano with the FOX Medical Team discusses research that's raising red flags about popular weight loss drugs and the risk of a rare disease.
Dr. Mike Cirigliano with the FOX Medical Team discusses research that's raising red flags about popular weight loss drugs and the risk of a rare disease.
Steve Cullen Healthy Heart Club Run/Walk marks 30 years
Wauwatosa's Hoyt Park filled for the annual Steve Cullen Healthy Heart Club Run/Walk on Saturday, raising money for cardiovascular research.
Wauwatosa's Hoyt Park filled for the annual Steve Cullen Healthy Heart Club Run/Walk on Saturday, raising money for cardiovascular research.
Popular weight-loss drugs linked to rare 'pirate disease,' researchers warn
Researchers are raising flags about GLP-1 weight-loss medications potentially increasing the risk of a rare disease.
Researchers are raising flags about GLP-1 weight-loss medications potentially increasing the risk of a rare disease.
Staying active and health during winter
It's been a long winter - and maybe you are feeling the blues lately or having trouble staying active. We are here to help. Physical Therapist and Professor of Family Medicine and Community Health at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health Jill Thein Nissenbaum joined FOX6 News at 4 with some ways to keep moving and staying active through the rest of the winter.
It's been a long winter - and maybe you are feeling the blues lately or having trouble staying active. We are here to help. Physical Therapist and Professor of Family Medicine and Community Health at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health Jill Thein Nissenbaum joined FOX6 News at 4 with some ways to keep moving and staying active through the rest of the winter.
CDC issues urgent travel alert as virus outbreak hits exclusive sunny islands destination
A group of exclusive sunny islands are on alert as the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued an urgent warning of a virus outbreak.
A group of exclusive sunny islands are on alert as the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued an urgent warning of a virus outbreak.
Colorectal cancer: Symptoms and what causes it
Colon cancer and rectal cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, is rising among U.S. adults under the age of 50. Here are the symptoms and factors that could increase the risk of developing it.
Colon cancer and rectal cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, is rising among U.S. adults under the age of 50. Here are the symptoms and factors that could increase the risk of developing it.