CDC asking for employee volunteers to help with Ebola screenings
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is requesting staffers to serve as volunteers for Ebola screenings of travelers arriving in the U.S. Here's what we know.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is requesting staffers to serve as volunteers for Ebola screenings of travelers arriving in the U.S. Here's what we know.
Better Weather Fix Elixir recall expands over kratom concerns
All Better Weather Fix Elixir 15 ml bottles are being recalled because they contain kratom, according to the FDA.
All Better Weather Fix Elixir 15 ml bottles are being recalled because they contain kratom, according to the FDA.
Health watch: Active vacation tips
Instead of just heading to the beach and chilling out - some people are staying active while on vacation this summer. But with that, you should take some precautions. Joining FOX6 to talk about what you should do to prepare for an active vacation is Jill Thein-Nissenbaum from the UW School of Medicine and Public Health.
Instead of just heading to the beach and chilling out - some people are staying active while on vacation this summer. But with that, you should take some precautions. Joining FOX6 to talk about what you should do to prepare for an active vacation is Jill Thein-Nissenbaum from the UW School of Medicine and Public Health.
Tick bite ER visits hit highest seasonal level in years as doctors warn of disease surge
Tick bite-related ER visits are at their highest seasonal levels since 2017 across most U.S. regions, raising concerns about increased Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses.
Tick bite-related ER visits are at their highest seasonal levels since 2017 across most U.S. regions, raising concerns about increased Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses.
New hepatitis B drug may be a 'functional cure' for some people
New research implies that a first-of-its-kind drug for hepatitis B could allow some patients to stop treatment without showing signs of the dangerous virus.
New research implies that a first-of-its-kind drug for hepatitis B could allow some patients to stop treatment without showing signs of the dangerous virus.
New Berlin girl turns cancer journey into art helping families
New Berlin 9-year-old Taylor Daniels used painting to cope with leukemia, later helping Paintings for Pediatrics raise money for other families facing childhood cancer.
New Berlin 9-year-old Taylor Daniels used painting to cope with leukemia, later helping Paintings for Pediatrics raise money for other families facing childhood cancer.
Project ADAM training helps Hartland teachers, staff prepare for crisis
North Shore Middle School teachers completed heart-safe training in Hartland, learning CPR and AED response to prepare for sudden cardiac arrest emergencies on campus.
North Shore Middle School teachers completed heart-safe training in Hartland, learning CPR and AED response to prepare for sudden cardiac arrest emergencies on campus.
Cluster of mpox cases identified in Wisconsin; prevention resources
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) encourages Wisconsinites to take steps to prevent mpox after cases were recently confirmed in southeastern and northern Wisconsin.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) encourages Wisconsinites to take steps to prevent mpox after cases were recently confirmed in southeastern and northern Wisconsin.
FDA advisers considering updating COVID vaccine for new subvariant
An FDA advisory panel is considering updating the COVID vaccine to target the new XFG subvariant.
An FDA advisory panel is considering updating the COVID vaccine to target the new XFG subvariant.
Pam Bondi diagnosed with thyroid cancer weeks after departing as Trump's attorney general: report
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi was diagnosed with thyroid cancer shortly after departing the Department of Justice last month, according to a report.
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi was diagnosed with thyroid cancer shortly after departing the Department of Justice last month, according to a report.
Millions of certain Omnipod insulin pods recalled over leaking defect
Insulet Corporation has issued a voluntary recall affecting approximately 7 million Omnipod insulin pods due to a manufacturing defect that can cause a small tear in the device's tubing.
Insulet Corporation has issued a voluntary recall affecting approximately 7 million Omnipod insulin pods due to a manufacturing defect that can cause a small tear in the device's tubing.
Trump says he 'checked out perfectly' after Walter Reed visit
PresidentTrump spent three hours at the medical center for preventive medical and dental checkups, later posting to social media that “Everything checked out PERFECTLY."
PresidentTrump spent three hours at the medical center for preventive medical and dental checkups, later posting to social media that “Everything checked out PERFECTLY."
One type of sitting may pose greater dementia risk than another, study suggests
New research findings suggest not all sitting behaviors are equal when it comes to protecting long-term brain health.
New research findings suggest not all sitting behaviors are equal when it comes to protecting long-term brain health.
Diet change tied to ‘younger’ biological age in older adults after 4 weeks
Diets rich in complex carbohydrates and plant-based components showed the most pronounced improvements
Diets rich in complex carbohydrates and plant-based components showed the most pronounced improvements
"The Long Road Home": Local authors connect spirituality and mental health
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and one local couple shares their story of spiritual and mental health healing in their book "The Long Road Home." Authors Carl and Olivia Jaskolski along with Pastor Kenneth Lock from Evolve Church joined us in studio to discuss how faith and mental health are connected.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and one local couple shares their story of spiritual and mental health healing in their book "The Long Road Home." Authors Carl and Olivia Jaskolski along with Pastor Kenneth Lock from Evolve Church joined us in studio to discuss how faith and mental health are connected.
The 'age' of your blood could predict dementia risk, new study suggests
A new U.K. study suggests that biological age, measured through blood markers tied to inflammation and metabolism, may help predict dementia risk.
A new U.K. study suggests that biological age, measured through blood markers tied to inflammation and metabolism, may help predict dementia risk.
"The Long Road Home": Local authors connect spirituality and mental health
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and one local couple shares their story of spiritual and mental health healing in their book "The Long Road Home." Authors Carl and Olivia Jaskolski along with Pastor Kenneth Lock from Evolve Church joined us in studio to discuss how faith and mental health are connected.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and one local couple shares their story of spiritual and mental health healing in their book "The Long Road Home." Authors Carl and Olivia Jaskolski along with Pastor Kenneth Lock from Evolve Church joined us in studio to discuss how faith and mental health are connected.
What is 'Murph'? Memorial Day workout honoring fallen Navy SEAL becomes national tribute
Memorial Day is observed across the United States as a time to honor fallen service members, with many Americans paying tribute by completing the challenging “Murph" workout.
Memorial Day is observed across the United States as a time to honor fallen service members, with many Americans paying tribute by completing the challenging “Murph" workout.
Hantavirus exposure risk may be higher than believed in parts of US, study finds
Researchers found unusually high hantavirus levels in rodents in this area, suggesting greater exposure risk in the surrounding agricultural communities.
Researchers found unusually high hantavirus levels in rodents in this area, suggesting greater exposure risk in the surrounding agricultural communities.
Healthwatch: Too much screen time for America's kids
Too much screen time is hurting recovery and grades for American youth. A new study reveals over half of U.S. teenagers are losing critical sleep by scrolling on smartphones past midnight. Joining FOX6 to talk about that and other health topics is UW Health Family Medicine Physician Dr. Robert Freidel, or as he goes by, Dr. Bob.
Too much screen time is hurting recovery and grades for American youth. A new study reveals over half of U.S. teenagers are losing critical sleep by scrolling on smartphones past midnight. Joining FOX6 to talk about that and other health topics is UW Health Family Medicine Physician Dr. Robert Freidel, or as he goes by, Dr. Bob.