Milwaukee dentist's heartwarming mission: 'Free Dental Day'

Thousands of Wisconsinites in need of dental care can't afford it, but one Milwaukee dentist is trying to change that.

West Nile virus in Wisconsin; 1st human case of 2023 identified

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services and Public Health Madison & Dane County have confirmed the first human case of West Nile virus in a Wisconsin resident this year.

Youth mental health, LeRoy Butler hosting Milwaukee summit

Green Bay Packers legend LeRoy Butler is hosting "Leap Into Wellness," a Milwaukee youth mental health summit, in October.

CDC director visits Wisconsin, encourages vaccines for kids

CDC Director Dr. Mandy Cohen visited Wisconsin Wednesday "as part of a nationwide call to action to ensure children are ready for a healthy school year."

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CDC Director Dr. Mandy Cohen visited Wisconsin Wednesday "as part of a nationwide call to action to ensure children are ready for a healthy school year."

Cancer in people under 50 increases 'substantially:' study

The number of people under 50 diagnosed with cancer "increased substantially" in the United States from 2010 to 2019, a study shows.

Cancer in people under 50 increases
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The number of people under 50 diagnosed with cancer "increased substantially" in the United States from 2010 to 2019, a study shows.

Milwaukee lead service lines; replaced within 20 years, mayor says

Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson says all lead service lines in the city will be replaced within 20 years. But some groups feel this is still too long of a timeline.

Pennsylvania study suggests links between fracking and asthma, lymphoma in children

Researchers in heavily drilled Pennsylvania are adding to a body of evidence suggesting links between the natural gas industry and certain health problems.

JCC pediatric cancer camp provides patients with much-needed break

The Jewish Community Center's Rainbow Day Camp offered pediatric cancer patients a summer camp opportunity and much-needed break Tuesday.

Sixteenth Street Community Health expanding Chavez Clinic

Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers announced expansion plans at a ceremonial groundbreaking Tuesday for its clinic and organizational headquarters.

States protecting transgender health care try to absorb demand

Waiting lists for gender-affirming health care are growing in states that declared themselves refuges for transgender people as bans for such care for minors take effect nationwide.

Miles for Migraine 5K runners race for a remedy: 'We have hope'

At Hart Park, hundreds of people joined the Miles for Migraine 5K to raise money and awareness Saturday. That included FOX6's Suzanne Spencer.

US suicide rate reached highest number ever last year

Experts caution that suicide is complicated, and that recent increases might be driven by higher rates of depression or limited availability of mental health services.

US suicides hit an all-time high last year

About 49,500 people took their own lives last year in the U.S., the highest number ever, according to new government data posted Thursday.

COVID-19 took a toll on heart health as doctors still determine how to help

Research showed that up to a year after a bout of COVID-19, some people can develop problems ranging from blood clots to irregular heartbeats to a heart attack.