No Surprises Act; protections gap exposed by ambulance bill
The No Surprises Act brought sweeping consumer protections to medical billing, yet one heart-attack survivor in West Allis tells Contact 6 he’s surprised by what the law does not cover.
The No Surprises Act brought sweeping consumer protections to medical billing, yet one heart-attack survivor in West Allis tells Contact 6 he’s surprised by what the law does not cover.
COVID's impact on mental health; Milwaukee psychologist shares his story
As we?near three years since the start of the pandemic, we are learning new information about the mental toll from COVID-19.
As we?near three years since the start of the pandemic, we are learning new information about the mental toll from COVID-19.
COVID's impact on mental health; Milwaukee psychologist shares his story
As we near three years since the start of the pandemic, we are learning new information about the mental toll from COVID-19.
As we near three years since the start of the pandemic, we are learning new information about the mental toll from COVID-19.
FDA weighs new guidance about risks of LASIK eye surgery
The FDA wants LASIK patients to know more about the risks of the popular eye surgery, but doctors say the agency
The FDA wants LASIK patients to know more about the risks of the popular eye surgery, but doctors say the agency
Your holiday dinner may contain thousands of microplastic particles, researchers say
Researchers in the U.K. are warning about how microplastics can infiltrate our food, conducting an experiment that found about 230,000 microplastic particles in a traditional roast chicken dinner with sides.
Researchers in the U.K. are warning about how microplastics can infiltrate our food, conducting an experiment that found about 230,000 microplastic particles in a traditional roast chicken dinner with sides.
Milwaukee St. Francis Hospital labor/delivery to close, prompting protests
The labor and delivery unit at St. Francis Hospital is set to accept its last patients Wednesday. It was the only hospital where you could have a child on Milwaukee's south side.
The labor and delivery unit at St. Francis Hospital is set to accept its last patients Wednesday. It was the only hospital where you could have a child on Milwaukee's south side.
Milwaukee St. Francis Hospital labor/delivery to close, prompting protests
The labor and delivery unit at S. Francis. Hospital is set to close in time for Christmas. It was the only hospital where you could have a child on Milwaukee's south side.
The labor and delivery unit at S. Francis. Hospital is set to close in time for Christmas. It was the only hospital where you could have a child on Milwaukee's south side.
Children's medication shortage: Doctors explain what parents should do amid 'tripledemic'
The children’s medication shortage is fueled largely by what many have been referring to as the “tripledemic” — a collision of three viruses that has been putting a strain on the healthcare system.
The children’s medication shortage is fueled largely by what many have been referring to as the “tripledemic” — a collision of three viruses that has been putting a strain on the healthcare system.
New TikTok craze the ‘Lion Diet’ has TikTokers eating salt, meat, water and nothing else
Users claim the diet leads to 'miraculous health benefits.'
Users claim the diet leads to 'miraculous health benefits.'
3M to stop making hazardous ‘forever chemicals’ starting in 2025
PFAS or “forever chemicals” are found in household products like shampoo, dental floss, and cosmetics. The chemicals have been linked to health issues including some cancers and low birth weight.
PFAS or “forever chemicals” are found in household products like shampoo, dental floss, and cosmetics. The chemicals have been linked to health issues including some cancers and low birth weight.
1st pediatric flu death this season reported in Wisconsin: DHS
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has confirmed the first pediatric influenza-associated death in Wisconsin for the 2022-2023 season.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has confirmed the first pediatric influenza-associated death in Wisconsin for the 2022-2023 season.
Walgreens, CVS and others limiting purchases of children's pain relief medicine as respiratory illnesses rise
Pharmacies are limiting purchases of children's pain relief medication like acetaminophen and ibuprofen as respiratory illnesses continue spreading throughout the United States, including the flu, RSV, and COVID-19.
Pharmacies are limiting purchases of children's pain relief medication like acetaminophen and ibuprofen as respiratory illnesses continue spreading throughout the United States, including the flu, RSV, and COVID-19.
Study: 7.4 million patients are misdiagnosed in US emergency rooms each year
The study says a misdiagnosis can lead to severe harm and even death.
The study says a misdiagnosis can lead to severe harm and even death.
‘Tripledemic’: High levels of COVID-19, RSV, flu may continue for weeks, ‘possibly even months,’ CDC warns
“It’s very concerning, I think, to all of us,” Dr. Tia Babu, an infectious disease expert, told FOX Television Stations.
“It’s very concerning, I think, to all of us,” Dr. Tia Babu, an infectious disease expert, told FOX Television Stations.
Avoiding common dental emergencies during the holiday season
Tips on how to avoid, and deal with, common dental emergencies during the holiday season.
Tips on how to avoid, and deal with, common dental emergencies during the holiday season.
Dangerous heavy metals found in popular dark chocolate bars: Study
The organization, Consumer Reports, says two dangerous heavy metals showed up in tests of 28 dark chocolate bars, including some popular brands.
The organization, Consumer Reports, says two dangerous heavy metals showed up in tests of 28 dark chocolate bars, including some popular brands.
AstraZeneca’s targeted therapy shows benefits for those with advanced breast cancer, trial shows
Results showed the therapy demonstrated a 40% reduction in the risk of disease progression or death versus its placebo.
Results showed the therapy demonstrated a 40% reduction in the risk of disease progression or death versus its placebo.
Screenings only detect 14% of cancer cases, study suggests
Researchers in Chicago conducted a study highlighting the importance of recommended cancer screenings and early detection to improve survival rates.
Researchers in Chicago conducted a study highlighting the importance of recommended cancer screenings and early detection to improve survival rates.
Miss Wisconsin Grace Stanke crowned Miss America
Miss Wisconsin Grace Stanke was crowned Miss America Thursday night. She is a senior at the University of Wisconsin majoring in nuclear engineering and is also a classical violinist.
Miss Wisconsin Grace Stanke was crowned Miss America Thursday night. She is a senior at the University of Wisconsin majoring in nuclear engineering and is also a classical violinist.
Dramatic warning for parents: Do not 'halve' adult painkillers for kids in wake of medicine shortages
Dosing guidelines for children's meds are vital and should not be ignored.
Dosing guidelines for children's meds are vital and should not be ignored.