'Direct Primary Care' as a health care option
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A growing trend to help you save on rising health insurance premiums. It's called "Direct Primary Care" and serves as an affordable alternative to day-to-day healthcare costs.

Ultra-processed foods may raise colon cancer risk in younger women, study finds

A new study suggests that eating large amounts of ultra-processed foods may increase the risk of developing precancerous colon growths in younger adults.

Wisconsin urges fans to donate as Badgers battle Huskers in blood drive

Wisconsin and Nebraska are neck and neck in the We Give Blood drive as fans log donations through Dec. 5, with $1 million on the line for the school with the most donors.

'Grey's Anatomy' star James Pickens Jr. reveals cancer diagnosis

James Pickens Jr. revealed his fight against prostate cancer after his "Grey's Anatomy" character faced a cancer diagnosis in the mid-season finale.

Risk of gambling addiction reaches all-time high, experts say

The rise in sports betting apps and online casinos has also led to an notable increase in the number of people suffering from gambling addiction.

Tackling seasonal depression during the holidays

Seasonal depression is real and so is that one shady cousin who loves bringing drama to the dinner table.

Tackling seasonal depression
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Seasonal depression is real and so is that one shady cousin who loves bringing drama to the dinner table. Life Coach Dr. Carolyn Anderson is joining FOX6 WakeUp live via Zoom to talk about how to handle both with a little more grace and a lot less stress.

Milwaukee County Parks suicide prevention signs; message of help, hope

Milwaukee County has installed suicide prevention signs in county parks across the community. The hope is the signs will help anyone in crisis find help.

Health Watch: New flu strain causing outbreaks
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A strain of flu called H3N2 is causing outbreaks in the United Kingdom and Canada. Health officials say the virus acquired seven new mutations over the summer which means it is different than this year's vaccine. Joining us to talk about that and other health topics is UW Health family medicine physician Dr. Robert Freidel.

Dr. Oz jumps in after man collapses during Oval Office press conference

A drug executive collapsed in the Oval Office while President Donald Trump was announcing a deal with drugmakers to reduce prices. Here's what we know.

Planned Parenthood Medicaid funding cuts hearing today

The legal fight continues Wednesday over the Medicaid funding cuts to Planned Parenthood, which was targeted in President Trump’s tax and spending cut bill this summer.

Milwaukee temporarily closes Sexual and Reproductive Health Clinic

The City of Milwaukee Health Department announced a temporary closure of its Sexual and Reproductive Health (STI) Clinic at the Keenan Health Center due to ongoing staffing shortages.

Milwaukee temporarily closes STI clinic amid staffing shortage

Milwaukee’s STI Clinic is temporarily closed due to staffing shortages as the city works to rebuild capacity and ensure quality care, with same-day testing available elsewhere.

Baby formula recall linked to infant botulism outbreak is expanding: What to know

A baby formula has been recalled amid a growing outbreak of infant botulism which has now sickened at least 15 infants in 12 states. Here’s what to know.

Common cleaning chemical tied to spike in liver disease across US, researchers say

Tetrachloroethylene exposure from everyday products increases liver fibrosis odds by 300%. The EPA restricted the chemical after health risks were discovered in blood samples.

Menopause hormone therapy labeling changed under FDA

The FDA is lifting a serious “black box" warning from hormone therapies that are used for menopause symptoms.