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Join FOX6 for the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk on Saturday, Oct. 11 at the Maier Festival Park South Gate on Milwaukee's lakefront.
Join FOX6 for the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk on Saturday, Oct. 11 at the Maier Festival Park South Gate on Milwaukee's lakefront.
New FDA guidance on COVID-19 vaccines
The FDA is changing its guidance on who gets COVID-19 vaccines. Dr. Bill Hartman from UW Health joined FOX6 News at 4 to explain.
The FDA is changing its guidance on who gets COVID-19 vaccines. Dr. Bill Hartman from UW Health joined FOX6 News at 4 to explain.
Common painkillers may fuel deadly superbugs that resist antibiotics, study warns
Ibuprofen and acetaminophen increased genetic mutations in E. coli during lab tests.
Ibuprofen and acetaminophen increased genetic mutations in E. coli during lab tests.
FDA limits access to updated COVID-19 shots: What we know
Millions of healthy adults and children who are interested in getting an updated COVID-19 shot for extra protection may have to cross several new hurdles to do so.
Millions of healthy adults and children who are interested in getting an updated COVID-19 shot for extra protection may have to cross several new hurdles to do so.
Brewers, Aurora reunite pediatric patients for another surprise
Three Aurora pediatric patients got an MVP experience at Brewers spring training earlier this year. On Tuesday, they reunited – and got a surprise.
Three Aurora pediatric patients got an MVP experience at Brewers spring training earlier this year. On Tuesday, they reunited – and got a surprise.
What is screwworm? Symptoms, prevention and treatment
The first human case of New World screwworm was confirmed in the United States after a Maryland resident was diagnosed earlier this month.
The first human case of New World screwworm was confirmed in the United States after a Maryland resident was diagnosed earlier this month.
Screwworm confirmed in US with first human case reported in Maryland: CDC
New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite, has been detected in the United States for the first time.
New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite, has been detected in the United States for the first time.
Study links COVID-19 infections to increased asthma, allergy risk
A large study led by Karolinska Institutet found people who had COVID-19 face a higher risk of developing asthma, sinusitis and hay fever, but vaccination appears to reduce those risks.
A large study led by Karolinska Institutet found people who had COVID-19 face a higher risk of developing asthma, sinusitis and hay fever, but vaccination appears to reduce those risks.
Community Within the Corridor block party celebrates reopening
Community Within the Corridor, a Milwaukee apartment complex closed for two years due to toxic chemicals, celebrated its reopening with a free block party.
Community Within the Corridor, a Milwaukee apartment complex closed for two years due to toxic chemicals, celebrated its reopening with a free block party.
Hundreds of HHS staff sign letter urging RFK Jr. to stop spreading misinformation
More than 750 current and former federal health employees signed a letter accusing Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. of spreading misinformation and fueling mistrust that they say contributed to the recent CDC headquarters shooting.
More than 750 current and former federal health employees signed a letter accusing Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. of spreading misinformation and fueling mistrust that they say contributed to the recent CDC headquarters shooting.
Measles in Wisconsin: DHS confirms 5 additional cases in Oconto County
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services on Friday, Aug. 22 announced five additional cases of measles have been identified in Oconto County.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services on Friday, Aug. 22 announced five additional cases of measles have been identified in Oconto County.
Historic flooding causing mosquito problems, how to keep them away
Cleanup isn't the only challenge following the historic floods in southeast Wisconsin; mosquitoes are now hatching everywhere.
Cleanup isn't the only challenge following the historic floods in southeast Wisconsin; mosquitoes are now hatching everywhere.
More mosquitoes following historic flooding
Cleanup isn't the only challenge following the historic floods in southeast Wisconsin; mosquitoes are now hatching everywhere.
Cleanup isn't the only challenge following the historic floods in southeast Wisconsin; mosquitoes are now hatching everywhere.
Dental floss may replace vaccine needles
Dr. Bill Hartman from UW Health joined FOX6 to chat about the latest health topics, including a look at how floss could help replace vaccine needles.
Dr. Bill Hartman from UW Health joined FOX6 to chat about the latest health topics, including a look at how floss could help replace vaccine needles.
East Coast, Gulf states warn of rising flesh-eating bacteria infections
Health officials are warning about a summertime surge of Vibrio vulnificus infections, a flesh-eating bacteria found in warm coastal waters that has killed several people this year.
Health officials are warning about a summertime surge of Vibrio vulnificus infections, a flesh-eating bacteria found in warm coastal waters that has killed several people this year.
Aubrey Plaza battles 'daily struggle' after husband’s death at 47
Actress Aubrey Plaza is navigating the grief of losing her husband, director Jeff Baena, who died by suicide earlier this year.
Actress Aubrey Plaza is navigating the grief of losing her husband, director Jeff Baena, who died by suicide earlier this year.
Dormant cancers can be reawakened by flu, COVID: Study
A new Nature study suggests infections like influenza and COVID-19 can trigger dormant cancer cells to awaken, potentially raising the risk of recurrence and metastasis.
A new Nature study suggests infections like influenza and COVID-19 can trigger dormant cancer cells to awaken, potentially raising the risk of recurrence and metastasis.
Hate needles? Vaccines could soon be delivered via dental floss
Researchers said more studies should be done on the potential for needle-free vaccination.
Researchers said more studies should be done on the potential for needle-free vaccination.
Milwaukee flooding recovery; mental health toll adds up for many
It has been more than a week since historic flooding devastated much of southeast Wisconsin. But homeowners impacted by the flooding are coping in many ways – and it's taking a toll on mental health.
It has been more than a week since historic flooding devastated much of southeast Wisconsin. But homeowners impacted by the flooding are coping in many ways – and it's taking a toll on mental health.
Pediatricians’ group breaks with CDC, still urging COVID-19 shots for young children
The American Academy of Pediatrics is urging COVID-19 vaccinations for children under age 2, breaking with new CDC guidance under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
The American Academy of Pediatrics is urging COVID-19 vaccinations for children under age 2, breaking with new CDC guidance under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.