'Out of control' STD situation prompts call for changes

Sharply rising cases of some sexually transmitted diseases — including a 26% rise in new syphilis infections reported last year — are prompting U.S. health officials to call for new prevention and treatment efforts.

V100.7 Sista Strut: Breast cancer walk set for Saturday, Oct. 1

The annual V100.7 Sista Strut is set for Saturday morning, Oct. 1 – and FOX6 is proud to support this important and fun event.

?Living Life with Leo:? Genesee mom's book honors late son
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Diane Nienas' son, Leo, died from a rare genetic disorder three years ago. Her book, "Living Life with Leo" has helped her channel her grief, and it was a No. 1 new release on Amazon the day it came out.

Sarah Sanders leaves hospital after thyroid cancer surgery

Sanders said Friday when announcing the surgery that a biopsy earlier this month revealed she had thyroid cancer.

Kenosha Narcan training, fentanyl deaths on the rise

In Kenosha, a mother who lost her daughter and unborn grandchild to a fenantyl overdose is giving back by hosting free Narcan training.

Gas stoves linked to childhood asthma, other health risks in adults, research shows

Research suggests that gas appliances can introduce certain toxic air pollutants into homes, including low levels of benzene — a cancer-causing agent.

US health officials warn monkeypox could mutate to resist antiviral drug Tpoxx

U.S. health officials are warning doctors against overusing the lone drug available to treat monkeypox. Federal health officials say that even a small mutation in the virus could leave the drug ineffective.

Milwaukee mayor joins safe water discussion with 25+ other mayors

Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson joined more than 25 other mayors from across the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River Basin for a discussion about safe water and lead service line removal.

Flu vaccine: Wisconsin health officials urge you to protect yourself

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced that everyone six months and older is encouraged to get vaccinated against influenza (flu) this fall.

Ryan Reynolds films colonoscopy to raise cancer awareness; doctors find polyp

The 45-year-old actor broadcast the procedure after losing a bet to his friend, actor Rob McElhenney. Doctors say it was “potentially life-saving" for Reynolds.

Wisconsin Construction Wellness Community fights suicide, risk 4x higher
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You may think of construction work as inherently dangerous, but suicide is killing about five times as many construction workers as deaths on the job. The new Wisconsin Construction Wellness Community is aimed at fighting back.

Wisconsin Construction Wellness Community fights suicide, risk 4x higher

You may think of construction work as inherently dangerous, but suicide is killing about five times as many construction workers as deaths on the job. The new Wisconsin Construction Wellness Community is aimed at fighting back.

COVID vaccine questions; Milwaukee County's top doctor offers answers

Milwaukee County's top doctor was an open book on Tuesday, Sept. 13 – answering questions about COVID-19 and the new vaccine booster that targets the latest variants.

Blood test can detect multiple cancers early, study finds

A blood test may be able to detect the early stages of several cancers in which routine screening options aren’t available.