What is Chikungunya virus? Symptoms, prevention and what to know
The mosquito-borne Chikungunya virus causes fever and severe joint pain, which can persist for months. With no specific medicine, the best prevention is avoiding mosquito bites. Outbreaks have been reported in many parts of the world, including in China.
The mosquito-borne Chikungunya virus causes fever and severe joint pain, which can persist for months. With no specific medicine, the best prevention is avoiding mosquito bites. Outbreaks have been reported in many parts of the world, including in China.
Rare flu complication causing brain swelling on the rise in kids, study finds
A Stanford-led study found that children facing a rare, deadly flu complication involving brain swelling and runaway immune responses may have better chances of recovery with rapid, targeted care—and that flu vaccines offer key protection.
A Stanford-led study found that children facing a rare, deadly flu complication involving brain swelling and runaway immune responses may have better chances of recovery with rapid, targeted care—and that flu vaccines offer key protection.
RFK Jr. pulls $500 million in funding for vaccine development
The Department of Health and Human Services plans to cancel contracts and pull funding for some vaccines being developed to fight respiratory viruses like COVID-19 and the flu. Here's what we know.
The Department of Health and Human Services plans to cancel contracts and pull funding for some vaccines being developed to fight respiratory viruses like COVID-19 and the flu. Here's what we know.
New MCW cancer center opens in Milwaukee County
The Medical College of Wisconsin celebrated the grand opening of its new cancer research facility on the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center campus.
The Medical College of Wisconsin celebrated the grand opening of its new cancer research facility on the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center campus.
Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease on the rise: How parents can protect their children
There is an uptick in Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease (HFMD) cases in children in the United States, health officials say. Here's everything you need to know.
There is an uptick in Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease (HFMD) cases in children in the United States, health officials say. Here's everything you need to know.
CDC issues travel warning over chikungunya outbreak in China
The CDC has issued a Level 2 travel alert due to an outbreak of chikungunya in China, advising travelers to take enhanced precautions.
The CDC has issued a Level 2 travel alert due to an outbreak of chikungunya in China, advising travelers to take enhanced precautions.
Wisconsin air quality: Poor conditions will improve late-week
Due to wildfire smoke creating unhealthy air quality, yet another air quality alert is in effect for parts of southeast Wisconsin until noon on Wednesday.
Due to wildfire smoke creating unhealthy air quality, yet another air quality alert is in effect for parts of southeast Wisconsin until noon on Wednesday.
What is Legionnaires' disease? Symptoms, how you get it
Legionnaires' disease is a severe form of pneumonia caused by the Legionella bacteria. The disease is contracted when people breathe in contaminated mist or vapor. Here is what you need to know.
Legionnaires' disease is a severe form of pneumonia caused by the Legionella bacteria. The disease is contracted when people breathe in contaminated mist or vapor. Here is what you need to know.
Measles in Wisconsin: Health officials address cases, prevention
The City of Milwaukee Health Department and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services addressed measles prevention and preparedness on Monday.
The City of Milwaukee Health Department and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services addressed measles prevention and preparedness on Monday.
Update on measles cases in Wisconsin
The City of Milwaukee Health Department and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services addressed measles?prevention and preparedness on Monday.
The City of Milwaukee Health Department and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services addressed measles?prevention and preparedness on Monday.
DHS measles and vaccination update
Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) officials provided an update on measles cases and the ongoing push to get people vaccinated.
Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) officials provided an update on measles cases and the ongoing push to get people vaccinated.
Waukesha County 'Recovery Prom' supports community help programs
Inside Waukesha Elks Lodge 400, Wisconsin Community Services hosted a "Recovery Prom" on Saturday.
Inside Waukesha Elks Lodge 400, Wisconsin Community Services hosted a "Recovery Prom" on Saturday.
Measles in Wisconsin: DHS confirms state's first cases of 2025
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services on Saturday announced the state's first confirmed measles cases of the year.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services on Saturday announced the state's first confirmed measles cases of the year.
Gen Z is ditching boxed cereals at breakfast: 'Couldn't pay me to eat them'
Traditional breakfast cereal has been declining as Gen Z chooses other popular breakfast items over highly processed options.
Traditional breakfast cereal has been declining as Gen Z chooses other popular breakfast items over highly processed options.
Medicaid, Medicare may cover weight loss drugs under new pilot program: report
Blockbuster weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound have surged in popularity, but high prices have left them out of reach for many obese Americans.
Blockbuster weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound have surged in popularity, but high prices have left them out of reach for many obese Americans.
Wisconsin air quality among nation's worst as Canadian wildfires blaze
Canadian wildfire smoke is continuing to impact Wisconsin's air quality, with multiple cities ranked in the top 10 with worst air quality on Thursday.
Canadian wildfire smoke is continuing to impact Wisconsin's air quality, with multiple cities ranked in the top 10 with worst air quality on Thursday.
UWM campus fentanyl death, foundation's video hopes to save lives
A Pewaukee mother hopes her family’s heartache will help keep University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee students alive.
A Pewaukee mother hopes her family’s heartache will help keep University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee students alive.
Air quality advisory and health risks
Two reasons to be careful when you're outside. Dr. Bill Hartman from UW Heath joined FOX6 to chat about the health impacts of the wildfire smoke drifting into Wisconsin from Canada, and also about West Nile Virus.
Two reasons to be careful when you're outside. Dr. Bill Hartman from UW Heath joined FOX6 to chat about the health impacts of the wildfire smoke drifting into Wisconsin from Canada, and also about West Nile Virus.
Wisconsin air quality advisory in effect; wildfire smoke from Canada
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is recommending Wisconsinites reduce their time outdoors Thursday, July 31 and into Friday, Aug. 1 due to ongoing air quality advisories resulting from Canadian wildfire smoke.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is recommending Wisconsinites reduce their time outdoors Thursday, July 31 and into Friday, Aug. 1 due to ongoing air quality advisories resulting from Canadian wildfire smoke.
Racine cardiac program keeps elderly patients in the gym
A community of sorts is being built in the basement of Ascension All Saints Hospital in Racine.
A community of sorts is being built in the basement of Ascension All Saints Hospital in Racine.