RFK Jr.'s next target: Ingestible fluoride products for kids
The FDA will review ingestible fluoride products used by children, urging companies to remove them from the market over safety concerns raised by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
The FDA will review ingestible fluoride products used by children, urging companies to remove them from the market over safety concerns raised by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Milwaukee Water Works: 10,000 lead service lines replaced
Officials with Milwaukee Water Works (MWW) announced on Tuesday, May 13, its crews have replaced 10,000 lead service lines in the city.
Officials with Milwaukee Water Works (MWW) announced on Tuesday, May 13, its crews have replaced 10,000 lead service lines in the city.
Champagne, white wine could lower risk for sudden cardiac arrest
Sudden cardiac arrest remains one of the most deadly health events in the U.S., claiming almost 500,000 lives each year. But surprising new research suggests drinking champagne and white wine could help lower your risk.
Sudden cardiac arrest remains one of the most deadly health events in the U.S., claiming almost 500,000 lives each year. But surprising new research suggests drinking champagne and white wine could help lower your risk.
Children's Wisconsin opens new clinic on W. Good Hope Road
A new Children’s Wisconsin Good Hope Clinic location at 7201 W. Good Hope Road in Milwaukee opened to patient families on Monday, May 12.
A new Children’s Wisconsin Good Hope Clinic location at 7201 W. Good Hope Road in Milwaukee opened to patient families on Monday, May 12.
Zepbound vs. Wegovy: Here's which weight loss drug worked best in first trial
The popular weight loss medications produced different results in patients who participated in a trial, and here’s what researchers found.
The popular weight loss medications produced different results in patients who participated in a trial, and here’s what researchers found.
US life expectancy rates are lower for this US region, study finds
Researchers found significant disparities in life expectancy rates nationwide in these areas during the past century.
Researchers found significant disparities in life expectancy rates nationwide in these areas during the past century.
House GOP unveils spending bill that includes massive Medicaid cuts
House Republicans have unveiled a sweeping bill proposing $880 billion in cuts—largely to Medicaid—to help fund $4.5 trillion in tax breaks central to President Trump's economic agenda.
House Republicans have unveiled a sweeping bill proposing $880 billion in cuts—largely to Medicaid—to help fund $4.5 trillion in tax breaks central to President Trump's economic agenda.
Screwworm threat forces US to halt cattle imports from Mexico: What to know
The U.S. has suspended imports of live cattle from Mexico amid the threat of a flesh-eating maggot known as the New World screwworm (NWS).
The U.S. has suspended imports of live cattle from Mexico amid the threat of a flesh-eating maggot known as the New World screwworm (NWS).
Fiji added to CDC’s travel alert after surge in dengue fever cases
The island nation of Fiji in the South Pacific Ocean is the latest country to be added to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s travel alert list.
The island nation of Fiji in the South Pacific Ocean is the latest country to be added to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s travel alert list.
FDA approves 3 natural food dyes
The FDA approved three natural food dyes that comes from plants and minerals this week, amid its transition away from petroleum-based dyes in the food supply.
The FDA approved three natural food dyes that comes from plants and minerals this week, amid its transition away from petroleum-based dyes in the food supply.
First at-home HPV test approved by FDA, could replace Pap smear
The DIY test could serve as an alternative to in-person "Pap smears," which are recommended every three years for women up to age 65.
The DIY test could serve as an alternative to in-person "Pap smears," which are recommended every three years for women up to age 65.
FDA issues health alert over contaminated tattoo ink
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning tattoo artists and their customers about contaminated tattoo inks that can cause serious injury.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning tattoo artists and their customers about contaminated tattoo inks that can cause serious injury.
COVID and flu vaccine in one shot
Moderna has tested its first flu and COVID combination vaccine shot. Dr. Bill Hartman from UW Health joined FOX6 to talk about that and other health topics.
Moderna has tested its first flu and COVID combination vaccine shot. Dr. Bill Hartman from UW Health joined FOX6 to talk about that and other health topics.
MPS lead crisis: Community leaders call for change outside clinic
Community leaders gathered outside North Division High School afternoon, calling for changes amid an ongoing MPS lead hazard crisis.
Community leaders gathered outside North Division High School afternoon, calling for changes amid an ongoing MPS lead hazard crisis.
Measles outbreak spreads to 11th state: The latest
Measles outbreaks have hit 11 U.S. states, with cases now exceeding 900. Here’s what we know.
Measles outbreaks have hit 11 U.S. states, with cases now exceeding 900. Here’s what we know.
Combo flu and COVID-19 shot shows promise in new Moderna study
Researchers found that the combination shot had a stronger immune response against COVID-19 and flu strains.
Researchers found that the combination shot had a stronger immune response against COVID-19 and flu strains.
Sendik's on Downer cleared to reopen, Milwaukee Health Department says
The City of Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) announced on Wednesday, May 7 that it has cleared Sendik’s on Downer to reopen.
The City of Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) announced on Wednesday, May 7 that it has cleared Sendik’s on Downer to reopen.
Milwaukee lead poisoning concerns in schools; new screening options
More lead screenings are underway in Milwaukee. It is an effort to get as many Milwaukee Public Schools students checked for lead.
More lead screenings are underway in Milwaukee. It is an effort to get as many Milwaukee Public Schools students checked for lead.
6-state salmonella outbreak blamed on backyard chickens
The earliest cases from this recent outbreak were reported back in February.
The earliest cases from this recent outbreak were reported back in February.
Sendik’s on Downer temporarily closed for 'escalating pest activity'
The Sendik's location on Downer Avenue in Milwaukee has been forced to close its doors by the Milwaukee Health Department due to an escalated pest problem.
The Sendik's location on Downer Avenue in Milwaukee has been forced to close its doors by the Milwaukee Health Department due to an escalated pest problem.