Delta variant now most common COVID-19 strain, CDC prediction suggests

The delta variant has likely surpassed the alpha variant as the most common linage of COVID-19 in the United States, according to CDC data.

Group refusing to wear masks leads to 24-hour delay of American Airlines flight

A group of reported high school passengers who refused to wear masks led to the delay of a flight from Charlotte to the Bahamas by nearly 24 hours.

Door-to-door COVID vaccine effort in Milwaukee

There is a new program to administer COVID-19 vaccine to underserved communities in Milwaukee by going door-to-door.

Cell phones and cancer: New UC Berkeley study suggests cell phones sharply increase tumor risk

Researchers took a comprehensive look at statistical findings from 46 different studies around the globe and found that the use of a cell phone for more than 1,000 hours, or about 17 minutes a day over a ten year period, increased the risk of tumors by 60 percent.

COVID vaccine for zoo animals in Wisconsin

Some animals at the zoos in Madison and Milwaukee will receive an experimental COVID-19 vaccine.

Smart technology not making us dumber, is freeing brain space experts suggest

A new academic paper suggests that smart technology is not making people dumber but is, in fact, allowing people to free up brain space to learn and retain more information.

Amid delta variant rise, Biden outlines latest plan to increase COVID-19 vaccinations

President Joe Biden said his administration will increase efforts to deliver vaccines into communities as the COVID-19 delta variant cases continue to rise in several states.

Unending grief of COVID-19 deaths causing problems for some

Those who have lost loved ones know that the grief never really goes away; but for some survivors of COVID-19 victims, even that is not happening.

COVID-19 and unhealthy alcohol consumption

The coronavirus has been a source of stress and anxiety for plenty of us. Now, a new study shows women were more likely to turn to alcohol during the pandemic.

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FOX Medical Team Reporter Dr. Mike Cirigliano joined the FOX6 WakeUp team to talk about signs alcohol use may become unhealthy.

Michigan boy, 13, dies after second COVID-19 vaccine shot

The CDC is investigating why a 13-year-old Michigan boy died in his sleep after receiving his second COVID-19 vaccine dose.

Duchess of Cambridge self-isolating after COVID-19 contact

The Duchess of Cambridge is self-isolating after coming into contact with someone who has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.

Software program bridges the education gap

The Waterford UPSTART Program is free to low-income families with 4-year-old children in six districts across the state. The software is provided and families who qualify will get a computer and internet access as well at no cost.

Fauci: 99.2% of US COVID-19 deaths involved unvaccinated people

Dr. Anthony Fauci continued his push for Americans to get the COVID-19 vaccine as many deaths are attributed to unvaccinated people.

America misses Biden's COVID-19 vaccination goal on Independence Day

The United States fell short of President Biden’s goal to have 70% of adults vaccinated by July 4, but his tweet Sunday morning thanked the millions of Americans who’ve already rolled up a sleeve.

More fatty fish and fewer vegetable oils can reduce migraines, study finds

A study from the National Institutes of Health found diets that are high in fatty fish and low in vegetable oils can reduce the frequency and intensity of migraines.