Some synthetic hair brands contain carcinogens, lead, other harmful chemicals, study finds
Ten synthetic hair products were tested during the study and several of them tested positive for harmful chemicals such as benzene, which has shown to increase the risk of cancer.
Ten synthetic hair products were tested during the study and several of them tested positive for harmful chemicals such as benzene, which has shown to increase the risk of cancer.
Americans borrowed $74 billion to cover medical bills in 2024, study finds
Millions of Americans admit that paying for health care expenses often means going into debt based on findings in a recent study.
Millions of Americans admit that paying for health care expenses often means going into debt based on findings in a recent study.
What is hantavirus pulmonary syndrome?
The cause of death for Betsy Arakawa, actor Gene Hackman's wife, was revealed to be hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, a rare infectious disease.
The cause of death for Betsy Arakawa, actor Gene Hackman's wife, was revealed to be hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, a rare infectious disease.
MPS lead exposure: Trowbridge School could reopen, clinics set up
A Milwaukee school shut down for dangerous lead levels could reopen, though the health department said parts of the building would need to stay closed.
A Milwaukee school shut down for dangerous lead levels could reopen, though the health department said parts of the building would need to stay closed.
Here's how many people say they've never had COVID
It's been five years since the first days of the COVID-19 pandemic. But many Americans say they never caught the virus, even after all this time.
It's been five years since the first days of the COVID-19 pandemic. But many Americans say they never caught the virus, even after all this time.
Unvaccinated adult dies after measles infection in New Mexico, health officials say
New Mexico health officials say an unvaccinated adult has died after a measles infection, though the virus has not been confirmed as the cause. The death comes as cases rise in Texas and New Mexico, prompting the CDC to send a response team.
New Mexico health officials say an unvaccinated adult has died after a measles infection, though the virus has not been confirmed as the cause. The death comes as cases rise in Texas and New Mexico, prompting the CDC to send a response team.
Health impacts of daylight saving time
Here we go again. We lose an hour of sleep this Sunday -- when the clocks spring forward for daylight saving time. Dr. Bill Hartman from UW Health joined FOX6 News to talk more about the time transition and other health topics.
Here we go again. We lose an hour of sleep this Sunday -- when the clocks spring forward for daylight saving time. Dr. Bill Hartman from UW Health joined FOX6 News to talk more about the time transition and other health topics.
MPS lead exposure; Milwaukee health leaders share investigation update
Officials with the Milwaukee Health Department say they're working to get kids back into a Milwaukee school full of lead dust.
Officials with the Milwaukee Health Department say they're working to get kids back into a Milwaukee school full of lead dust.
Waukesha County deputy battling cancer, event raises nearly $25K
A fundraiser to support a Waukesha County deputy as he battles cancer raised nearly $25,000 at the end of February.
A fundraiser to support a Waukesha County deputy as he battles cancer raised nearly $25,000 at the end of February.
Warmer spring to trigger longer allergy season
Millions of people in the U.S. each year deal with symptoms of seasonal allergies caused by distinct types of pollen.
Millions of people in the U.S. each year deal with symptoms of seasonal allergies caused by distinct types of pollen.
Excessive screen time linked to manic symptoms in kids, study finds
A new study is linking excessive screen time to increased manic symptoms in adolescents. Here's what you need to know.
A new study is linking excessive screen time to increased manic symptoms in adolescents. Here's what you need to know.
As daylight saving time approaches, most Americans say they're ready to end it
Americans’ opinions about daylight saving time have changed dramatically in the last couple of decades.
Americans’ opinions about daylight saving time have changed dramatically in the last couple of decades.
Blood donor, whose ‘golden arm’ helped save 2.4 million babies, dies at 88
James Harrison made over 1,000 blood donations from age 18 until he was forced to retire at age 81.
James Harrison made over 1,000 blood donations from age 18 until he was forced to retire at age 81.
MPS lead exposure, school closings; Trowbridge students, parents adapt
The Milwaukee Health Department shut Trowbridge Street School down because of unsafe lead dust levels.
The Milwaukee Health Department shut Trowbridge Street School down because of unsafe lead dust levels.
MPS lead exposure: Parents express concerns, educate community
Dangerous levels of lead have been found in some MPS buildings, prompting one school to temporarily close. A group of parents met to share concerns.
Dangerous levels of lead have been found in some MPS buildings, prompting one school to temporarily close. A group of parents met to share concerns.
Why they climb: Fight for Air Stair Climb in MKE
Lisa DeGrave joined FOX6 WakeUp to share her story about taking part in the Fight for Air Stair Climb in downtown Milwaukee, as other participants are cheered on.
Lisa DeGrave joined FOX6 WakeUp to share her story about taking part in the Fight for Air Stair Climb in downtown Milwaukee, as other participants are cheered on.
Fight for Air Stair Climb in downtown MKE
Kristi Roberts, a climb committee member, joined FOX6 WakeUp to talk more about this year's Fight for Air Climb event in downtown Milwaukee.
Kristi Roberts, a climb committee member, joined FOX6 WakeUp to talk more about this year's Fight for Air Climb event in downtown Milwaukee.
Milwaukee Fight for Air Climb at the 411 East Wisconsin Center
Climbing stairs for a good cause. That's what's happening in downtown Milwaukee on Saturday, March 1, 2025.
Climbing stairs for a good cause. That's what's happening in downtown Milwaukee on Saturday, March 1, 2025.
Climbing for a reason: Fight for Air Climb
Benji Regazzi from the Fight for Air Committee joined FOX6 WakeUp to share more about the experience of climbing dozens of flights of stairs for a good cause.
Benji Regazzi from the Fight for Air Committee joined FOX6 WakeUp to share more about the experience of climbing dozens of flights of stairs for a good cause.
Fight for Air Climb in Milwaukee
Megan Cordova, Executive Director of the American Lung Association Wisconsin, joined FOX6 WakeUp to talk more about the Fight for Air Climb in Milwaukee.
Megan Cordova, Executive Director of the American Lung Association Wisconsin, joined FOX6 WakeUp to talk more about the Fight for Air Climb in Milwaukee.