MPS, health department address lead concerns
The Milwaukee Health Department and Milwaukee Public Schools addressed lead concerns in schools during a media availability on Friday, Feb. 28, following the closure of one school.
The Milwaukee Health Department and Milwaukee Public Schools addressed lead concerns in schools during a media availability on Friday, Feb. 28, following the closure of one school.
These cities are most likely to see an explosion in disease-spreading pests: study
Ticks, mosquitoes, cockroaches and rodents pose serious health risks, experts say. Here’s where you’re most likely to see pest problems in coming months.
Ticks, mosquitoes, cockroaches and rodents pose serious health risks, experts say. Here’s where you’re most likely to see pest problems in coming months.
100-year-old man still has game at Dublin Bowl
At 100 years old, Joe Alvarez has still got game.
At 100 years old, Joe Alvarez has still got game.
Measles outbreak in Texas, 1 child dies
One child has died from measles in west Texas. Dr. Bill Hartman from UW Health joined FOX6 to explain the importance and safety of vaccinating children against the measles, along with other health topics.
One child has died from measles in west Texas. Dr. Bill Hartman from UW Health joined FOX6 to explain the importance and safety of vaccinating children against the measles, along with other health topics.
SinuCleanse nasal wash system under voluntary recall due to microbial contamination
Some nasal wash bottles are under a voluntary recall after testing positive for a microbial contamination that could lead to blood infections, according to the FDA.
Some nasal wash bottles are under a voluntary recall after testing positive for a microbial contamination that could lead to blood infections, according to the FDA.
Project ADAM: Resources needed after sudden cardiac arrest
February is National Heart Month!
February is National Heart Month!
Measles: Your questions answered
State health officials say the 2025 measles outbreak is the largest in the state in nearly 30 years. Here are some of the most common questions about the illness and the answers from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control.
State health officials say the 2025 measles outbreak is the largest in the state in nearly 30 years. Here are some of the most common questions about the illness and the answers from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control.
Texas child becomes first to die of measles in U.S. since 2015
Officials say the school-aged child was not vaccinated and was hospitalized in Lubbock last week after testing positive for measles. This is the first death in the U.S. caused by measles since 2015, according to the CDC.
Officials say the school-aged child was not vaccinated and was hospitalized in Lubbock last week after testing positive for measles. This is the first death in the U.S. caused by measles since 2015, according to the CDC.
Pharmacy firm cuts prices for popular weight-loss drug again
Eli Lilly is expanding the supply and cutting the costs of its weight-loss drug Zepbound, broadening access to more patients without insurance.
Eli Lilly is expanding the supply and cutting the costs of its weight-loss drug Zepbound, broadening access to more patients without insurance.
MPS lead testing; parents of students anxious
Parents of Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) students are anxiously waiting on results after the Milwaukee Health Department conducted lead testing and assessments at multiple MPS schools this past weekend.
Parents of Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) students are anxiously waiting on results after the Milwaukee Health Department conducted lead testing and assessments at multiple MPS schools this past weekend.
Milwaukee Public Schools lead testing; parents of students anxious
Parents of Milwaukee Public Schools students are anxiously waiting on results after the Milwaukee Health Department conducted lead testing and assessments at multiple MPS schools this past weekend.
Parents of Milwaukee Public Schools students are anxiously waiting on results after the Milwaukee Health Department conducted lead testing and assessments at multiple MPS schools this past weekend.
When is the happiest time of day?
A recent study took a look at how the time of day, season and day of the week can impact mental health. Here are the findings.
A recent study took a look at how the time of day, season and day of the week can impact mental health. Here are the findings.
Pope Francis condition, former Milwaukee archbishop discusses
The Vatican announced Pope Francis was in critical condition after he suffered a severe respiratory crisis. Cardinal Timothy Dolan spoke about the situation.
The Vatican announced Pope Francis was in critical condition after he suffered a severe respiratory crisis. Cardinal Timothy Dolan spoke about the situation.
New coronavirus discovered in Chinese bats: What we know
This new virus reportedly can bind to humans in a comparable manner to the virus that causes COVID-19.
This new virus reportedly can bind to humans in a comparable manner to the virus that causes COVID-19.
MPS lead exposure, school closures considered to address issues
The Milwaukee Health Department is considering shutting down some schools in an effort to protect students from potentially dangerous lead exposure.
The Milwaukee Health Department is considering shutting down some schools in an effort to protect students from potentially dangerous lead exposure.
Flu season is peaking in these 13 states, data shows
With flu cases spiking in the U.S., the CDC released new stats for flu activity nationwide. Here are the states with the highest activity.
With flu cases spiking in the U.S., the CDC released new stats for flu activity nationwide. Here are the states with the highest activity.
Health Watch: Slowing aging, lack of sleep, pancreatic cancer vaccines
UW Health's Dr. Bill Hartman discusses ways to slow down aging, a study that says high school student's aren't getting enough sleep and another study on vaccines showing promise in a pancreatic cancer trial.
UW Health's Dr. Bill Hartman discusses ways to slow down aging, a study that says high school student's aren't getting enough sleep and another study on vaccines showing promise in a pancreatic cancer trial.
Waukesha County deputy battling cancer, fundraiser planned
The community is rallying around a Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department deputy as he battles cancer.
The community is rallying around a Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department deputy as he battles cancer.
Hartford girl fighting cancer, taco luncheon raises money for family
The Hartford community came together on Wednesday to support two city employees and their 2-year-old daughter, who is fighting cancer.
The Hartford community came together on Wednesday to support two city employees and their 2-year-old daughter, who is fighting cancer.
What is Simply Pop? Coca-Cola enters the prebiotic soda market
Simply Pop is the latest line of prebiotic sodas to hit the market.
Simply Pop is the latest line of prebiotic sodas to hit the market.