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.
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.