Milwaukee County flu, COVID vaccine clinics; pop-up dates, locations

Milwaukee County health officials said it's important to protect against the spread of respiratory viruses like flu and COVID-19.

Milwaukee County flu, COVID vaccine pop-up clinics; what to know

As a Hmong New Year celebration took over the Wisconsin State Fair Park Exposition Center on Saturday, health officials hosted a pop-up vaccine clinic.

FDA red food dye ban: When it could happen, and what to know

The FDA is reviewing a petition that could ban an artificial food coloring called Red No. 3. Here’s what to know about the petition and the product.

Disney influencer Dominique Brown dies at 34

Dominique Brown, Disney influencer and co-founder of "Black Girl Disney," died after suffering an apparent allergic reaction at a holiday event in Los Angeles last week.

UnitedHealthcare CEO killer search: What we know so far

Efforts to track down the gunman who shot and killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a New York City hotel expanded over the weekend.

United Airlines takes kids on magical flight to the North Pole

It was a day full of magic and holiday cheer as United Airlines gave more than 65 kids and their families a once-in-a-lifetime trip to the “North Pole" on Saturday.

High-fructose corn syrup could speed up tumor growth, study suggests

Researchers found that animal subjects that consumed large amounts of food with high-fructose corn syrup were susceptible to accelerated tumor growth in certain types of cancer.

USDA orders testing of entire milk supply nationwide for bird flu

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a new order requiring raw, or unpasteurized, milk nationwide to be tested for bird flu. 

Children's Wisconsin viral season visitor guidelines begin Dec. 11

Children's Wisconsin announced on Thursday, Dec. 5 that they will be implementing their viral season visitor precautions at both Children’s Wisconsin Milwaukee and Fox Valley hospitals for the remainder of this viral season.

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield reverses decision to put a time limit on anesthesia

One of the country’s largest health insurers reversed a change in policy Thursday after widespread outcry, saying it would not tie payments in some states to the length of time a patient went under anesthesia.

Weight loss drugs: Zepbound vs Wegovy
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It appears not all weight-loss drugs are created equal. The users of one drug report more weight loss comparted to another brand. Dr. Bill Hartman from UW Health joined FOX6 to chat about that and other health topics.

Mystery flu-like illness has killed dozens in Congo: What we know

With symptoms including fever and cough, the respiratory disease has affected nearly 380 people, half of them young children.

This kind of drinking is even worse than binge drinking

There’s a large focus on the health risks associated with binge drinking. Now, the term “high-intensity drinking" is also gaining attention.

Pizza contaminated with THC; Wisconsin health department report

Local health officials said pizzas made and sold at a Wisconsin shop, unintentionally contaminated with THC earlier this year, made 85 people sick.