Arizona's famous 'Thanksgiving Grandma,' Wanda Dench diagnosed with cancer

Arizona's Thanksgiving Grandma, Wanda Dench, known for her bond with Jamal Hinton from a misdirected text, revealed her breast cancer diagnosis on social media on October 16.

Can video games improve your sleep? Here's what the research shows

A study explores the effects of video games on adult sleep. It reveals that casual gaming may improve sleep quality, while excessive gaming and certain game types can disrupt sleep.

Milwaukee Heath Department hosts free vaccine clinic

Health experts say vaccinations have decreased in recent years, and the Milwaukee Health Department wants to turn things around.

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Health experts say vaccinations have decreased in recent years, and the Milwaukee Health Department wants to turn things around. People poured out the doors of the Southside Health Center on Saturday morning, Oct. 21.

Whooping cough cases up more than 340% over this time last year

Cases fell sharply during the COVID-19 pandemic, and are back on the rise now. Here's what to know about whooping cough and the Tdap and DTaP vaccines.

Hurricane Milton uncovers lost wedding ring after nearly a decade

After a challenging few days, Palm Coast couple Laura and Basil Yorio found a surprising silver lining following their evacuation from Hurricane Milton.

Milwaukee Health Department: Free vaccine clinics Oct. 11-12

The City of Milwaukee Health Department is hosting two vaccination clinics this week to help families update their children’s school-required vaccinations.

Wisconsinites donate to Hurricane Helene victims

With two hurricanes in two weeks, Wisconsinites are stepping up and driving south to help victims still struggling from Hurricane Helene.

At-home COVID-19 and flu tests
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Dr. Bill Hartman from UW Health joined FOX6 News at 4 to talk about new at-home COVID-19 and flu tests, among other health topics.

83% of Gen Z say they have an unhealthy relationship with their phone, data shows

The BePresent 2024 report reveals that 83% of Gen Z believe they have an unhealthy relationship with their phones, leading to significant mental health impacts, including sleep loss and anxiety.

New study finds humanity nearing life expectancy limits

A new study reveals that humanity may be reaching the upper limits of life expectancy, with fewer improvements in longevity despite advances in medical technology and healthcare.

Is unpasteurized apple cider safe to drink? Here's what the FDA says

Apple cider is a nice treat for the fall season, but there are some health risks linked to consuming unpasteurized drinks. Here's what you need to know.

WALK THE HOAN shuts down Milwaukee's iconic bridge; here's why

The first annual “WALK THE HOAN" 5K took people across Milwaukee's iconic bridge on Saturday to raise money for a good cause.

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer takes over Milwaukee's lakefront

October is breast cancer awareness month, and on Saturday morning, Oct. 5, the fight is taking center stage on Milwaukee's Lakefront.

Meeting 'Sawdust' at Making Strides Milwaukee
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FOX6's Mary Stoker Smith spoke with a survivor Making Strides Against Breast Cancer in Milwaukee, and also met a new friend.

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FOX6's Mary Stoker Smith joined WakeUp to talk about the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk, and chat with Sara Sahli from the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network.