Tricia's Troops Cancer Connection
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Candice Strong, Executive Director of Tricia's Troops, joined FOX6 WakeUp from this year's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk in Milwaukee.

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer in MKE
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Elizabeth Thomsen, Executive Director of the American Cancer Society, joined FOX6 WakeUp from this year's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk.

Milwaukee school didn't know boy left building, mother says

A Milwaukee mother said her 6-year-old son, who is on the autism spectrum, walked out of school last month – and nobody knew he was gone.

Fewer Kindergarteners getting vaccinations
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Fewer kindergartners are getting vaccinated for measles. The CDC says only 92.7% percent of US Kindergartners got their shots for the last school year. That's down from the 95% rate that had been maintained for a decade. Dr. Bill Hartman from UW Health joined FOX6 to explain that and other health topics.

Kindergarten vaccine exemptions reach all-time high

More than 30 states reported lower vaccination rates among kindergartners for the 2023-2024 school year. Here's what that means for your child.

Breast cancer deaths down, but cases up — especially in younger women

A new American Cancer Society report highlights an alarming rise in breast cancer incidence, particularly among younger women and minorities, even as overall death rates continue to decline.

Over 1 in 3 children worldwide are nearsighted, study finds

A recent study reveals that over 1 in 3 children worldwide are currently nearsighted, with rates expected to rise further by 2050.

CVS Health to cut 2,900 jobs

CVS Health announced that it will cut 2,900 jobs as part of a cost-cutting plan.

Is my COVID test expired? How to check, and what to do

If you have unused COVID tests lying around at home, they may be OK to still use. Here’s what to know as the cold and flu season ramps up.

Ellen DeGeneres shares three recent health diagnoses during special

During Ellen DeGeneres' final Netflix special, the 66-year-old comedian opened up about her recent triple diagnosis as she got candid about aging.

US suicides remain at highest level in nation’s history

A new report from the CDC reveals that more than 49,000 suicides were reported in 2023, which remain at the highest level in U.S. history.

West Nile virus: Milwaukee Health Department reports human cases

The Milwaukee Health Department advised residents to take steps to prevent mosquito bites after two human cases of West Nile virus were reported.

'Galaxy Gas': Kids are inhaling dangerous levels of nitrous oxide

Videos of kids inhaling Galaxy Gas have taken off on social media, leading to new concerns about the dangers of abusing nitrous oxide.

Brett Favre shares Parkinson's diagnosis; experts discuss disease

Brett Favre announced he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease during a congressional hearing about his alleged misuse of welfare funds.

Nearly 200 chemicals linked to breast cancer could be exposed to people’s food: Study

Researchers said the study is a good jumping off point to improve the world’s understanding of what outside factors cause breast cancer and how to better prevent exposure.