Possible weight loss treatment that doesn’t require eating less shows promise, study finds
A new potential weight loss treatment could provide many of the benefits of GLP-1 medications while avoiding some of the potential risks that come with eating less.
A new potential weight loss treatment could provide many of the benefits of GLP-1 medications while avoiding some of the potential risks that come with eating less.
Doctors, experts issue updated advice on flu, COVID shots: What to know
Leading medical organizations have issued updated guidance urging Americans to get vaccinated against flu and COVID-19 this fall.
Leading medical organizations have issued updated guidance urging Americans to get vaccinated against flu and COVID-19 this fall.
Teen dies from brain-eating amoeba just days after Louisiana child's death
A teenager who contracted a brain-eating amoeba in North Carolina has died, just days after the rare infection claimed the life of a child in Louisiana.
A teenager who contracted a brain-eating amoeba in North Carolina has died, just days after the rare infection claimed the life of a child in Louisiana.
Recalled weight loss products are tainted with toxic substance, FDA says
A product sold for weight loss has been recalled because it contains toxic substances that can cause “a wide range of serious and potentially life-threatening adverse effects.”
A product sold for weight loss has been recalled because it contains toxic substances that can cause “a wide range of serious and potentially life-threatening adverse effects.”
Measles in Wisconsin: 102 cases confirmed, 6 probable as of Sept. 1
There are more confirmed measles cases in southwestern Wisconsin, according to DHS.
There are more confirmed measles cases in southwestern Wisconsin, according to DHS.
7 new dementia risk factors revealed — including one millions struggle with
Updated guidelines now list 19 modifiable dementia risk factors, expanded from the original 12.
Updated guidelines now list 19 modifiable dementia risk factors, expanded from the original 12.
MPS schools closed Wednesday, extreme heat expected
The second day of the Milwaukee Public Schools year has been canceled due to extreme heat on Wednesday, Sept. 2.
The second day of the Milwaukee Public Schools year has been canceled due to extreme heat on Wednesday, Sept. 2.
AI-powered tech for NICU babies; how it works
You know that backup camera in your car? It can be pretty helpful. It turns out that the same concept has promise for the neonatal intensive care unit. To help train doctors for one of the highest-risk procedures in the NICU, researchers at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health and UW Health Kids physicians have developed an artificial intelligence-based “digital mentor,” essentially a "backup camera" for intubations, the placement of a breathing tube. Dr. Ryan McAdams from UW Health joined FOX6 NOW to talk through this new tech.
You know that backup camera in your car? It can be pretty helpful. It turns out that the same concept has promise for the neonatal intensive care unit. To help train doctors for one of the highest-risk procedures in the NICU, researchers at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health and UW Health Kids physicians have developed an artificial intelligence-based “digital mentor,” essentially a "backup camera" for intubations, the placement of a breathing tube. Dr. Ryan McAdams from UW Health joined FOX6 NOW to talk through this new tech.
West Nile virus in Lake County, Illinois; 1st human case of 2026 identified
The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center has confirmed the county's first human case of neuroinvasive West Nile virus for 2026, involving a resident in their 40s who fell ill in early August.
The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center has confirmed the county's first human case of neuroinvasive West Nile virus for 2026, involving a resident in their 40s who fell ill in early August.
Artificial sweetener linked to higher risk of cardiovascular events
Higher blood levels of the artificial sweetener xylitol were linked to a higher risk of a major adverse cardiovascular event, a new study finds.
Higher blood levels of the artificial sweetener xylitol were linked to a higher risk of a major adverse cardiovascular event, a new study finds.
Ovarian cancer awareness month; what viewers should know
Gynecologic & Ovarian Cancer Month starts on Tuesday, Sept. 1, which focuses on uterine, ovarian, and other reproductive cancers. Dr. Catherine Zhang, a gynecologic oncologist and surgeon at UW Health, joined FOX6 NOW to talk about what everyone needs to know about this form of cancer.
Gynecologic & Ovarian Cancer Month starts on Tuesday, Sept. 1, which focuses on uterine, ovarian, and other reproductive cancers. Dr. Catherine Zhang, a gynecologic oncologist and surgeon at UW Health, joined FOX6 NOW to talk about what everyone needs to know about this form of cancer.
Cyclospora research projects shuttered as US cases climb
The United States Department of Agriculture is shuttering two of their research projects used to study cyclospora, the foodborne parasite that has infected thousands of Americans in 20 states over the summer.
The United States Department of Agriculture is shuttering two of their research projects used to study cyclospora, the foodborne parasite that has infected thousands of Americans in 20 states over the summer.
Brain-eating amoeba leaves NC teen critically injured
A North Carolina teenager is in critical condition after contracting a rare brain‑eating amoeba, state health officials said.
A North Carolina teenager is in critical condition after contracting a rare brain‑eating amoeba, state health officials said.
FDA approves pancreatic cancer drug
The FDA has approved an advanced pancreatic cancer drug. Dr. Jeremy Kratz from UW Health joined Wisconsin Live Desk to talk about the significance of this drug, and what it could mean for future cancer treatments.
The FDA has approved an advanced pancreatic cancer drug. Dr. Jeremy Kratz from UW Health joined Wisconsin Live Desk to talk about the significance of this drug, and what it could mean for future cancer treatments.
North Carolina warns mobile petting zoo visitors of rabies exposure after baby goats test positive
North Carolina health officials are urging people who touched baby goats at a mobile petting zoo to contact their local health department after several goats tested positive for rabies.
North Carolina health officials are urging people who touched baby goats at a mobile petting zoo to contact their local health department after several goats tested positive for rabies.
Walmart agrees to pay $50M settlement over allegations its pharmacies filled illegal opioid prescriptions
Walmart has agreed to pay a $50 million settlement over allegations its pharmacies were illegally filling thousands of prescriptions for opioids and other controlled substances.
Walmart has agreed to pay a $50 million settlement over allegations its pharmacies were illegally filling thousands of prescriptions for opioids and other controlled substances.
Milwaukee teacher sees pancreatic cancer shrink using new drug
A groundbreaking new drug is giving pancreatic cancer patients new hope. The pill got FDA approval Wednesday.
A groundbreaking new drug is giving pancreatic cancer patients new hope. The pill got FDA approval Wednesday.
Milwaukee teacher sees pancreatic cancer shrink using new drug
A groundbreaking new drug is giving pancreatic cancer patients new hope. The pill got FDA approval on Wednesday, Aug. 26. FOX6 spoke to an MPS teacher who is seeing success from the drug.
A groundbreaking new drug is giving pancreatic cancer patients new hope. The pill got FDA approval on Wednesday, Aug. 26. FOX6 spoke to an MPS teacher who is seeing success from the drug.
University of Georgia study links legal marijuana use to fewer sick days
Legalizing medical marijuana reduces health-related job absences, according to a University of Georgia study.
Legalizing medical marijuana reduces health-related job absences, according to a University of Georgia study.
Measles in Wisconsin: 'Significant' increase in cases
There has been a large increase in measles cases in southwestern Wisconsin as of Friday, Aug. 28.
There has been a large increase in measles cases in southwestern Wisconsin as of Friday, Aug. 28.