Waukesha EKG screenings; young adults take potentially life-saving test
Hundreds of young people lined up in Waukesha on Tuesday, Aug. 13 for a potentially life-saving test.
Hundreds of young people lined up in Waukesha on Tuesday, Aug. 13 for a potentially life-saving test.
FDA rejects MDMA as psychedelic-based treatment for mental health, PTSD
Federal health officials have declined to approve the psychedelic drug MDMA as a therapy for PTSD.
Federal health officials have declined to approve the psychedelic drug MDMA as a therapy for PTSD.
Milwaukee Back to School Health Fair
It's time to prepare for the school year, but where do you even start? The Milwaukee Health Department is hosting the 23rd annual Back to School Health Fair on Saturday, Aug. 10. Jefflyn Brown joined FOX6 in studio with all the information for children and parents.
It's time to prepare for the school year, but where do you even start? The Milwaukee Health Department is hosting the 23rd annual Back to School Health Fair on Saturday, Aug. 10. Jefflyn Brown joined FOX6 in studio with all the information for children and parents.
FDA approves neffy nasal spray as alternative to EpiPen
Neffy is the first needle-free alternative to shots like EpiPen.
Neffy is the first needle-free alternative to shots like EpiPen.
Local clinician helps empower cancer patients with journaling
For families and patients, a cancer diagnosis can feel devastating, and treatment can sometimes be brutal and lonely. One local healthcare provider is working to help patients feel more empowered through journaling.
For families and patients, a cancer diagnosis can feel devastating, and treatment can sometimes be brutal and lonely. One local healthcare provider is working to help patients feel more empowered through journaling.
Empowering cancer patients with journaling
For families and patients, a cancer diagnosis can feel devastating, and treatment can sometimes be brutal and lonely. One local healthcare provider is working to help patients feel more empowered through journaling.
For families and patients, a cancer diagnosis can feel devastating, and treatment can sometimes be brutal and lonely. One local healthcare provider is working to help patients feel more empowered through journaling.
Growing mpox outbreak could spur global emergency, health officials say
The risk of mpox spreading in the U.S. remains low, but the CDC has put health care providers on alert as infections surge in Africa.
The risk of mpox spreading in the U.S. remains low, but the CDC has put health care providers on alert as infections surge in Africa.
COVID-19 falls to 10th leading cause of death in US, health officials reveal
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the cornonavirus was the nation’s third leading cause of death.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the cornonavirus was the nation’s third leading cause of death.
Heart attack risk could rise with artificial sweetener consumption, study finds
The study cites ‘significant concerns' about use of erythritol, common in keto diets, as industry groups says sugar substitutes are safe.
The study cites ‘significant concerns' about use of erythritol, common in keto diets, as industry groups says sugar substitutes are safe.
CDC data: improvement in youth mental health
Dr. Bill Hartman from UW Health joined FOX6 with some positive news, CDC data shows an improvement in youth mental health. Also, the CDC urges doctors to be on the lookout for Mpox, formerly monkeypox.
Dr. Bill Hartman from UW Health joined FOX6 with some positive news, CDC data shows an improvement in youth mental health. Also, the CDC urges doctors to be on the lookout for Mpox, formerly monkeypox.
Omega Family Restaurant cleared to reopen after pest complaint: MHD
The Milwaukee Health Department has cleared Omega Family Restaurant to reopen after a pest complaint temporarily shut it down last week.
The Milwaukee Health Department has cleared Omega Family Restaurant to reopen after a pest complaint temporarily shut it down last week.
IUD insertion pain addressed in new CDC guidelines
The CDC is now addressing the pain of IUD insertion and offering new guidance for doctors and pain management options.
The CDC is now addressing the pain of IUD insertion and offering new guidance for doctors and pain management options.
EPA halts sale of pesticide DCPA due to risks to unborn babies
The EPA has halted the sale of the pesticide DCPA, citing significant risks to fetal development, including impaired brain development and low birthweight. This marks the first time in 40 years the agency has used its emergency authority to ban a pesticide.
The EPA has halted the sale of the pesticide DCPA, citing significant risks to fetal development, including impaired brain development and low birthweight. This marks the first time in 40 years the agency has used its emergency authority to ban a pesticide.
Wisconsin mom runs for cancer research after son's death
Science could not save her son. Now, a mother is working to help save others. The Run With All Your Heart 5K raises money for Curing Kids Cancer.
Science could not save her son. Now, a mother is working to help save others. The Run With All Your Heart 5K raises money for Curing Kids Cancer.
Sadness, hopelessness in teens may be improving, CDC finds
New data released Tuesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention highlighted improvements in mental health among some U.S. teens.
New data released Tuesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention highlighted improvements in mental health among some U.S. teens.
What is Angelman syndrome? Colin Farrell opens up about 20-year-old son
Colin Farrell is opening up about life with his 20-year-old son who has Angelman syndrome as the actor launches a new foundation in his honor.
Colin Farrell is opening up about life with his 20-year-old son who has Angelman syndrome as the actor launches a new foundation in his honor.
Pain on the brain: Thinking too hard can actually hurt, a new study says
A new study published by the American Psychological Association finds that mental exertion may lead to negative feelings and frustration.
A new study published by the American Psychological Association finds that mental exertion may lead to negative feelings and frustration.
Is playing chess a weight-loss hack?
Chess requires players to sit for extended periods of time, but some evidence suggests that this stationary game can actually contribute to burning calories and shedding pounds.
Chess requires players to sit for extended periods of time, but some evidence suggests that this stationary game can actually contribute to burning calories and shedding pounds.
West Nile virus confirmed in WI; DHS tips to avoid mosquitoes
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) confirmed the first West Nile virus (WNV) infections in Wisconsin in 2024.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) confirmed the first West Nile virus (WNV) infections in Wisconsin in 2024.
Elon Musk says 2nd patient implanted with Neuralink brain chip
Elon Musk shared details about a second patient that has been implanted with his company Neuralink’s cybernetic brain chip.
Elon Musk shared details about a second patient that has been implanted with his company Neuralink’s cybernetic brain chip.