Medical advancements help cancer patients live longer than ever
Being diagnosed with cancer has to be one of the most daunting feelings in the world. That said, oncologists are seeing an increase in cancer patients living longer.
Being diagnosed with cancer has to be one of the most daunting feelings in the world. That said, oncologists are seeing an increase in cancer patients living longer.
Pulaski High School rodent activity, food operations shut down
The Milwaukee Health Department said food operations at Pulaski High School have been shut down due to rodent activity found during a Tuesday inspection.
The Milwaukee Health Department said food operations at Pulaski High School have been shut down due to rodent activity found during a Tuesday inspection.
In-N-Out Burger removes artificial coloring from these products
Less than a month after the Food and Drug Administration announced it wanted foodmakers to phase out petroleum-based artifical colors, In-N-Out Burger said it was getting rid of the dyes from two of its drinks.
Less than a month after the Food and Drug Administration announced it wanted foodmakers to phase out petroleum-based artifical colors, In-N-Out Burger said it was getting rid of the dyes from two of its drinks.
Cancer-causing chemicals are in many beauty products women use: Study
A study recruited Black and Latina women and asked them to log all the beauty products they use in a week. Here's what the study found.
A study recruited Black and Latina women and asked them to log all the beauty products they use in a week. Here's what the study found.
Mental health services on Milwaukee's south side, residents' challenges
Residents on Milwaukee's south side said the area encounters unique challenges. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and there is help available.
Residents on Milwaukee's south side said the area encounters unique challenges. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and there is help available.
RFK Jr.'s next target: Ingestible fluoride products for kids
The FDA will review ingestible fluoride products used by children, urging companies to remove them from the market over safety concerns raised by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
The FDA will review ingestible fluoride products used by children, urging companies to remove them from the market over safety concerns raised by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Milwaukee Water Works: 10,000 lead service lines replaced
Officials with Milwaukee Water Works (MWW) announced on Tuesday, May 13, its crews have replaced 10,000 lead service lines in the city.
Officials with Milwaukee Water Works (MWW) announced on Tuesday, May 13, its crews have replaced 10,000 lead service lines in the city.
Champagne, white wine could lower risk for sudden cardiac arrest
Sudden cardiac arrest remains one of the most deadly health events in the U.S., claiming almost 500,000 lives each year. But surprising new research suggests drinking champagne and white wine could help lower your risk.
Sudden cardiac arrest remains one of the most deadly health events in the U.S., claiming almost 500,000 lives each year. But surprising new research suggests drinking champagne and white wine could help lower your risk.
Children's Wisconsin opens new clinic on W. Good Hope Road
A new Children’s Wisconsin Good Hope Clinic location at 7201 W. Good Hope Road in Milwaukee opened to patient families on Monday, May 12.
A new Children’s Wisconsin Good Hope Clinic location at 7201 W. Good Hope Road in Milwaukee opened to patient families on Monday, May 12.
Zepbound vs. Wegovy: Here's which weight loss drug worked best in first trial
The popular weight loss medications produced different results in patients who participated in a trial, and here’s what researchers found.
The popular weight loss medications produced different results in patients who participated in a trial, and here’s what researchers found.
US life expectancy rates are lower for this US region, study finds
Researchers found significant disparities in life expectancy rates nationwide in these areas during the past century.
Researchers found significant disparities in life expectancy rates nationwide in these areas during the past century.
House GOP unveils spending bill that includes massive Medicaid cuts
House Republicans have unveiled a sweeping bill proposing $880 billion in cuts—largely to Medicaid—to help fund $4.5 trillion in tax breaks central to President Trump's economic agenda.
House Republicans have unveiled a sweeping bill proposing $880 billion in cuts—largely to Medicaid—to help fund $4.5 trillion in tax breaks central to President Trump's economic agenda.
Screwworm threat forces US to halt cattle imports from Mexico: What to know
The U.S. has suspended imports of live cattle from Mexico amid the threat of a flesh-eating maggot known as the New World screwworm (NWS).
The U.S. has suspended imports of live cattle from Mexico amid the threat of a flesh-eating maggot known as the New World screwworm (NWS).
Fiji added to CDC’s travel alert after surge in dengue fever cases
The island nation of Fiji in the South Pacific Ocean is the latest country to be added to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s travel alert list.
The island nation of Fiji in the South Pacific Ocean is the latest country to be added to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s travel alert list.
FDA approves 3 natural food dyes
The FDA approved three natural food dyes that comes from plants and minerals this week, amid its transition away from petroleum-based dyes in the food supply.
The FDA approved three natural food dyes that comes from plants and minerals this week, amid its transition away from petroleum-based dyes in the food supply.
First at-home HPV test approved by FDA, could replace Pap smear
The DIY test could serve as an alternative to in-person "Pap smears," which are recommended every three years for women up to age 65.
The DIY test could serve as an alternative to in-person "Pap smears," which are recommended every three years for women up to age 65.
FDA issues health alert over contaminated tattoo ink
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning tattoo artists and their customers about contaminated tattoo inks that can cause serious injury.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning tattoo artists and their customers about contaminated tattoo inks that can cause serious injury.
COVID and flu vaccine in one shot
Moderna has tested its first flu and COVID combination vaccine shot. Dr. Bill Hartman from UW Health joined FOX6 to talk about that and other health topics.
Moderna has tested its first flu and COVID combination vaccine shot. Dr. Bill Hartman from UW Health joined FOX6 to talk about that and other health topics.
MPS lead crisis: Community leaders call for change outside clinic
Community leaders gathered outside North Division High School afternoon, calling for changes amid an ongoing MPS lead hazard crisis.
Community leaders gathered outside North Division High School afternoon, calling for changes amid an ongoing MPS lead hazard crisis.
Measles outbreak spreads to 11th state: The latest
Measles outbreaks have hit 11 U.S. states, with cases now exceeding 900. Here’s what we know.
Measles outbreaks have hit 11 U.S. states, with cases now exceeding 900. Here’s what we know.