Daily multivitamins might not help you live longer, study finds: 'No differences in mortality'
A study found those who took daily multivitamins did not have a lower risk of death from any cause than people who took no multivitamins.
A study found those who took daily multivitamins did not have a lower risk of death from any cause than people who took no multivitamins.
Free HIV testing, Milwaukee Health Dept. teams up with Walgreens
While getting tested for HIV may sound scary, it's a preventative measure that can keep you and others safe.
While getting tested for HIV may sound scary, it's a preventative measure that can keep you and others safe.
Free HIV testing
The Milwaukee Health Department is partnering with Walgreens on June 27 to provide free HIV testing.
The Milwaukee Health Department is partnering with Walgreens on June 27 to provide free HIV testing.
Milwaukee County overdose deaths; harm reduction vending machines installed
With high numbers of overdose deaths in Milwaukee County, members of the community are pushing for more access to life-saving resources.
With high numbers of overdose deaths in Milwaukee County, members of the community are pushing for more access to life-saving resources.
FDA warns top bakery to stop claiming its foods contain allergens when they don’t
Bimbo Bakeries USA includes popular brands such as Sara Lee, Entenmann’s and Oroweat.
Bimbo Bakeries USA includes popular brands such as Sara Lee, Entenmann’s and Oroweat.
Increased risk of dengue virus in US, CDC warns – here’s what to know
The CDC is warning Americans about an increased dengue virus risk, as cases of the mosquito-borne viral disease hit record numbers worldwide.
The CDC is warning Americans about an increased dengue virus risk, as cases of the mosquito-borne viral disease hit record numbers worldwide.
Red Cross: Blood, platelet donors critically needed
The American Red Cross says donors are critically needed right now after a sharp decrease in donations since late spring.
The American Red Cross says donors are critically needed right now after a sharp decrease in donations since late spring.
Rare case of sexually-transmitted 'ringworm' found in California
A rare "ringworm" form of a sexually-transmitted infection (STI) was reported in California.
A rare "ringworm" form of a sexually-transmitted infection (STI) was reported in California.
Body Roundness Index may be better health indicator than BMI, study says
The Body Roundness Index, or BRI, calculates body fat levels using height and waist circumference instead of height and weight.
The Body Roundness Index, or BRI, calculates body fat levels using height and waist circumference instead of height and weight.
Castor oil for weight loss? Experts weigh in on benefits, risks
'The first thing that comes to mind is diarrhea,' said one obesity doctor about certain uses of castor oil.
'The first thing that comes to mind is diarrhea,' said one obesity doctor about certain uses of castor oil.
Study suggests this free activity can reduce lower back pain
A new Australian study found that a simple walking and education program can significantly reduce the recurrence of lower back pain.
A new Australian study found that a simple walking and education program can significantly reduce the recurrence of lower back pain.
Wisconsin DHS possible data breach, Medicaid member info impacted
DHS announced that one of its partners, Disability Rights Wisconsin (DRW), had a security incident that may have exposed protected health information of 19,150 Wisconsin Medicaid members.
DHS announced that one of its partners, Disability Rights Wisconsin (DRW), had a security incident that may have exposed protected health information of 19,150 Wisconsin Medicaid members.
Klode Beach water advisory, elevated E. coli levels detected
The North Shore Health Department is advising people to avoid swimming at Klode Beach, following water samples with elevated levels of E. Coli.
The North Shore Health Department is advising people to avoid swimming at Klode Beach, following water samples with elevated levels of E. Coli.
Fake Wegovy and Ozempic warnings: What to know
WHO and Eli Lilly has warned consumers to be cautious of counterfeit versions of popular weight-loss and diabetes drugs like Wegovy, Ozempic being sold online.
WHO and Eli Lilly has warned consumers to be cautious of counterfeit versions of popular weight-loss and diabetes drugs like Wegovy, Ozempic being sold online.
Nev's Ink's annual bags tournament to be held Sunday
The organizers of Nev’s Ink’s annual bags tournament in Waukesha are hoping for cooler temperatures this Sunday, June 23.
The organizers of Nev’s Ink’s annual bags tournament in Waukesha are hoping for cooler temperatures this Sunday, June 23.
Honeybees can detect lung cancer, researchers say
Researchers at Michigan State University have learned that honeybees can detect chemicals associated with lung cancer in human breath.
Researchers at Michigan State University have learned that honeybees can detect chemicals associated with lung cancer in human breath.
Staying safe in the scorching heat
Dr. Jeff Pothof from UW Health joined FOX6 with some safety tips when it comes to the high heat and humidity, and some other top medical topics.
Dr. Jeff Pothof from UW Health joined FOX6 with some safety tips when it comes to the high heat and humidity, and some other top medical topics.
Should the US forgive medical debt? Americans sound off in recent poll
Medical debt relief is a higher priority for Americans than student loan forgiveness, a poll revealed.
Medical debt relief is a higher priority for Americans than student loan forgiveness, a poll revealed.
US surgeon general calls for tobacco-style warning label on social media platforms
Warning labels on social media platforms reminding users of its associated mental health harms for adolescents should be required, the U.S. surgeon general said.
Warning labels on social media platforms reminding users of its associated mental health harms for adolescents should be required, the U.S. surgeon general said.
Community Baby Shower aims to support, improve maternal health
Latoyia Dennis and Tanisha Johnson joined FOX6 WakeUp in studio to talk about the importance of maternal health, and an upcoming Community Baby Shower to help and educate expecting mothers.
Latoyia Dennis and Tanisha Johnson joined FOX6 WakeUp in studio to talk about the importance of maternal health, and an upcoming Community Baby Shower to help and educate expecting mothers.