Health Watch: Cardiovascular disease during pregnancy
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According to a new study, cardiovascular disease during pregnancy is the leading cause of pregnancy-related death in the U.S. It also raises a woman's lifetime risk of future cardiovascular problems, including stroke, heart attack and high blood pressure. Joining FOX6 to talk about that and other health topics is Dr. Robert Freidel with UW Health Family Medicine.

Bayer proposes $7.25B plan to settle Roundup cancer lawsuits

Bayer is proposing a $7.25 billion plan to settle thousands of lawsuits claiming its Roundup weedkiller caused cancer.

Milwaukee Health Department reopens Keenan Health Center STI Clinic

The Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) announced on Wednesday, Feb. 18, that its Sexual and Reproductive Health (STI) Clinic at the Keenan Health Center had officially reopened to the public.

Mark Zuckerberg testifies in landmark social media addiction trial

Mark Zuckerberg is testifying Wednesday in a major social media trial. The plaintiff in the case is seeking to hold Meta and other social media organizations responsible for harms to children who use their platforms.

Christy Carlson Romano, former Disney star, reveals positive cancer screening results

Christy Carlson Romano shared in an emotional video on Tuesday that she received positive results from a recent cancer screening and plans to undergo a PET scan.

Caffeine could lower risk of dementia
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Could coffee help lower your risk of dementia? A new study seems to indicate yes. Dr. Jeff Pothof joined FOX6 News to talk about these new findings. 

Firefighters past and present urged to register with the CDC's National Firefighter Registry for Cancer

Due to the nature of the job, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) says firefighters have a higher risk of being diagnosed with cancer. The National Firefighter Registry (NFR) for Cancer is working to better understand the link between firefighting and cancer and is asking firefighters past and present to join the NFR.

MPS highlights Project ADAM partnership, cardiac safety efforts

Milwaukee Public Schools on Tuesday celebrated its 20-year partnership with Project ADAM, a local nonprofit focused on cardiac health and safety.

Weight loss drug research raising red flags about risk of rare disease

Dr. Mike Cirigliano with the FOX Medical Team discusses research that's raising red flags about popular weight loss drugs and the risk of a rare disease.

Steve Cullen Healthy Heart Club Run/Walk marks 30 years

Wauwatosa's Hoyt Park filled for the annual Steve Cullen Healthy Heart Club Run/Walk on Saturday, raising money for cardiovascular research.

Staying active and health during winter
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It's been a long winter - and maybe you are feeling the blues lately or having trouble staying active. We are here to help. Physical Therapist and Professor of Family Medicine and Community Health at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health Jill Thein Nissenbaum joined FOX6 News at 4 with some ways to keep moving and staying active through the rest of the winter.

Colorectal cancer: Symptoms and what causes it

Colon cancer and rectal cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, is rising among U.S. adults under the age of 50. Here are the symptoms and factors that could increase the risk of developing it.

MPS mental health services, district awarded $5M federal grant

Milwaukee Public Schools announced the district has been awarded a $5 million grant to support school-based mental health services for students.

Milwaukee measles cases; city's health commissioner fields questions
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Milwaukee Health Commissioner Mike Totoraitis held a news conference on Tuesday, Feb. 10, regarding local measles cases and potential exposures.