Boy's juvenile diabetes Halloween fundraiser 'frights' for a good cause

A Racine boy set up Halloween decorations to help raise money for juvenile diabetes research. His family has a goal to raise $1,000.

Lawmakers, breast cancer survivors seek to expand additional screenings

Annual mammograms save lives, no question. But, they can miss cancer in several women. Some breast cancer survivors hope a new bill will change that.

World Stroke Day; signs of stroke

Sunday, Oct. 29 is World Stroke Day – and it is important to know the signs of a stroke.

Milwaukee Drug Take Back Day events; find a site near you

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day events will take place in five different Milwaukee police districts Saturday, Oct. 28.

Detecting breast cancer; Milwaukee Health Department offers free options

We know detecting cancer early is key to saving lives. One woman who got a scary diagnosis ten years ago told FOX6 News she is walking proof of that.

What you need to know about a possible new cure for sickle cell disease

On Tuesday, advisers to the Food and Drug Administration will review a gene therapy for the inherited blood disorder, which mostly affects Black people in the U.S.

Breast cancer breakthrough: AI predicts a third of cases prior to diagnosis in mammography study

Artificial intelligence predicted one-third of breast cancer cases prior to diagnosis in a new study from Norway. Experts weigh in on how this could impact the future of cancer care.

Red Cross: Donation appointments critical in coming weeks

The American Red Cross urges blood and platelet donors to make and keep donation appointments now to help hospitals restock blood products for patients ahead of the holiday season.

Parents donate late infant son's organs to save lives: 'We don't want nobody to feel this pain'

A Georgia couple, Courtney and Tyler Pollock, are using their heartbreaking loss to make a difference by donating the organs of their infant son, Judge Theo, who passed away at the age of 4 months.

CDC issues alert over high RSV vaccine demand

RSV is a cold-like nuisance for most people, and not as well-known as the flu but packs hospitals every winter.

Injuries in marching band are as common as in other sports, experts say

Band members most often presented with ankle and knee injuries, but 6% of injuries are reported as mild head trauma, the American Academy of Pediatrics reports.

Drug Take Back Day is Oct. 28 in Wisconsin

Wisconsinites are encouraged to dispose of unwanted and unused medications at Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 28. Over 140 events are planned across Wisconsin.

So-called toddler milks are unregulated and unnecessary, pediatrician group says

The American Academy of Pediatrics says the products often contain high amounts of added sugar and salt. A trade group for the manufacturers of the products says the drinks could fill nutritional gaps.