NICU reunion at Ascension St. Joseph; family thanks nurses, doctors

A Hartford family returned to Ascension St. Joseph's NICU 18 years after their son was born at 2 pounds, 2 ounces and spent the first 100 days of his life in hospital care.

How much media parents and kids actually consume at the dinner table

New research claims to show that smartphones, television, video games, and other types of devices may be taking over dinnertime, and it is not leaving enough time for families to talk to each other. 

Alfredo sauce recall spans 41 states in FDA’s most serious classification

A recall on alfredo sauce sold across much of the United States was placed in the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) most serious classification.

Recalled infant formula tied to multi-state botulism outbreak

A now-recalled infant formula that was sold nationwide, including at Target stores, is linked to an outbreak of potentially fatal botulism that has health officials investigating cases across three states.

FDA approves emergency use of medication to treat screwworm in dogs, cats

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday issued an emergency use authorization for a medication to be used to treat New World screwworm infestations in dogs and cats.

Eating 5 fruits and vegetables a day may not be enough for heart health, study finds

When it comes to eating fruits and vegetables for heart health, the choice of fruits and vegetables may be just as important as how many they eat, new research suggests.

High levels of tick activity in Wisconsin; what you need to know

As tick activity peaks for the season, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) reports that nymphal deer (blacklegged) ticks are currently driving the surge in activity.

OB-GYN group issues first-ever vaccine recommendations

A leading OB-GYN organization is breaking from federal vaccine guidance. The new schedule aligns with prior recommendations, before changes were made under the Trump administration.

3 child Benadryl deaths spark renewed fears of dangerous social media trend

Three children have died in Connecticut after overdosing on diphenhydramine, commonly sold as Benadryl. Their deaths have renewed warnings about a social media challenge.

Waukesha County deputy Steven Lyles dies, years-long cancer battle

Waukesha County deputy Steven Lyles has died after battling a "rare, aggressive cancer" for years, the sheriff's department announced June 10.

Study that finds no benefits from alcohol left out of US health guidelines

A study that looked at the health risks of alcohol was released independently this week, after the Trump administration omitted the findings from new U.S. dietary guidelines. 

New vaccine helps fight against melanoma
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There is a new personalized vaccine in the fight against melanoma. Dr. Jeff Pothof from UW Health joined the FOX6 News team to share the latest. 

Popular summer destination ravaged by Lyme disease bets on radical new solution

MIT researchers are exploring a new strategy that may help reduce Lyme disease in a well-known summer travel destination. Here's what they're doing.