Sussex childhood cancer survivor, family raise money for St. Jude

A Sussex family is celebrating a 9-year-old boy being cancer free this Childhood Cancer Awareness Month while raising money for St. Jude.

Sunday, Sept. 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day

The day’s recognition is a chance to share hope and highlight the ways and resources to preventing suicide deaths, which were at the highest number ever last year in the U.S.

Wisconsin psychiatric bed shortage
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A FOX6 investigation found an explosion in court-ordered competency treatment is pushing state mental hospitals beyond their limits.

Flesh-eating bacteria may be in Hurricane Idalia flood waters

One week after Hurricane Idalia made landfall, medical experts are watching for potential cases of Vibrio vulnificus, bacteria found in brackish waters.

Air pollution from wildfires linked to dementia cases, study says

Particulate pollution comes from several sources, not just wildfires, but the study identified particulates from wildfires and agriculture as the sources linked to dementia cases.

Linda Evangelista has 'one foot in the grave' after being diagnosed with cancer twice in 5 years

It was only last year when supermodel Linda Evangelista revealed she had secluded herself from the public for half a decade due to deformities she says were caused by CoolSculpting, an FDA-approved procedure known to freeze fat.

Coughs, sniffles; keep kids home when symptoms like this show?

This time of year, when kids head back to school, illnesses can spread easier. Do parents have to keep their kids home for every cough and sniffle?

First lady Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19

The first lady is experiencing "mild symptoms" and will remain at her home in Delaware, the White House said.

AI medical capabilities show accuracy in clinical decision making

ChatGPT was best in making a "final diagnosis," where it was 77% accurate, according to Mass General Brigham research

Racine Deputy LaForge fatal heart attack inspires CT scan mission

Racine County Deputy Josh LaForge died suddenly of a heart attack on July 4. In the wake of his death, the Racine County Sheriff's Office is helping his colleagues with their heart health, and it was all his wife's idea.

Dousman principal shares AFib journey to 'help somebody else'

September is Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month, and patients and experts are shining a light on the signs and symptoms.

Dousman principal spreads AFib awareness
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September is Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month, and patients and experts are shining a light on the signs and symptoms.

US to regulate nursing home staff for 1st time, but proposal lower than many advocates hoped

An association that lobbies for health care facilities says President Joe Biden’s decision to require nursing homes to comply with federal rules on staffing levels will cost them billions of dollars.

Yoga, exercise training may reduce asthma symptoms, study shows

A new study has revealed that certain types of exercise training can actually enhance respiratory function and exercise capacity in adults with asthma.