First Alzheimer's disease risk assessment blood test for consumers hits market
The test from Quest Diagnostics looks at a certain brain protein is known to contribute to the condition.
The test from Quest Diagnostics looks at a certain brain protein is known to contribute to the condition.
Henrietta Lacks' family reaches settlement with medical company that profited from her cells
Henrietta Lacks' cancer cells changed the course of modern medicine after they were taken from her without consent or knowledge. The cells were the first living human cells to ever survive and multiply outside the body.
Henrietta Lacks' cancer cells changed the course of modern medicine after they were taken from her without consent or knowledge. The cells were the first living human cells to ever survive and multiply outside the body.
West Nile Virus in Milwaukee; mosquitoes test positive
Mosquitoes collected from city of Milwaukee and North Shore have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV).
Mosquitoes collected from city of Milwaukee and North Shore have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV).
Cancer survivor overcomes fears to cross the finish line
Triathlons are a massive undertaking for any person, but one group of women is doing it together. Tim Van Vooren goes Beyond the Game with one woman who is overcoming one of her biggest fears to cross the finish line.
Triathlons are a massive undertaking for any person, but one group of women is doing it together. Tim Van Vooren goes Beyond the Game with one woman who is overcoming one of her biggest fears to cross the finish line.
New bipartisan bill would allow federal workers to consume marijuana
Is the federal government letting massive numbers of potential hires go up in smoke because of a marijuana prohibition for federal workers? Some say yes.
Is the federal government letting massive numbers of potential hires go up in smoke because of a marijuana prohibition for federal workers? Some say yes.
A.I. brain implant helps paralyzed man move, feel again
“There was a time that I didn’t know if I was even going to live, or if I wanted to, frankly. And now, I can feel the touch of someone holding my hand. It’s overwhelming," said Keith Thomas, the patient who received the revolutionary treatment.
“There was a time that I didn’t know if I was even going to live, or if I wanted to, frankly. And now, I can feel the touch of someone holding my hand. It’s overwhelming," said Keith Thomas, the patient who received the revolutionary treatment.
Milwaukee Back-to-School Health Fair; supplies, vaccinations offered
It might seem early, but it's already time for back-to-school shopping.
It might seem early, but it's already time for back-to-school shopping.
Kenosha County suspected overdose deaths, 5 in less than a week
The Kenosha County medical examiner is putting out a warning after five people died of suspected drug overdoses in less than a week.
The Kenosha County medical examiner is putting out a warning after five people died of suspected drug overdoses in less than a week.
Butler boil water advisory lifted after water main break
Village of Butler officials on Friday, July 28 lifted the boil advisory around 1:30 p.m. It was issued after a water main break on Thursday.
Village of Butler officials on Friday, July 28 lifted the boil advisory around 1:30 p.m. It was issued after a water main break on Thursday.
Bronny James: Officials release frantic 911 call after USC freshman’s cardiac arrest
Los Angeles officials have released the 911 call after USC freshman Bronny James went into cardiac arrest during basketball practice.
Los Angeles officials have released the 911 call after USC freshman Bronny James went into cardiac arrest during basketball practice.
Woman receives uterus transplant, delivers healthy baby: ‘We did it’
In May, Mallory became the first patient to give birth via uterus transplant outside of a clinical trial.
In May, Mallory became the first patient to give birth via uterus transplant outside of a clinical trial.
Son of NBA's LeBron James suffered cardiac arrest during practice: What you should know about SCA
Following news that Bronny James, the son of NBA player LeBron James, was taken to the hospital after he collapsed during a morning practice, there are questions over why a seemingly healthy young person could suffer a cardiac arrest. Here's what you should know about Sudden Cardiac Arrests, and what you need to do when someone has suffered an SCA.
Following news that Bronny James, the son of NBA player LeBron James, was taken to the hospital after he collapsed during a morning practice, there are questions over why a seemingly healthy young person could suffer a cardiac arrest. Here's what you should know about Sudden Cardiac Arrests, and what you need to do when someone has suffered an SCA.
Whitefish Bay's LIVE Hydration sees more clients seeking heat 'relief'
Southeast Wisconsin's heat and humidity will have you sweating more as your body works to stay cool, which means it's crucial to stay hydrated.
Southeast Wisconsin's heat and humidity will have you sweating more as your body works to stay cool, which means it's crucial to stay hydrated.
Nevada toddler dies from brain-eating amoeba
Nevada health officials said a 2-year-old boy died last week from a Naegleria fowleri infection, also known as a brain-eating amoeba.
Nevada health officials said a 2-year-old boy died last week from a Naegleria fowleri infection, also known as a brain-eating amoeba.
Biden administration proposes new rules to push insurers to increase mental health coverage
The new regulations would require insurers to study whether customers have equal access to medical and mental health benefits and to take action if needed.
The new regulations would require insurers to study whether customers have equal access to medical and mental health benefits and to take action if needed.
Milwaukee Water Works lead pipes town hall
Tensions flared at a meeting discussing the plan to replace lead pipes in Milwaukee.
Tensions flared at a meeting discussing the plan to replace lead pipes in Milwaukee.
Wisconsin heat, poor air quality a dangerous combination
An air quality alert was issued for all of southeast Wisconsin until noon Tuesday, July 25 due to Canadian wildfire smoke. Meanwhile, the FOX6 Weather Experts say the heat and humidity return starting Tuesday, with a high in the low 90s and a heat index of 99 Wednesday and 102 Thursday.
An air quality alert was issued for all of southeast Wisconsin until noon Tuesday, July 25 due to Canadian wildfire smoke. Meanwhile, the FOX6 Weather Experts say the heat and humidity return starting Tuesday, with a high in the low 90s and a heat index of 99 Wednesday and 102 Thursday.
Running could potentially reduce risk of Parkinson’s disease, study finds
Researchers in Italy have found that running, including on treadmills, can help produce a protein key to brain growth which can help prevent the neurological disorder.
Researchers in Italy have found that running, including on treadmills, can help produce a protein key to brain growth which can help prevent the neurological disorder.
Gene therapy eyedrops restore boy's sight. Similar therapies may help millions
The medical breakthrough highlights the significant advancements in gene therapy and its potential to change vision restoration treatments.
The medical breakthrough highlights the significant advancements in gene therapy and its potential to change vision restoration treatments.
The Lydell apartments TCE evacuations, owners release statement
The owners of The Lydell apartments released a statement Sunday after six apartments were evacuated due to the presence of a hazardous chemical.
The owners of The Lydell apartments released a statement Sunday after six apartments were evacuated due to the presence of a hazardous chemical.