What is histoplasmosis? Outbreak leaves 1 dead, dozens ill in Tennessee

Tennessee health officials are investigating a fungal infection outbreak that has killed at least one person and sickened dozens more.

Endurance exercise may raise heart rhythm risk for men over 50

New research from the University of Leeds suggests that some male endurance athletes over 50 may face an increased risk of dangerous heart rhythm disturbances during or after exercise.

Cancer survival rates at all-time high
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Survival rates for all cancers combined are now at an all-time high. UW Health Family Medicine Physician Dr. Robert Freidel joined FOX6 News to talk about this milestone.

2025 Milwaukee Community Health Assessment released; 5 issues emerge

The Milwaukee Health Department released its 2025 Community Health Assessment. A news release says it is the city’s most comprehensive snapshot of health and well-being.

Muskego family helps raise millions for rare childhood disease treatment

A Muskego family helped raise more than $5.5 million to fund early access treatment for children with Sanfilippo syndrome after their daughter Liv was diagnosed with the rare disease.

Colleen Hoover reveals cancer diagnosis

Colleen Hoover, the famed author behind "It Ends With Us" and "Verity," revealed she has been diagnosed with cancer and has been receiving radiation treatment.

CDC reports first cruise norovirus outbreak this year, as nearly 90 people are infected

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed a norovirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship — the first one of the year that's been reported.

BBB LipoMax warning: AI videos helping promote weight loss products

The BBB is issuing a warning that troubling deep-fake videos are circulating social media to help promote weight loss products. One includes Oprah promoting the “pink salt trick.”

Milwaukee Admirals offer fans free cancer awareness consultations

The Milwaukee Admirals will offer fans free cancer awareness and health consultations at their game on Tuesday, Jan. 13 at Panther Arena, which is the team’s Hockey Fights Cancer Night.

Map: America's healthiest states have these things in common

America’s least healthy states also have a few things in common, according to a new report. Here's where your state ranks.

Keeping your New Year's resolutions
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Making a New Year's resolution is the easy part. Keeping them is more difficult. Within a few weeks, 90% of the commitments are already broken. So what can you to have a better chance of success?

Wisconsin DHS reaffirms childhood vaccine recommendations

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services affirmed its recommended childhood vaccine schedule after recent changes at the federal level.

Milwaukee County Zoo closes aviary for foreseeable future

The Milwaukee County Zoo has closed the Herb & Nada Mahler Family Aviary for the foreseeable future due to a confirmed bird flu case in the parking lot.