FDA authorizes drug to treat cats and kittens infected with New World screwworm
In October, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the first time ever issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for a drug to treat dogs and puppies infected with the parasite New World screwworm (NWS). Now it’s doing the same approval to treat kittens and cats.
In October, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the first time ever issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for a drug to treat dogs and puppies infected with the parasite New World screwworm (NWS). Now it’s doing the same approval to treat kittens and cats.
November is National Marrow Awareness Month
The holiday shopping season is upon us and maybe you're stressed about getting it all done. How about giving the gift of life? November is National Marrow Awareness Month. A bone marrow transplant replaces damaged or diseased bone marrow with healthy stem cells. Dr. Natalie Callandar from UW Health joined FOX6 News at 4 to explain.
The holiday shopping season is upon us and maybe you're stressed about getting it all done. How about giving the gift of life? November is National Marrow Awareness Month. A bone marrow transplant replaces damaged or diseased bone marrow with healthy stem cells. Dr. Natalie Callandar from UW Health joined FOX6 News at 4 to explain.
CDC changes website to question safety of vaccines, disproven links to autism
The CDC website was updated late Wednesday without warning, sparking quick backlash from public health experts.
The CDC website was updated late Wednesday without warning, sparking quick backlash from public health experts.
Recalled ByHeart baby formula still on store shelves, officials find
At least 31 babies in 15 states who drank ByHeart formula have been hospitalized and treated for infantile botulism since August.
At least 31 babies in 15 states who drank ByHeart formula have been hospitalized and treated for infantile botulism since August.
Medicare premium hike for 2026 will cut heavily into COLA
Medicare premiums are increasing again in 2026 in a jump that far outpaces both inflation and Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment.
Medicare premiums are increasing again in 2026 in a jump that far outpaces both inflation and Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment.
'Direct Primary Care' as a health care option
A growing trend to help you save on rising health insurance premiums. It's called "Direct Primary Care" and serves as an affordable alternative to day-to-day healthcare costs.
A growing trend to help you save on rising health insurance premiums. It's called "Direct Primary Care" and serves as an affordable alternative to day-to-day healthcare costs.
Ultra-processed foods may raise colon cancer risk in younger women, study finds
A new study suggests that eating large amounts of ultra-processed foods may increase the risk of developing precancerous colon growths in younger adults.
A new study suggests that eating large amounts of ultra-processed foods may increase the risk of developing precancerous colon growths in younger adults.
Wisconsin urges fans to donate as Badgers battle Huskers in blood drive
Wisconsin and Nebraska are neck and neck in the We Give Blood drive as fans log donations through Dec. 5, with $1 million on the line for the school with the most donors.
Wisconsin and Nebraska are neck and neck in the We Give Blood drive as fans log donations through Dec. 5, with $1 million on the line for the school with the most donors.
'Grey's Anatomy' star James Pickens Jr. reveals cancer diagnosis
James Pickens Jr. revealed his fight against prostate cancer after his "Grey's Anatomy" character faced a cancer diagnosis in the mid-season finale.
James Pickens Jr. revealed his fight against prostate cancer after his "Grey's Anatomy" character faced a cancer diagnosis in the mid-season finale.
Risk of gambling addiction reaches all-time high, experts say
The rise in sports betting apps and online casinos has also led to an notable increase in the number of people suffering from gambling addiction.
The rise in sports betting apps and online casinos has also led to an notable increase in the number of people suffering from gambling addiction.
Killer condition lands in top 10 leading causes of death as global cases surge
Chronic kidney disease cases rose to 788 million people in 2023, affecting 14% of world's adult population.
Chronic kidney disease cases rose to 788 million people in 2023, affecting 14% of world's adult population.
Tackling seasonal depression during the holidays
Seasonal depression is real and so is that one shady cousin who loves bringing drama to the dinner table.
Seasonal depression is real and so is that one shady cousin who loves bringing drama to the dinner table.
Tackling seasonal depression
Seasonal depression is real and so is that one shady cousin who loves bringing drama to the dinner table. Life Coach Dr. Carolyn Anderson is joining FOX6 WakeUp live via Zoom to talk about how to handle both with a little more grace and a lot less stress.
Seasonal depression is real and so is that one shady cousin who loves bringing drama to the dinner table. Life Coach Dr. Carolyn Anderson is joining FOX6 WakeUp live via Zoom to talk about how to handle both with a little more grace and a lot less stress.
Mark Wahlberg shares health update after daughter Grace’s ‘very, very scary’ horse-riding accident
The actor shared an emotional update on his 15-year-old daughter's recovery from an equestrian injury that left her hospitalized.
The actor shared an emotional update on his 15-year-old daughter's recovery from an equestrian injury that left her hospitalized.
Milwaukee County Parks suicide prevention signs; message of help, hope
Milwaukee County has installed suicide prevention signs in county parks across the community. The hope is the signs will help anyone in crisis find help.
Milwaukee County has installed suicide prevention signs in county parks across the community. The hope is the signs will help anyone in crisis find help.
Health Watch: New flu strain causing outbreaks
A strain of flu called H3N2 is causing outbreaks in the United Kingdom and Canada. Health officials say the virus acquired seven new mutations over the summer which means it is different than this year's vaccine. Joining us to talk about that and other health topics is UW Health family medicine physician Dr. Robert Freidel.
A strain of flu called H3N2 is causing outbreaks in the United Kingdom and Canada. Health officials say the virus acquired seven new mutations over the summer which means it is different than this year's vaccine. Joining us to talk about that and other health topics is UW Health family medicine physician Dr. Robert Freidel.
Sen. John Fetterman suffers fall after ventricular fibrillation flare-up: spokesperson
Senator John Fetterman is recovering after staffers say he fell and hit his face due to a ventricular fibrillation flare-up.
Senator John Fetterman is recovering after staffers say he fell and hit his face due to a ventricular fibrillation flare-up.
Dr. Oz jumps in after man collapses during Oval Office press conference
A drug executive collapsed in the Oval Office while President Donald Trump was announcing a deal with drugmakers to reduce prices. Here's what we know.
A drug executive collapsed in the Oval Office while President Donald Trump was announcing a deal with drugmakers to reduce prices. Here's what we know.
Planned Parenthood Medicaid funding cuts hearing today
The legal fight continues Wednesday over the Medicaid funding cuts to Planned Parenthood, which was targeted in President Trump’s tax and spending cut bill this summer.
The legal fight continues Wednesday over the Medicaid funding cuts to Planned Parenthood, which was targeted in President Trump’s tax and spending cut bill this summer.
Milwaukee temporarily closes Sexual and Reproductive Health Clinic
The City of Milwaukee Health Department announced a temporary closure of its Sexual and Reproductive Health (STI) Clinic at the Keenan Health Center due to ongoing staffing shortages.
The City of Milwaukee Health Department announced a temporary closure of its Sexual and Reproductive Health (STI) Clinic at the Keenan Health Center due to ongoing staffing shortages.