House votes to cut funding for WIC, program that feeds pregnant women and children

The House has advanced a budget bill that cuts $200 million in funding for WIC, a program that provides healthy foods to millions of pregnant women, new moms and their young children.

Target baby wipes recalled for serious bacteria risk

FDA testing found a potentially dangerous bacteria in samples of various Up & Up baby wipes after Target and the manufacturer received complaints.

Tyco agrees to $10M settlement over PFAS contamination in Wisconsin

The manufacturer of a firefighting foam that contaminated the water supply in northeastern Wisconsin with PFAS chemicals for decades agreed to a $10 million settlement with the state.

Milwaukee Health monitors low-risk travelers, visited region with Ebola

The City of Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) confirmed to FOX6 News that it is monitoring three very low-risk travelers who recently visited a country in Africa, where Ebola has been present.

20th year of HPV vaccine
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The HPV vaccine has been around for 20 years. We speak about this milestone with Dr. Megan Yanny, a pediatrician with UW Health.

Cigarette smoking rates in US hit historic low among adults

Smoking rates among adults dropped to a substantial low, with only a small percentage of adults admitting they are active smokers.

Trump backs HHS plan to reduce recommended childhood vaccines

President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order for federal agencies to coordinate their guidance with a Department of Health and Human Services study, which recommends vaccinating all children against multiple diseases.

Trump in ‘excellent health' after annual physical, White House doctor says

President Donald Trump has been declared in “excellent health" and “fully fit" to serve as commander in chief following a comprehensive medical exam.

CDC asking for employee volunteers to help with Ebola screenings

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is requesting staffers to serve as volunteers for Ebola screenings of travelers arriving in the U.S. Here's what we know.

Better Weather Fix Elixir recall expands over kratom concerns

All Better Weather Fix Elixir 15 ml bottles are being recalled because they contain kratom, according to the FDA.

Health watch: Active vacation tips
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Instead of just heading to the beach and chilling out - some people are staying active while on vacation this summer. But with that, you should take some precautions. Joining FOX6 to talk about what you should do to prepare for an active vacation is Jill Thein-Nissenbaum from the UW School of Medicine and Public Health.