Dengue epidemic declared by Puerto Rico amid spike in virus cases
Dengue cases have jumped in Puerto Rico, prompting the U.S. territory to declare an epidemic. The mosquito-borne virus has been on the rise in the Western Hemisphere, experts say.
Push for more Narcan; Milwaukee first responders stress importance
Milwaukee fire chief Aaron Lipski is stressing the importance of Narcan.
Lake Country first responder saves man on flight
The assistant chief of Lake Country Fire & Rescue found himself on one of the most stressful shifts of his entire career.
COVID pandemic's mental health impact persists among young people
It has been four years since the COVID-19 pandemic shut down the world, but the CDC said the toll it left on young people's mental health persists.
Measles case in Lake County, Illinois; part of Chicago outbreak
The Lake County Health Department in Illinois has confirmed a case of measles in a Lake County resident. It made the announcement on Saturday, March 23.
Report: 1 in 10 school-aged kids has ADHD
The report found that the prevalence of ADHD was higher in boys than girls.
Kate Middleton cancer announcement draws worldwide reaction
After Kate, the princess of Wales, announced Friday that she has cancer, reactions poured in from around the world.
Georgia woman calls for separate waiting rooms for patients experiencing pregnancy loss
In a now-viral TikTok video, India Batson opened up after experiencing back-to-back pregnancy losses.
Allergy season starts early. Here's how to stop pollen from affecting your spring
Over 80 million people in the U.S. deal with itchy eyes, runny nose and other symptoms of seasonal allergies.
Waukesha fundraiser; first responders to play basketball, raise money
The Waukesha South High School's varsity dance team is working with the Milwaukee Dancing Grannies on a special halftime show.
What to eat for better sleep
There are plenty of factors that can impact the quality of your sleep, however, you may be overlooking one big factor: your diet. Contact 6's Jenna Sachs explains.
Concerns over intermittent fasting
It's one of the many 'trendy' ways people try to lose weight: intermittent fasting. But is it doing more harm than good? Dr. Bill Hartman from UW Health joined FOX6 to talk about that and other health topics.
U.S. drops from top 20 happiest countries list; finding outlets
As Wednesday, March 20, is International Day of Happiness, the United States has dropped out of the top 20 happiest countries in the world, according to a new report.
Scientists suggest venting worsens anger, while breathing calms rage
After analyzing data from over 150 studies on what makes people angry, scientists at Ohio State University determined that venting can actually make things worse.
Richard Simmons reveals skin cancer diagnosis
One day after concerning fans with a startling social media post in which he said he was "dying," Richard Simmons revealed he's been diagnosed with skin cancer.
‘Dirty Dozen’ produce: Strawberries, spinach top 2024 list for most pesticides
The 2024 “Dirty Dozen" report lists the 12 nonorganic fruits and vegetables found by the EWG to have the most pesticides, along with the “Clean Fifteen" produce.
Intermittent fasting may actually be dangerous for your heart, new research finds
Researchers found the popular intermittent fasting dieting trend may, in fact, be doing more harm than good. For some, the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease nearly doubled.
Wisconsin Medicaid patients: Over-the-counter birth control pill available
Medicaid recipients in Wisconsin will have access to the first over-the-counter birth control pill starting Tuesday.
Strep throat: How serious can it get?
Strep throat can lead to severe infections if left untreated such as sepsis, kidney disease and could even impact the health of the heart, joints, brain and skin.
What still has asbestos? EPA announces comprehensive ban on carcinogen
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a comprehensive ban on asbestos due to its carcinogenic nature, despite its continued use in some products like chlorine bleach and brake pads, which still pose a threat to public health.