Importance of mental health support
Discussions surrounding mental health are so important – and in just a week, four teens will get ready to share their stories at "One Thing I Wish You Knew."
FDA proposes ban on food additive found in some sodas, fruity sports drinks
Brominated vegetable oil was once more widely used in popular citrus drinks in the U.S., but has been slowly phased out amid potential health risks.
Tropical skin disease carried by sand flies now in US
A recent study reveals the bite of a sand fly can cause a skin infection.
Eye drops sold at Walmart added to FDA's list of potentially harmful products
Walmart eye drops are the 27th concerning eye product on the FDA's list.
Open Record: Upon Closer Examination
Contact 6's Jenna Sachs talks about two recent issues affecting thousands of people in Wisconsin: Evictions and breast cancer treatment.
Mental health crisis facilities, Wisconsin lawmakers hear testimony
Wisconsin lawmakers want to build urgent care centers for people experiencing a mental health crisis.
US infant mortality rate rose to 3% in 2022, largest increase in 2 decades, CDC says
The U.S. infant mortality rate rose 3% last year, which is the largest increase in two decades.
Milwaukee COVID case reporting changes; what residents should know
The Milwaukee Health Department is no longer required to report all COVID-19 cases -- only cases associated with a hospitalization or pediatric death.
Anger can motivate people to achieve their goals, new study suggests: 'Sharpened focus'
Looking to get stuff done? Being angry might help, according to a new study from the American Psychological Association.
Boy's juvenile diabetes Halloween fundraiser 'frights' for a good cause
A Racine boy set up Halloween decorations to help raise money for juvenile diabetes research. His family has a goal to raise $1,000.
'Fall back' this weekend for daylight saving time. Here’s what you need to know
In a few days, we’ll move our clocks back an hour to gain a little more sleep as part of the traditional time adjustment.
Certain kinds of music may help you feel less pain, study suggests
Researchers in Canada conducted a study that implies some songs you enjoy listening to may lessen the pain you feel.
Researchers identify amino acid that may play role for predicting, treating long COVID
The researchers were able to determine which patients with COVID-19 would go on to develop longer-term symptoms.
WanaBana fruit pouches found to have 'extremely high' levels of lead, FDA warns
The FDA urged parents and caregivers to test their children for lead if they consumed WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches.
Lawmakers, breast cancer survivors seek to expand additional screenings
Annual mammograms save lives, no question. But, they can miss cancer in several women. Some breast cancer survivors hope a new bill will change that.
World Stroke Day; signs of stroke
Sunday, Oct. 29 is World Stroke Day – and it is important to know the signs of a stroke.
Milwaukee Drug Take Back Day events; find a site near you
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day events will take place in five different Milwaukee police districts Saturday, Oct. 28.
Detecting breast cancer; Milwaukee Health Department offers free options
We know detecting cancer early is key to saving lives. One woman who got a scary diagnosis ten years ago told FOX6 News she is walking proof of that.
What you need to know about a possible new cure for sickle cell disease
On Tuesday, advisers to the Food and Drug Administration will review a gene therapy for the inherited blood disorder, which mostly affects Black people in the U.S.
Waukesha pharmacy battles COVID vaccine costs, amoxicillin shortages
A Waukesha pharmacy is doing what it can to deal with COVID-19 vaccine costs and sporadic amoxicillin shortages.