FDA announces urgent recall of dietary supplement due to undeclared ingredients
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an urgent recall of a dietary supplement due to the capsules being tainted with sildenafil and tadalafil, which are FDA approved drugs to treat male erectile dysfunction.
UHC, M Fairview Health reach 'agreement in principle' for patients
Negotiations between health care service providers UHC and M Health Fairview have resulted in an "agreement in principle," that affects an estimated 125,000 patients.
Wisconsin organ donor receives Honor Walk at Regions Hospital
Following an honor walk for their son, one husband and wife want other parents to talk to their teenagers about the importance of organ donation.
Could a smartwatch alert parents to a tantrum ahead? Mayo Clinic researchers think so
Would you use an app that could shorten a child's next tantrum by an average of 11 minutes?
Man’s extreme energy drink habit leads to concerning medical discovery, doctors say
A relatively healthy man in his 50s suffered a stroke from the overconsumption of energy drinks.
MDH Epidemiologist concerned about new CDC hepatitis policy
A Minnesota Department of Health Epidemiologist expressed her concerns about the new policy change from the Centers for Disease Control. The new recommendation is that the Hepatitis B vaccine be administered no earlier than two months of age, while the previous recommendation, in place since 1991, was that all babies get a dose at birth.
Silicosis: Countertops linked to Massachusetts man's diagnosis
A Massachusetts man in his 40s has been diagnosed with silicosis, an incurable lung disease linked to popular kitchen countertops.
Frostbite danger explained by emergency physician
A Hennepin Healthcare physician explains the danger of frostbite as frigid temperatures settle in this weekend. FOX 9's Leah Beno spoke live with Dr. Masters about how to stay safe.
Tanning beds could triple melanoma risk, new study finds
One in five Americans develop skin cancer by the age of 70, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation.
Wrinkle in transition for UCare customers
Minnesota seniors using UCare are facing a stressful transition as the insurance company closes. FOX 9's Rob Olson has more.
Botulism outbreak linked to infant formula expands; sickens 51 babies across 19 states
The FDA says 51 infants in 19 states were hospitalized with botulism linked to ByHeart formula. Here’s what we know.
Social media ban in Australia starts for children under 16: Here's how it works
Hundreds of thousands of social media accounts are being deactivated as the world’s first social media ban goes into effect now in Australia for kids under 16. Here’s how it will work.
Mental health survey shows student improvement
The Minnesota Department of Health’s 2025 student survey shows overall well-being is moving in the right direction – a reversal of a decades-long trend of declining mental health among students across the state.
Hennepin County opening $20M center to stabilize troubled youth
Hennepin County has invested $20 million in a brand-new, 13-bed Youth Stabilization Center to help support children with significant mental health needs.
CDC warns travelers about outbreak of untreatable mosquito disease in 4 countries
U.S. health officials have issued travel advisories for Americans planning trips to certain tropical countries amid outbreaks of an untreatable mosquito-borne disease.
Obamacare support hits an all-time high, poll reveals
A new survey shows public approval of the Affordable Care Act has reached its highest level since the law’s passage.
Generations of medical care in New Richmond
The Melby family is a cornerstone of medical care in New Richmond, with generations dedicated to serving their community.
Feeling SAD? Here's how to beat the winter blues
Experts say there are ways to combat seasonal affective disorder, better known as SAD.
Lonely marriages linked to higher weight, study finds
A new study by UCLA Health found that people in emotionally supportive marriages have lower BMIs, healthier guts and higher levels of the “love hormone.”
Dr. Oz calls for Gov. Walz to address ‘systemic fraud’ in MN Medicaid system
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services says the agency is “increasingly concerned with the performance integrity of Minnesota’s Medicaid program."