New 'aggressive' flu strain emerging as health threat: Where it's spreading the most
A highly contagious and aggressive flu strain is sweeping the nation this season.
Health officials expecting flu numbers to rise over holidays
Health officials say the number of flu cases was already on the rise heading into the holidays. With families gathering over Christmas and other events, numbers are only expected to go up.
Popular painkiller offers little relief, raises serious health risks, study finds
A widely prescribed opioid painkiller showed limited effectiveness and increased risk of negative effects in a new analysis published in BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine.
UCare informs customers of shutdown
UCare started alerting customers last week that they will need to transition to a different plan before the end of the year, leaving thousands of members looking to find new Medicare supplement coverage.
UCare shutdown anything but smooth, affected customers claim
Thousands of UCare customers are now scrambling to find new healthcare plans before the end of the year after the company's promise of a smooth shutdown and transition to Medica hit another snag.
Wegovy pill for weight loss approved by FDA; 1st of its kind
The pill will be 25 mg that should be taken once daily, according to Novo Nordisk.
Barry Manilow reveals early lung cancer diagnosis, says no chemo needed
Legendary singer and songwriter Barry Manilow announced that he has been diagnosed with early-stage lung cancer and will undergo surgery after completing his current run of concerts.
Ramsey Co. jury awards $65.5 million to woman with cancer in Johnson & Johnson talc lawsuit
A Ramsey County jury awarded $65.5 million to a mother who claimed she developed cancer after using talcum powder products made by Johnson & Johnson.
Misunderstood illness leaves millions exhausted, with most cases undiagnosed
Chronic fatigue syndrome is a misunderstood illness that affects 3.3 million people in the US, with one in four confined to bed at some point.
Trump announces new deals with drugmakers to lower prices for Americans
Trump announced new agreements with major drugmakers to lower prescription costs and boost U.S. pharmaceutical investment.
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.