Pig kidney functions for record 271 days inside man awaiting human transplant
Researchers say the success story of Tim Andrews shows how pig kidneys can help “bridge the gap between end-stage kidney failure and a human transplant, allowing a patient to forgo dialysis."
Researchers say the success story of Tim Andrews shows how pig kidneys can help “bridge the gap between end-stage kidney failure and a human transplant, allowing a patient to forgo dialysis."
Allina doctors at Unity, Mercy hospitals file strike notice after 3 years without contract
Doctors at two Twin Cities hospitals are heading toward a strike after years of stalled contract talks.
Doctors at two Twin Cities hospitals are heading toward a strike after years of stalled contract talks.
Recalled weight loss products are tainted with toxic substance, FDA says
A product sold for weight loss has been recalled because it contains toxic substances that can cause “a wide range of serious and potentially life-threatening adverse effects.”
A product sold for weight loss has been recalled because it contains toxic substances that can cause “a wide range of serious and potentially life-threatening adverse effects.”
Sanford Health finalizes merger with North Memorial Health
Sanford Health has finalized its merger with North Memorial Health, the Minnesota healthcare system that oversees Robbinsdale Hospital.
Sanford Health has finalized its merger with North Memorial Health, the Minnesota healthcare system that oversees Robbinsdale Hospital.
Trump inks deals for lower prices with 9 midsized drugmakers
President Donald Trump on Monday announced a deal with nine midsized drugmakers to lower prices for medications. The string of deals builds on the Trump administration’s push to link the nation’s drug prices to cheaper ones abroad. The administration has now reached drug pricing deals with 26 pharmaceutical companies, including Pfizer, Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk, as part of its “most favored nation” policy.
President Donald Trump on Monday announced a deal with nine midsized drugmakers to lower prices for medications. The string of deals builds on the Trump administration’s push to link the nation’s drug prices to cheaper ones abroad. The administration has now reached drug pricing deals with 26 pharmaceutical companies, including Pfizer, Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk, as part of its “most favored nation” policy.
Groundbreaking pancreatic cancer drug approved by FDA: What we know
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a landmark new drug for advanced pancreatic cancer, one of the deadliest types of the disease.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a landmark new drug for advanced pancreatic cancer, one of the deadliest types of the disease.
Allina hospice nurses authorize 7-day strike amid contract talks
Allina hospice nurses have voted to authorize a seven-day unfair labor practices strike as they fight for a new contract.
Allina hospice nurses have voted to authorize a seven-day unfair labor practices strike as they fight for a new contract.
Costco to sell branded Medicare plans in new pilot program
Costco is partnering with nonprofit insurer SCAN Group to pilot Costco-branded Medicare plans that integrate coverage with several of the retailer’s health services.
Costco is partnering with nonprofit insurer SCAN Group to pilot Costco-branded Medicare plans that integrate coverage with several of the retailer’s health services.
Childhood vaccination rates continue to fall, including in the Midwest
Childhood vaccination rates have again fallen, with many Midwest states' rates dropping below the national average and non-medical exemptions for vaccinations continuing to rise.
Childhood vaccination rates have again fallen, with many Midwest states' rates dropping below the national average and non-medical exemptions for vaccinations continuing to rise.
Confirmed measles cases reach 15 in Wisconsin
Fifteen measles cases have been confirmed in Wisconsin with additional cases probable. The state is still tracking information to identify the source of the disease's spread.
Fifteen measles cases have been confirmed in Wisconsin with additional cases probable. The state is still tracking information to identify the source of the disease's spread.
Roughly 23 million Americans trapped in jobs they want to leave over one costly fear
Nearly one in four American workers with employer-sponsored health insurance say they are stuck in jobs they want to leave because they fear losing coverage.
Nearly one in four American workers with employer-sponsored health insurance say they are stuck in jobs they want to leave because they fear losing coverage.
Mangione guilty plea strategy
Luigi Mangione has pleaded guilty to federal stalking charges in the 2024 shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City as part of a strategy that he hopes might spare him the death penalty. FOX 9’s Maury Glover has the details.
Luigi Mangione has pleaded guilty to federal stalking charges in the 2024 shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City as part of a strategy that he hopes might spare him the death penalty. FOX 9’s Maury Glover has the details.
Guilty pleas in United Healthcare CEO killing: Could Mangione's strategy block NY murder trial?
Luigi Mangione has pleaded guilty to federal stalking charges in the 2024 shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City as part of a strategy that he hopes might spare him the death penalty.
Luigi Mangione has pleaded guilty to federal stalking charges in the 2024 shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City as part of a strategy that he hopes might spare him the death penalty.
Luigi Mangione pleads guilty
The accused killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, Luigi Mangione, has pleaded guilty to federal stalking charges related to the assassination.
The accused killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, Luigi Mangione, has pleaded guilty to federal stalking charges related to the assassination.
Trump executive order on vaccine schedules: What you need to know
President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order aiming to change when children in the U.S. will get their vaccines. The order calls for separating MMR, or the measles, mumps rubella vaccine into three individual shots. The change is coming just before the start of a new school year. FOX 9’s Emily Pofahl has reaction from health experts.
President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order aiming to change when children in the U.S. will get their vaccines. The order calls for separating MMR, or the measles, mumps rubella vaccine into three individual shots. The change is coming just before the start of a new school year. FOX 9’s Emily Pofahl has reaction from health experts.
Trump's order on MMR vaccine schedule: Minnesota doctor weighs in
President Trump on Monday signed an executive order that would space out the vaccine schedule for measles, mumps and rubella. Dr. Madeleine Gagnon, interim president of the Minnesota chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, joined FOX 9's All Day on Monday to provide her medical perspective.
President Trump on Monday signed an executive order that would space out the vaccine schedule for measles, mumps and rubella. Dr. Madeleine Gagnon, interim president of the Minnesota chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, joined FOX 9's All Day on Monday to provide her medical perspective.
Meet the nurse who never stopped working
A 91-year-old woman has not stopped working, even after she was forced to retire from nursing after hospital closures. FOX 9's Symone Woolridge has the story.
A 91-year-old woman has not stopped working, even after she was forced to retire from nursing after hospital closures. FOX 9's Symone Woolridge has the story.
Eli Lilly offers new weight loss drug to some patients before FDA approval
Eli Lilly will allow a limited number of patients early access to retatrutide, its next-generation weight loss drug, before it gets FDA approval.
Eli Lilly will allow a limited number of patients early access to retatrutide, its next-generation weight loss drug, before it gets FDA approval.
Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine gets FDA approval: Here's what's different
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new flu vaccine made with the same mRNA technology that was used for the COVID-19 shots.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new flu vaccine made with the same mRNA technology that was used for the COVID-19 shots.
Mayo Clinic among top hospitals on U.S. News ranking
The Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota has been named among the top hospitals in the country on a ranking by the U.S. News and World Report.
The Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota has been named among the top hospitals in the country on a ranking by the U.S. News and World Report.