FDA wants to pull decongestant found in many cold, allergy medicines
The FDA is proposing the removal of phenylephrine, a popular nasal decongestant, in oral form from over-the-counter use. Here’s why.
Eagan doctor donates liver in Mayo Clinic’s first paired chain transplant
In a Mayo Clinic surgical room in August, the patient on the operating table did something remarkable.
New milestone for liver transplants at Mayo Clinic
A team of Mayo Clinic surgeons and four patients have reached a milestone in liver transplants. FOX 9's Tim Blotz has the story.
Bacterial pneumonia in young children on the rise in Minnesota
An important message for parents, doctors are warning against an unusually high numbers of cases of a respiratory illness – especially in young children.
Popular weight loss drugs could help with alcohol, opioid addictions: study
A new study suggests weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro could provide a promising new treatment for substance use disorders.
Allina says patient disruptions are improving one month after outsourcing lab work
On Sept. 16, Allina Health started handing off outpatient lab work to Quest Diagnostics, a New Jersey-based company that is one of the nation’s largest lab providers.
Biden administration proposes making over-the-counter birth control free, including condoms
Private health insurance would fully cover over-the-counter birth control methods, such as condoms, the "morning after" pill, and daily oral contraceptives under a newly-proposed rule.
Sen. Klobuchar urges action on IV solutions shortage as hurricanes disrupt manufacturing
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar is asking federal administrators to address the shortage of IV solutions as Hurricane Milton could potentially impact a facility in Florida following Hurricane Helene's damage to the country's largest manufacturing facility in North Carolina.
Psychedelic mushrooms recommended for decriminalization in Minnesota
Psychedelic mushrooms will be on the minds of Minnesota state legislators come January. The state’s psychedelic medicine task force agreed Monday to recommend letting people use them without worrying about getting arrested.
Twin Cities hospitals cancel surgeries amid IV fluid shortage concerns after Hurricane Helene
Amid concerns over a possible IV fluid shortage after Hurricane Helene shut down a medical supply manufacturing plant in North Carolina, hospitals in the Twin Cities are canceling some surgeries to conserve limited stock.
MN hospitals prepare for possible IV fluid shortage following Hurricane Helene
Hospitals in the Twin Cities are bracing for a possible IV fluid shortage after Hurricane Helene forced a medical supply manufacturer to close its North Carolina plant.
New Minnesota laws that go into effect on Oct. 1: List
One new law will prohibit debt collectors from communicating about medical debt through an automated phone dialing system.
Is my COVID test expired? How to check, and what to do
If you have unused COVID tests lying around at home, they may be OK to still use. Here’s what to know as the cold and flu season ramps up.