Man's bender has assisted living facility in hot water
A Minnesota assisted living facility is being investigated for neglect after a resident went to a doctor's appointment drunk. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more.
A Minnesota assisted living facility is being investigated for neglect after a resident went to a doctor's appointment drunk. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more.
VA launches trial of GLP-1 drugs to treat alcohol use disorder in veterans
The VA is launching a new clinical trial to test whether blockbuster GLP-1 drugs used for weight loss and type 2 diabetes can treat alcohol use disorder in veterans.
The VA is launching a new clinical trial to test whether blockbuster GLP-1 drugs used for weight loss and type 2 diabetes can treat alcohol use disorder in veterans.
Blood shortages worry American Red Cross
The American Red Cross says blood donations are worryingly low. They say urgent help is needed to reverse the shortage and patient care is already at risk.
The American Red Cross says blood donations are worryingly low. They say urgent help is needed to reverse the shortage and patient care is already at risk.
Cyclospora outbreak spreads to more states
More states are reporting cases of a food borne illness known as Cyclospora linked to lettuce and other greens, with between 11 and 30 cases so far in Minnesota.
More states are reporting cases of a food borne illness known as Cyclospora linked to lettuce and other greens, with between 11 and 30 cases so far in Minnesota.
St. Paul's Dragon Divas: Medicine for breast cancer survivors
The Dragon Divas, a breast cancer support group from St. Paul, are preparing for an international dragon boat festival in August.
The Dragon Divas, a breast cancer support group from St. Paul, are preparing for an international dragon boat festival in August.
Here's how much retiring in 2026 could cost you in health care expenses
A new Fidelity Investments analysis finds that health care costs for Americans retiring in 2026 are expected to rise 7.5% from last year.
A new Fidelity Investments analysis finds that health care costs for Americans retiring in 2026 are expected to rise 7.5% from last year.
Trump on Iran, prescriptions and more
Speaking in Georgia on Wednesday, President Donald Trump provided a range of updates on topics including current negotiations with Iran, new Trump Accounts investment, prescriptions through TrumpRX and more.
Speaking in Georgia on Wednesday, President Donald Trump provided a range of updates on topics including current negotiations with Iran, new Trump Accounts investment, prescriptions through TrumpRX and more.
Stillwater hospital fined over $15K for improperly disposing of infectious waste
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) fined Lakeview Memorial Hospital in Stillwater over $15,000 for improper disposing of infectious waste after an investigation found the hospital failed to separate items contaminated with blood.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) fined Lakeview Memorial Hospital in Stillwater over $15,000 for improper disposing of infectious waste after an investigation found the hospital failed to separate items contaminated with blood.
Trump says ‘fat drug’ prices decrease with TrumpRX
Outlining the prices for medications paid by Americans, including for GLP-1 products or “the fat drug,” Trump said on Wednesday that the new TrumpRX platform could reduce prices by 90% for some prescriptions.
Outlining the prices for medications paid by Americans, including for GLP-1 products or “the fat drug,” Trump said on Wednesday that the new TrumpRX platform could reduce prices by 90% for some prescriptions.
Novo Nordisk sues rival drugmaker Eli Lilly over GLP-1 ads
Novo Nordisk is suing Eli Lilly over its GLP-1 ads, accusing the rival drugmaker of false advertising for claiming Lilly’s Mounjaro and Zepbound outperform Novo’s Ozempic and Wegovy.
Novo Nordisk is suing Eli Lilly over its GLP-1 ads, accusing the rival drugmaker of false advertising for claiming Lilly’s Mounjaro and Zepbound outperform Novo’s Ozempic and Wegovy.
MN fraud: Minnesota DHS continues pause on new providers in high-risk Medicaid programs
The Minnesota Department of Human Services is extending its pause on accepting new providers for 12 high-risk Medicaid programs as it continues its efforts to combat fraud.
The Minnesota Department of Human Services is extending its pause on accepting new providers for 12 high-risk Medicaid programs as it continues its efforts to combat fraud.
Arizona toddler found alive in hospital morgue after being declared dead
An 18-month-old Gilbert boy was found breathing in a hospital morgue nearly five hours after being declared dead following a pool incident.
An 18-month-old Gilbert boy was found breathing in a hospital morgue nearly five hours after being declared dead following a pool incident.
Obamacare premiums going up next year - Here's why
Millions of Americans who buy health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace could face another year of higher premiums in 2027.
Millions of Americans who buy health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace could face another year of higher premiums in 2027.
Memorial, Sanford merger meeting
On Tuesday the community weighed in on a proposed merger that would combine North Memorial Health and Sanford Health as a single nonprofit health system, with CEOs for each in attendance to answer public questions. FOX 9’s Soyoung Kim was at the meeting and has the latest.
On Tuesday the community weighed in on a proposed merger that would combine North Memorial Health and Sanford Health as a single nonprofit health system, with CEOs for each in attendance to answer public questions. FOX 9’s Soyoung Kim was at the meeting and has the latest.
Allina hospice nurses hold 1-day strike as they fight for new contract
Allina hospice nurses staged a rally on Monday as they hold a one-day strike as they fight for a new contract.
Allina hospice nurses staged a rally on Monday as they hold a one-day strike as they fight for a new contract.
Allina nurses hold 1-day strike amid contract battle
Allina hospice nurses held a rally on Monday amid a one-day strike as they fight for a new contract.
Allina hospice nurses held a rally on Monday amid a one-day strike as they fight for a new contract.
Worried about 'Ozempic butt?' New drug could stop muscle loss tied to weight loss injections
A new drug could help people taking GLP-1 obesity drugs avoid muscle loss that often accompanies rapid weight loss.
A new drug could help people taking GLP-1 obesity drugs avoid muscle loss that often accompanies rapid weight loss.
Medicare rolls out $50 GLP-1 drug program: What to know
GLP-1 weight loss drugs will be a lot cheaper for many older Americans with the rollout of Medicare’s $50-a-month GLP-1 program.
GLP-1 weight loss drugs will be a lot cheaper for many older Americans with the rollout of Medicare’s $50-a-month GLP-1 program.
Allina Health Cancer Institute launches mobile cancer screening programs
Cancer screenings are becoming more accessible through 'LIFE – Lung Imaging for Early-detection' and 'Mammo on the Move' in an effort to increase early detection.
Cancer screenings are becoming more accessible through 'LIFE – Lung Imaging for Early-detection' and 'Mammo on the Move' in an effort to increase early detection.
455 charged in health care fraud crackdown; schemes totaled over $6.5 billion
Over 400 people, including 90 medical professionals, were charged in connection with medical fraud schemes, the DOJ announced.
Over 400 people, including 90 medical professionals, were charged in connection with medical fraud schemes, the DOJ announced.