First blood test for Alzheimer’s diagnosis cleared by FDA
Millions of Americans with the common dementia could benefit from less invasive diagnostic, experts say.
Where do Trump's $5 trillion 'Big Beautiful' tax cut bill and Project 2025 align?
Despite Trump's public distancing from Project 2025, his "One Big Beautiful Bill" incorporates several elements from the initiative, including changes to health care, tax cuts, food assistance, abortion access and student loans.
UnitedHealth Group's stock takes another hit after DOJ investigation report
In a statement to FOX 9, UnitedHealth Group called the Wall Street Journal's report "deeply irresponsible."
Trump executive order aims to ‘equalize’ drug costs for the US
Trump said the U.S. was done "subsidizing" healthcare costs for other countries, and said he’s "equalizing" costs across the globe.
First at-home HPV test approved by FDA, could replace Pap smear
The DIY test could serve as an alternative to in-person "Pap smears," which are recommended every three years for women up to age 65.
Minnesota newborns to be screened for Metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD)
Officials say metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD) will likely be added to the list of conditions Minnesota newborns are routinely screened for in 2026, based on the Newborn Screening Advisory Committee's recommendation.
UnitedHealth Group stockholder sues company, claims it 'artificially inflated' prices
In a lawsuit filed in federal court in New York on Wednesday, Roberto Faller claimed UnitedHealth Group defrauded investors when it “artificially inflated" its stock prices.
WeightWatchers files for bankruptcy
WeightWatchers, a company that started with one housewife in New York and grew to be the biggest company of its kind, is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
National Nurses Week 2025: Deals and discounts
Many businesses are showing appreciation during National Nurses Week by offering exclusive discounts and deals.
Sold-out musical about alleged CEO-killer Luigi Mangione to premiere in San Francisco
Mangione is the 26-year-old facing charges tied to the death of Brian Thompson, the former CEO of UnitedHealthcare.
New Alzheimer's survey shows most in state want early detection
A new Alzheimer’s Association report shows the number of people living with Alzheimer’s disease has reached 7.2 million Americans, topping the 7 million threshold for the first time.
Delay and deny: How this insurance company avoided paying for nursing home care
Minnesotans who planned to use their long-term care insurance to pay for nursing homes and other long-term care have instead faced a pattern of delays, denials and inadequate communication, according to hundreds of complaints reviewed by the FOX 9 Investigators.
Minnesota officials urge parents to vaccinate children amid falling immunization rates
Recent data shows vaccination rates across the country and in Minnesota have fallen in recent years – leaving 280,000 kindergarteners at risk.
Walgreens will pay up to $350M for filling illegal opioid prescriptions, DOJ says
Walgreens will pay up to $350 million for illegally filling millions of illegal opioid prescriptions as part of a settlement with the DOJ.
Why is insurance for nursing home care going up…and going away?
A prominent insurance company has repeatedly raised rates on Minnesotans with long-term care policies, offered policy buy-outs at a fraction of their worth, and pressured people to walk away from the insurance policies they paid into for decades, according to a FOX 9 Investigators review of financial documents.
Measles outbreaks now declared in 8 states, including Michigan's first in 5 years
An outbreak consists of three or more cases that share a source of infection, according to CDC.
AG Ellison aims to stop pharmacy benefit managers from owning, operating pharmacies
The Minnesota Attorney General's Office blames "horizontal consolidation and vertical integration" for transforming PBMs "from useful administrative service providers into market-dominating behemoths that control the industry."
Disability advocates facing eviction in Maplewood
A Ramsey County judge ordered the family to vacate the Maplewood property by April 15, 2025 but the tenants say they have nowhere to go.