People in these states spend the most on health care
Not surprisingly, people in the nation’s poorest states spend the largest share of their earnings on health care costs, a new WalletHub analysis found.
Not surprisingly, people in the nation’s poorest states spend the largest share of their earnings on health care costs, a new WalletHub analysis found.
HHS, led by vaccine skeptic RFK Jr., cancels contract to fight flu viruses
The Health and Human Services Department, led by vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has canceled $766 million in payments to develop a vaccine against pandemic flu viruses.
The Health and Human Services Department, led by vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has canceled $766 million in payments to develop a vaccine against pandemic flu viruses.
Allina doctors union announces plan for first-ever picket
A recently-formed union for doctors at Allina Health has announced its first-ever picket next week.
A recently-formed union for doctors at Allina Health has announced its first-ever picket next week.
FDA will limit approval for seasonal COVID vaccines: What to know
Healthy younger adults and children will no longer be automatically approved for annual COVID-19 vaccines under a new policy from the FDA.
Healthy younger adults and children will no longer be automatically approved for annual COVID-19 vaccines under a new policy from the FDA.
Patient sues Allina Health after surgeon removes wrong organ: Lawsuit
A woman filed a medical malpractice lawsuit against Allina Health and her former surgeon after he reportedly removed a kidney instead of her infected spleen.
A woman filed a medical malpractice lawsuit against Allina Health and her former surgeon after he reportedly removed a kidney instead of her infected spleen.
New guideline declares 'urgent need' for IUD insertion pain relief options
Doctors are being called to offer pain relief options to patients undergoing an intrauterine device (IUD) insertion procedure.
Doctors are being called to offer pain relief options to patients undergoing an intrauterine device (IUD) insertion procedure.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Long-term care crisis: delay & deny
FOX 9 Investigator Nathan O'Neal digs into how one insurance company avoided paying for nursing home care.
FOX 9 Investigator Nathan O'Neal digs into how one insurance company avoided paying for nursing home care.
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.
Recent data shows vaccination rates across the country and in Minnesota have fallen in recent years – leaving 280,000 kindergarteners at risk.