Lawmakers fighting chemicals connected to Parkinson's
Minnesota lawmakers are considering a herbicide ban due to it's connection to Parkinson's Disease. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more.
Minnesota lawmakers are considering a herbicide ban due to it's connection to Parkinson's Disease. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more.
Combatting Parkinson’s Disease legislation package
Leaders with the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF) joined Minnesota lawmakers on Wednesday to introduced the Minnesota Parkinson’s Research Trust Fund Act, which aims to establish a “dedicated special revenue fund to accelerate breakthroughs and solidify Minnesota's position as a global leader in neurological research” as well as ban on the herbicide paraquat, which they say studies have associated with higher Parkinson’s Disease risk.
Leaders with the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF) joined Minnesota lawmakers on Wednesday to introduced the Minnesota Parkinson’s Research Trust Fund Act, which aims to establish a “dedicated special revenue fund to accelerate breakthroughs and solidify Minnesota's position as a global leader in neurological research” as well as ban on the herbicide paraquat, which they say studies have associated with higher Parkinson’s Disease risk.
Minnesota paid leave law business concerns
Minnesota’s new paid family medical leave program started in January, but some businesses are already reporting big concerns. FOX 9’s Karen Scullin has the latest.
Minnesota’s new paid family medical leave program started in January, but some businesses are already reporting big concerns. FOX 9’s Karen Scullin has the latest.
Walz seeks Medicaid reform, faces bipartisan skepticism
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has unveiled a plan to overhaul how Minnesota manages Medicaid in an effort to increase oversight and reduce potential fraud.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has unveiled a plan to overhaul how Minnesota manages Medicaid in an effort to increase oversight and reduce potential fraud.
Monticello residents rally against proposed data centers
Residents in Monticello are pushing back against two proposed data centers, with many expressing concerns over potential environmental impacts and health risks.
Residents in Monticello are pushing back against two proposed data centers, with many expressing concerns over potential environmental impacts and health risks.
Cannabis compounds could reverse disease affecting one-third of adults
Compounds found in cannabis could provide a new roadmap for treating the world’s most common chronic liver disorder, according to a study released by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Compounds found in cannabis could provide a new roadmap for treating the world’s most common chronic liver disorder, according to a study released by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Minnesota bill would legalize psilocybin mushrooms for therapeutic use
Could "magic" mushrooms soon be legal for therapeutic use in Minnesota? A new bill would create a legal pathway for just that. Read more about the bill here:
Could "magic" mushrooms soon be legal for therapeutic use in Minnesota? A new bill would create a legal pathway for just that. Read more about the bill here:
2025 Wisconsin vaccination rate data released by DHS
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) released on Monday, March 9, its annual vaccination rates among children, adolescents, and adults for 2025.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) released on Monday, March 9, its annual vaccination rates among children, adolescents, and adults for 2025.
Tommy DeCarlo, lead singer of Boston, dies at 60
Tommy DeCarlo, the lead vocalist for the rock band Boston, has died following a battle with brain cancer.
Tommy DeCarlo, the lead vocalist for the rock band Boston, has died following a battle with brain cancer.
A cure for cancer would deliver $185T economic windfall, report says
A new report from free-market policy group Unleash Prosperity argues that curing cancer would deliver a staggering $185 trillion boost to the U.S. economy over 35 years.
A new report from free-market policy group Unleash Prosperity argues that curing cancer would deliver a staggering $185 trillion boost to the U.S. economy over 35 years.
Daylight saving time: The cost of losing sleep
Losing one hour of sleep to Daylight saving time may not seem like a lot, but medical experts weigh in on what that can do to the human body. FOX's C.B. Cotton has more.
Losing one hour of sleep to Daylight saving time may not seem like a lot, but medical experts weigh in on what that can do to the human body. FOX's C.B. Cotton has more.
Fitness influencer Stephanie Buttermore dead at 36, fiancé confirms in heartbreaking post
Stephanie Buttermore, a prominent fitness influencer and cancer researcher, has died suddenly at the age of 36, her fiancé Jeff Nippard announced Friday.
Stephanie Buttermore, a prominent fitness influencer and cancer researcher, has died suddenly at the age of 36, her fiancé Jeff Nippard announced Friday.
Corey Parker, ‘Friday the 13th’ and ‘Will & Grace’ actor, dead at 60: TMZ
Corey Parker, a veteran actor known for roles in “Friday the 13th Part V: A New Beginning" and the sitcom “Flying Blind," has died at 60, according to TMZ.
Corey Parker, a veteran actor known for roles in “Friday the 13th Part V: A New Beginning" and the sitcom “Flying Blind," has died at 60, according to TMZ.
Global Day of Unplugging: Can you put down your phone for 24 hours?
The Global Day of Unplugging is a “worldwide 24-hour digital pause where people and communities power down devices and power on real-world connection.”
The Global Day of Unplugging is a “worldwide 24-hour digital pause where people and communities power down devices and power on real-world connection.”
Minnesota senators propose Vaccine Council as measles cases rise, federal board gutted
Minnesota senators are pushing for a state Vaccine Council to offer alternative vaccine recommendations.
Minnesota senators are pushing for a state Vaccine Council to offer alternative vaccine recommendations.
CDC issues travel advisories for 32 countries over spread of polio: What we know
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has raised its polio travel advisory to a Level 2 for 32 countries where the disease is spreading.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has raised its polio travel advisory to a Level 2 for 32 countries where the disease is spreading.
IVF treatments, fertility coverage mandated by health plans under new proposal
Infertility treatment and standard fertility preservation services could be required to be covered by health insurance plans in Minnesota under a new bill proposal.
Infertility treatment and standard fertility preservation services could be required to be covered by health insurance plans in Minnesota under a new bill proposal.
New blood test detects early-stage pancreatic cancer, study suggests
A new blood test that combines four protein biomarkers can detect early-stage pancreatic cancer with nearly 88% accuracy, offering hope for earlier diagnosis of one of the deadliest cancers.
A new blood test that combines four protein biomarkers can detect early-stage pancreatic cancer with nearly 88% accuracy, offering hope for earlier diagnosis of one of the deadliest cancers.
Trump’s neck rash draws attention online: Here’s what to know
President Donald Trump was seen with a rash on his neck during a White House Medal of Honor ceremony on Monday.
President Donald Trump was seen with a rash on his neck during a White House Medal of Honor ceremony on Monday.
Lung cancer deaths outpace other major cancers as cases rise in young adults
Lung cancer is now the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, claiming more lives than several other major cancers combined.
Lung cancer is now the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, claiming more lives than several other major cancers combined.