High levels of 'fecal bacteria' close popular Lake Mead tourist spot, NPS says
Travelers headed to Lake Mead National Recreation Area in the U.S. Southwest may face closures in certain park areas "until further notice."
Travelers headed to Lake Mead National Recreation Area in the U.S. Southwest may face closures in certain park areas "until further notice."
These are some of the strange objects that get stuck in people's bodies, according to CDC data
"Foreign objects stuck in people’s bodies" were the 9th leading cause of unintentional injuries that led to emergency room visits in 2021, according to the CDC.
"Foreign objects stuck in people’s bodies" were the 9th leading cause of unintentional injuries that led to emergency room visits in 2021, according to the CDC.
Black Youth with Stethoscopes Summit inspires future healthcare professionals
A group of about 100 students from around the Twin Cities made the most of a great opportunity on Saturday. Hennepin Healthcare welcomed Black and brown children to learn more about careers in healthcare, for free at its Black Youth with Stethoscopes Summit.
A group of about 100 students from around the Twin Cities made the most of a great opportunity on Saturday. Hennepin Healthcare welcomed Black and brown children to learn more about careers in healthcare, for free at its Black Youth with Stethoscopes Summit.
Hennepin Healthcare promotes diversity
Hennepin Healthcare hosted their Black Youth with Stethoscopes Summit to promote diversity in healthcare. FOX 9's Babs Santos reports.
Hennepin Healthcare hosted their Black Youth with Stethoscopes Summit to promote diversity in healthcare. FOX 9's Babs Santos reports.
Fairview layoffs impact chaplain staff
Healing is not just physical, but mental, emotional and spiritual as well. It's that principle that guides Carolyn Browender in her work as a chaplain with Fairview.
Healing is not just physical, but mental, emotional and spiritual as well. It's that principle that guides Carolyn Browender in her work as a chaplain with Fairview.
Fairview Health employees react to layoffs
Fairview Health's layoffs are impacting the chaplain staff, one employee who is being laid off reacts.
Fairview Health's layoffs are impacting the chaplain staff, one employee who is being laid off reacts.
Promoting diversity in healthcare
Hennepin Healthcare hosted their Black Youth with Stethoscopes Summit. FOX 9's Babs Santos reports.
Hennepin Healthcare hosted their Black Youth with Stethoscopes Summit. FOX 9's Babs Santos reports.
Hockey neck guards take focus following death
Following the ?freak accident? death of former University of Minnesota-Duluth alum Adam Johnson, the use of neck guards in hockey has risen to the forefront of sports discussion.
Following the ?freak accident? death of former University of Minnesota-Duluth alum Adam Johnson, the use of neck guards in hockey has risen to the forefront of sports discussion.
FDA proposes ban on food additive found in some sodas, fruity sports drinks
Brominated vegetable oil was once more widely used in popular citrus drinks in the U.S., but has been slowly phased out amid potential health risks.
Brominated vegetable oil was once more widely used in popular citrus drinks in the U.S., but has been slowly phased out amid potential health risks.
Smiles by Maggie cheer up Mayo Clinic patients
A Hutchinson 9-year-old is hard at work putting smiles on the faces of young Mayo Clinic patients.
A Hutchinson 9-year-old is hard at work putting smiles on the faces of young Mayo Clinic patients.
Fairview Health Services eliminates 250 positions
Fairview Health Services, one of Minnesota's largest healthcare providers, announced Thursday it is eliminating 250 positions.
Fairview Health Services, one of Minnesota's largest healthcare providers, announced Thursday it is eliminating 250 positions.
Tropical skin disease carried by sand flies now in US
A recent study reveals the bite of a sand fly can cause a skin infection.
A recent study reveals the bite of a sand fly can cause a skin infection.
Eye drops sold at Walmart added to FDA's list of potentially harmful products
Walmart eye drops are the 27th concerning eye product on the FDA's list.
Walmart eye drops are the 27th concerning eye product on the FDA's list.
New MN law changes medical debt approach
A new state law that targets nonprofit hospitals, like the Mayo Clinic, is changing how hospital approach medical debt.
A new state law that targets nonprofit hospitals, like the Mayo Clinic, is changing how hospital approach medical debt.
US infant mortality rate rose to 3% in 2022, largest increase in 2 decades, CDC says
The U.S. infant mortality rate rose 3% last year, which is the largest increase in two decades.
The U.S. infant mortality rate rose 3% last year, which is the largest increase in two decades.
Anger can motivate people to achieve their goals, new study suggests: 'Sharpened focus'
Looking to get stuff done? Being angry might help, according to a new study from the American Psychological Association.
Looking to get stuff done? Being angry might help, according to a new study from the American Psychological Association.
'Fall back' this weekend for daylight saving time. Here’s what you need to know
In a few days, we’ll move our clocks back an hour to gain a little more sleep as part of the traditional time adjustment.
In a few days, we’ll move our clocks back an hour to gain a little more sleep as part of the traditional time adjustment.
Allina Health Cancer Institute launches AI clinical trial for cancer detection
A clinical trial underway at the Allina Health Cancer Institute is using artificial intelligence to diagnose cancer.
A clinical trial underway at the Allina Health Cancer Institute is using artificial intelligence to diagnose cancer.
Certain kinds of music may help you feel less pain, study suggests
Researchers in Canada conducted a study that implies some songs you enjoy listening to may lessen the pain you feel.
Researchers in Canada conducted a study that implies some songs you enjoy listening to may lessen the pain you feel.
WanaBana fruit pouches found to have 'extremely high' levels of lead, FDA warns
The FDA urged parents and caregivers to test their children for lead if they consumed WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches.
The FDA urged parents and caregivers to test their children for lead if they consumed WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches.