St. Paul dental clinic offers free services, hopes to increase access
It’s estimated that more than 70-million people in the U.S. don’t have dental insurance, and in Minnesota, many still lack access. But one clinic in St. Paul aims to help.
It’s estimated that more than 70-million people in the U.S. don’t have dental insurance, and in Minnesota, many still lack access. But one clinic in St. Paul aims to help.
Hope Dental offering increased access
With many Minnesotans lacking routine dental health care, one Minnesota clinic is stepping up to help fill the void.
With many Minnesotans lacking routine dental health care, one Minnesota clinic is stepping up to help fill the void.
Suicides and homicides among young people spiked early in pandemic, study says
Experts cited several potential reasons for the increases in suicides and homicides, including higher rates of depression, limited availability of mental health services, and the number of guns in homes.
Experts cited several potential reasons for the increases in suicides and homicides, including higher rates of depression, limited availability of mental health services, and the number of guns in homes.
Death toll rises in fungal meningitis outbreak tied to procedures in Mexico
U.S. and Mexican officials have specifically linked two clinics to the fungal meningitis outbreak, both of which closed last month.
U.S. and Mexican officials have specifically linked two clinics to the fungal meningitis outbreak, both of which closed last month.
Surge of invasive strep A infections alarms doctors
Invasive strep A infections can cause organ failure, severe sepsis and other potentially deadly complications.
Invasive strep A infections can cause organ failure, severe sepsis and other potentially deadly complications.
Drinking alcohol could increase risk of more than 60 diseases, study suggests
The researchers said that 33 diseases not previously established as alcohol-related were identified as higher risk – such as gastric ulcers and gout.
The researchers said that 33 diseases not previously established as alcohol-related were identified as higher risk – such as gastric ulcers and gout.
Frozen fruit sold at Costco recalled amid outbreak of hepatitis A infections
Check your freezer: Packages of Wawona Frozen Foods' Organic DayBreak Blend "may have the potential to be contaminated with hepatitis A," federal health officials warned.
Check your freezer: Packages of Wawona Frozen Foods' Organic DayBreak Blend "may have the potential to be contaminated with hepatitis A," federal health officials warned.
Robotic pets used to help dementia patients
A local organization is using robotic pets to bring comfort and joy for those suffering from dementia.
A local organization is using robotic pets to bring comfort and joy for those suffering from dementia.
Newborn girl survives pregnancy triple threat, called 'one in millions'
After three months in the neonatal intensive care unit at Children’s Minnesota, Aria is home, thriving, and playing with her toy piano—her favorite—and fitting of her name.
After three months in the neonatal intensive care unit at Children’s Minnesota, Aria is home, thriving, and playing with her toy piano—her favorite—and fitting of her name.
Child born with complications finds joy in music
A rare genetic disorder in Aria Stensby called Turner Syndrome, plus other complications found since birth, hasn?t stopped her from enjoying her love of music. FOX 9?s Tim Blotz has the story.
A rare genetic disorder in Aria Stensby called Turner Syndrome, plus other complications found since birth, hasn?t stopped her from enjoying her love of music. FOX 9?s Tim Blotz has the story.
Man dies from bacterial infection after eating raw oysters sold at Missouri seafood stand
The 54-year-old man died after becoming infected by the bacteria Vibrio vulnificus, which can be carried by oysters and other shellfish.
The 54-year-old man died after becoming infected by the bacteria Vibrio vulnificus, which can be carried by oysters and other shellfish.
Lakeview athlete with disabilities now champ
Even though he has Caudal Regression Syndrome, last year Terrek Jenniges became a placeholder for the kickers on the Lakeview Lakers football team. Now he's a state champion as well.
Even though he has Caudal Regression Syndrome, last year Terrek Jenniges became a placeholder for the kickers on the Lakeview Lakers football team. Now he's a state champion as well.
Allina Health pauses 'patient interruptions' to care, scheduling
Following a New York Times article alleging the nonprofit health system, “cuts off Patients with medical debt,” Allina Health announced Friday it “will take a thoughtful pause on any new interruptions to non-emergent, outpatient clinic scheduling.”
Following a New York Times article alleging the nonprofit health system, “cuts off Patients with medical debt,” Allina Health announced Friday it “will take a thoughtful pause on any new interruptions to non-emergent, outpatient clinic scheduling.”
First monkeypox cases reported, Minnesota officials emphasize vaccinations
The first monkeypox cases since 2022 have been reported to health officials in Minnesota, who are urging vaccinations to help stop the spread of the virus.
The first monkeypox cases since 2022 have been reported to health officials in Minnesota, who are urging vaccinations to help stop the spread of the virus.
Schulze Lake in Eagan to reopen Friday after dozens of swimmers were sickened
Schulze Lake in Eagan will reopen on Friday, a week after being closed following dozens of swimmers falling ill.
Schulze Lake in Eagan will reopen on Friday, a week after being closed following dozens of swimmers falling ill.
Sucralose, a chemical in Splenda, is found to cause ‘significant health effects’ in new study
The ingredient is linked to DNA damage, elevated cancer risk, and a leaky gut, but the sweetener industry maintains safety.
The ingredient is linked to DNA damage, elevated cancer risk, and a leaky gut, but the sweetener industry maintains safety.
Shannen Doherty, '90210' star, reveals cancer has spread to her brain in emotional video
The "Beverly Hills, 90210" star shared videos of her undergoing a CT scan and finding out her cancer had spread. "The turmoil….. the timing of it all…. This is what cancer can look like."
The "Beverly Hills, 90210" star shared videos of her undergoing a CT scan and finding out her cancer had spread. "The turmoil….. the timing of it all…. This is what cancer can look like."
Medicare will require research registry for coverage new Alzheimer’s drugs
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services says it will cover a new class of drugs meant to treat the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease in the brain.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services says it will cover a new class of drugs meant to treat the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease in the brain.
Medicare will cover new Alzheimer's drug
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced this week they will cover a new drug for Alzheimer's treatment. But, doctors and patients will be required to go through certain extra steps to get approval.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced this week they will cover a new drug for Alzheimer's treatment. But, doctors and patients will be required to go through certain extra steps to get approval.
Billionaire who gets transfusions of teen son’s blood has one surprisingly simple goal for society
Yes, there’s the blood transfusions, regular MRIs, and whispers of immortality. But this tech tycoon just wants to change the way people view health.
Yes, there’s the blood transfusions, regular MRIs, and whispers of immortality. But this tech tycoon just wants to change the way people view health.