Survey reveals 45% of adults skip using soap when washing their hands

A recent survey finds that some people not only pass on soap use for handwashing, but they will also dry their hands with their clothes.

Canada wildfires lead to air-quality alerts in US – Here's how to stay safe

The tiny particles are small enough to get past airway defenses and cause breathing problems. Here's a closer look at what's happening and some precautions for dealing with the haze.

Breastfeeding may later improve child’s exam scores, study suggests

The researchers discovered that longer breastfeeding was associated with improved academic performance, particularly in English and mathematics.

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Several lakes throughout the Twin Cities have begun testing for bacteria following a heat wave early in the season. FOX 9?s Rob Olson has the latest.

What is 'chroming'? The deadly social media trend on TikTok

Several people have lost their lives due to “chroming," but yet it is becoming more popular on social media.

Air quality alert issued Monday due to smoke from Canadian wildfires

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has extended an air quality alert for east central and southeastern Minnesota until 12 a.m. on Monday, due to wildfire smoke that continues to linger.

Hydration foods: What to eat to beat the summer heat

With hot and humid temperatures to start the summer season so far in Minnesota, Chef Marshall O’Brien of Taste Success spoke with FOX 9 about hydration foods that can help beat the heat.

Schulze Lake in Eagan closed to swimmers due to mystery illness

Schulze Lake at Lebanon Hills Regional Park in Eagan is closed to swimming after some residents have come down with an unknown illness.

Most US adults are declining COVID boosters as CDC warns of health risks: 'Relatively little protection'

Adults who aren’t current on their COVID-19 vaccine booster doses may have "relatively little remaining protection" against hospitalization compared to those who haven’t been vaccinated at all, suggests a new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Eating junk food may hinder deep sleep, study says

Participants were given both healthy and unhealthy diets at random times and their sleep schedules were monitored to see what, if any, connection there was between diet and sleep.

Lyme Awareness MN aims to get tick safety books in every elementary school

After a long winter, Minnesotans are eager to get outside and enjoy everything our state has to offer in the warmer months. But from up north to the Twin Cities metro, there's a pest lurking in the tall grass and brush. 

Trans inmate will move to women's facility after suing Minnesota DOC

Minnesota now joins ten other states and the District of Columbia in approving transfers to facilities matching an incarcerated person’s chosen gender identity.

Sweden close to becoming first 'smoke-free' country in Europe

Many experts give credit to decades of anti-smoking campaigns and legislation, while others point to the prevalence of "snus," a smokeless tobacco product that's marketed in Sweden as an alternative to cigarettes.

Study suggests foods with this compound could help boost memory

According to the study, Red wine, black and green tea, dark chocolate, beans, kale, watercress, onions and fruits like cherries, blackberries, black grapes and apples contain healthy levels of this compound.