US teen girls experiencing record-high levels of sadness, violence, and suicide risk, CDC says
Overall, girls fared worse than boys across nearly all measures, while the CDC report noted “ongoing and extreme distress” among LGBQ+ teens.
Overall, girls fared worse than boys across nearly all measures, while the CDC report noted “ongoing and extreme distress” among LGBQ+ teens.
Celebrities promote ice baths, but science on health benefits is lukewarm
Some benefits of ice baths include improved mood, more energy, and weight loss. Among the biggest questions for researchers: How cold does water have to be to achieve any health benefits?
Some benefits of ice baths include improved mood, more energy, and weight loss. Among the biggest questions for researchers: How cold does water have to be to achieve any health benefits?
Minnesota now universally screening newborns for infection linked to hearing loss
All newborns in Minnesota will now be screened for congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV), becoming the first state to do so, according to the Minnesota Department of Health.
All newborns in Minnesota will now be screened for congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV), becoming the first state to do so, according to the Minnesota Department of Health.
Frequently taking sleeping pills could increase risk of dementia, study says
The study also noted that white participants who frequently took sleeping medications had a higher likelihood of developing dementia compared to their Black cohorts.
The study also noted that white participants who frequently took sleeping medications had a higher likelihood of developing dementia compared to their Black cohorts.
Revitalizing old blood with anti-inflammatory drug could slow aging, study suggests
The new study focused on an anti-inflammatory drug used for rheumatoid arthritis and found that it may reverse some of the effects of aging on the blood system in mice.
The new study focused on an anti-inflammatory drug used for rheumatoid arthritis and found that it may reverse some of the effects of aging on the blood system in mice.
Parents want natural remedies for son’s leukemia, child protection wants chemo
The couple's son went through one round of chemo after being diagnosed with leukemia. Now, they are fighting in court to prevent future treatments, preferring to treat their child with natural remedies — while the hospital insists on a two-year regimen.
The couple's son went through one round of chemo after being diagnosed with leukemia. Now, they are fighting in court to prevent future treatments, preferring to treat their child with natural remedies — while the hospital insists on a two-year regimen.
Fabuloso recall: Colgate-Palmolive recalls 4.9M cleaners over bacteria risk
In a warning notice, posted Wednesday, the federal regulatory agency said consumers should "immediately" stop using the recalled Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaner products.
In a warning notice, posted Wednesday, the federal regulatory agency said consumers should "immediately" stop using the recalled Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaner products.
Wisconsin DHS reports increase in toxic shock syndrome cases
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services says it is monitoring an increase in toxic shock syndrome cases in recent months.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services says it is monitoring an increase in toxic shock syndrome cases in recent months.
As baby faces rare genetic disorder, Minnesota family raises $70K for therapy
As the Hieb family works to raise money for a therapy that could help their 1-year-old daughter battling a rare genetic condition, mother Megan is also facing her own struggle: a chronic kidney disorder that has her searching for a new kidney.
As the Hieb family works to raise money for a therapy that could help their 1-year-old daughter battling a rare genetic condition, mother Megan is also facing her own struggle: a chronic kidney disorder that has her searching for a new kidney.
‘Intensive’ blood pressure treatment could reduce dementia risk: study
The study found that intensive blood pressure treatment may help to clear toxins and other byproducts from the brain.
The study found that intensive blood pressure treatment may help to clear toxins and other byproducts from the brain.
USDA targets sugar, sodium in new proposed nutrition standards for school meals
The 280-page plan includes the first limits on added sugars.
The 280-page plan includes the first limits on added sugars.
Invasive strep spreading, antibiotic treatment supply inconsistent
Serious streptococcal infections are spreading quickly this winter and the most unusual spike is in children.
Serious streptococcal infections are spreading quickly this winter and the most unusual spike is in children.
Twin Cities seeing surge in strep throat
Serious streptococcal infections are spreading quickly this winter and the most unusual spike is in children across the Twin Cities region. FOX 9?s Corin Hoggard has the latest.
Serious streptococcal infections are spreading quickly this winter and the most unusual spike is in children across the Twin Cities region. FOX 9?s Corin Hoggard has the latest.
Majority of US adults support banning sales of all tobacco products, CDC survey says
Nearly two-thirds of Americans said they support banning the sale of menthol cigarettes, and 57% supported a policy ending the sale of all tobacco products, the CDC research found.
Nearly two-thirds of Americans said they support banning the sale of menthol cigarettes, and 57% supported a policy ending the sale of all tobacco products, the CDC research found.
Eye drop manufacturer issues recall after US drug-resistant bacteria outbreak
The CDC previously sent a health alert, saying the outbreak included at least 55 people in 12 states. One died and at least five others had permanent vision loss.
The CDC previously sent a health alert, saying the outbreak included at least 55 people in 12 states. One died and at least five others had permanent vision loss.
Joe Biden, Bill Clinton mark 3 decades of Family and Medical Leave Act
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) guaranteed many American workers up to 12 unpaid weeks off to recover from a major illness or childbirth or to take care of sick family members.
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) guaranteed many American workers up to 12 unpaid weeks off to recover from a major illness or childbirth or to take care of sick family members.
Dangerous fungal illness rapidly spreading across country, doctors warn
Valley fever is an infection of the lungs and causes respiratory symptoms like a cough, difficulty breathing, fever, and tiredness or fatigue. In rare cases, the Valley fever fungus can spread to other body parts and cause severe disease.
Valley fever is an infection of the lungs and causes respiratory symptoms like a cough, difficulty breathing, fever, and tiredness or fatigue. In rare cases, the Valley fever fungus can spread to other body parts and cause severe disease.
CDC says an eye drop brand may be connected to drug-resistant bacterial infections
The CDC has identified at least 50 people with Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a type of bacterium resistant to most antibiotics.
The CDC has identified at least 50 people with Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a type of bacterium resistant to most antibiotics.
Banana Boat sunscreen recall expanded over benzene concerns
The expanded recall includes four batches of Banana Boat Hair & Scalp Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 products after samples contained the cancer-causing chemical benzene.
The expanded recall includes four batches of Banana Boat Hair & Scalp Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 products after samples contained the cancer-causing chemical benzene.
Local psychologist agrees social media apps are not appropriate for 13-year-olds
Many social media giants currently allow 13-year-olds to join, but these apps can be harmful. Dr. David Nathan, a child/adolescent psychologist with Allina Health, compared social media use to that of alcohol and tobacco.
Many social media giants currently allow 13-year-olds to join, but these apps can be harmful. Dr. David Nathan, a child/adolescent psychologist with Allina Health, compared social media use to that of alcohol and tobacco.