Lawmakers rush $1 million to governor in Minnesota bird flu fight

Minnesota lawmakers rushed $1 million in emergency funding to Gov. Tim Walz to help contain the avian flu outbreak that's spreading across the state.

COVID-19 booster shot may be effective against omicron BA.2 variant, study shows

The study found that after a booster vaccination, levels of antibodies in the blood that could bind to and neutralize a new omicron variant increased substantially.

Suspect in Roseville shootout struggled with mental health
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The 53-year-old man accused of opening fire on police officer and neighboring homes this week in Roseville suffered from mental health troubles for years prior to the act of violence on Tuesday, court records show.

After multiple miscarriages, author creates inspiring postcards to help others

Baily Henry says more information is given to patients about pregnancies, Botox and even those buying a car— but little material is handed out to women going through a miscarriage.

Lack of sleep linked to more belly fat, study finds

A new study from the Mayo Clinic concludes that a lack of sleep is directly linked to more belly fat. Study participants who slept less ate about 300 calories more per day and gained about 1.1 pounds.

Report: Minnesota's Medicaid needs more culturally relevant care, community access

A new report from the Minnesota Department of Human Services recommends changes in the state’s Medicaid program to improve racial equity for Black Minnesotans born in the U.S.

Democratic, Republican Senate bargainers reach $10B COVID agreement

President Joe Biden settled for much less in the package despite warnings that the government was running out of money to keep pace with the continued spread of COVID-19 in the U.S.

Medicare enrollees can get free COVID-19 tests at drug stores

This is the first time that Medicare has covered an over-the-counter self-administered test at no cost to beneficiaries.

Here are the 10 ‘allergy capitals’ of America in 2022

The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America ranks cities based on pollen data, use of allergy medication and the number of allergists in each area.

US teachers being trained in mental health to help students in turmoil

The California Department of Education funds a program for mental health training for teachers for any school district requesting it. Experts warn of a mental health crisis facing children.

CODA: How Oscars’ best picture echoes everyday life in the Deaf community

“CODA” won the hearts of moviegoers as this year’s Oscar’s best picture, but it’s only a snapshot of what millions of children of deaf parents face every day.

Man gets 90 COVID-19 shots to sell forged vaccine passes

The 60-year-old was caught at a vaccination center in Germany when he showed up for a COVID-19 shot for the second day in a row.

April is National Minority Health Month
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Hennepin Healthcare family nurse practitioner Bolo Diallo-Young joins FOX 9 Morning News to talk about efforts to reduce health disparities among communities of color, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Pop-up market in Minneapolis provides food to 150 families
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A free pop-up grocery market was held Saturday at Sabathani Community Center in Minneapolis, as part of a partnership between UConn basketball star Paige Bueckers, Chegg.org and Goodr.

Health officials: Do not eat raw oysters from British Columbia bay

After people got sick from eating raw oysters at a restaurant in Robbinsdale, health officials are warning consumers to avoid eating them.