Simple memory test could signal Alzheimer's disease years before onset, study suggests
A new study found that people who scored lower on a simple memory test also had higher amounts of beta-amyloid plaques in the brain, a biomarker of Alzheimer’s.
A new study found that people who scored lower on a simple memory test also had higher amounts of beta-amyloid plaques in the brain, a biomarker of Alzheimer’s.
Millions of Biden's free COVID at-home tests still unclaimed
Nearly half of the 500 million free COVID-19 tests that the Biden administration recently made available to Americans still haven’t been claimed as virus cases plummet and people feel less urgency to test.
Nearly half of the 500 million free COVID-19 tests that the Biden administration recently made available to Americans still haven’t been claimed as virus cases plummet and people feel less urgency to test.
Burnsville family raises awareness for rare disease
Monday marks Rare Disease Day, and one Burnsville family is highlighting the impact one uncommon disease has had on their lives – Rett Syndrome.
Monday marks Rare Disease Day, and one Burnsville family is highlighting the impact one uncommon disease has had on their lives – Rett Syndrome.
Children under 5 getting excessive screen time, study finds
Researchers said one in four children younger than 2 years and one in three children aged 2 to 5 years are meeting screen time guidelines.
Researchers said one in four children younger than 2 years and one in three children aged 2 to 5 years are meeting screen time guidelines.
Daily life activities can improve older women’s heart health, study finds
Researchers found that older women who spend more time doing daily life activities can reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease.
Researchers found that older women who spend more time doing daily life activities can reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease.
New CDC mask guidance says many healthy Americans can finally unmask
Most Americans live in places where healthy people, including students in schools, can safely take a break from wearing masks under new U.S. guidelines released Friday.
Most Americans live in places where healthy people, including students in schools, can safely take a break from wearing masks under new U.S. guidelines released Friday.
Owning a pet may help slow cognitive decline in older adults, study finds
Owning a pet, particularly five years or longer, may help keep individuals sharper as they age, according to a new preliminary study.
Owning a pet, particularly five years or longer, may help keep individuals sharper as they age, according to a new preliminary study.
CDC's COVID-19 mask guidelines to loosen Friday, AP sources say
The Biden administration will significantly loosen federal mask-wearing guidelines to protect against COVID-19 transmission on Friday, according to two people familiar with the matter.
The Biden administration will significantly loosen federal mask-wearing guidelines to protect against COVID-19 transmission on Friday, according to two people familiar with the matter.
Over half of U.S. abortions now done with pills, not surgery, report says
A new report shows over half of U.S. abortions are now done with pills rather than surgery. The trend spiked during the pandemic as telemedicine increased and pills by mail were allowed.
A new report shows over half of U.S. abortions are now done with pills rather than surgery. The trend spiked during the pandemic as telemedicine increased and pills by mail were allowed.
Twin Cities man becomes rare two-time altruistic organ donor
Each year, thousands of people sit on a waiting list for a life-saving organ transplant. Eagan resident Ted Garding has answered the the call to donate his organs, twice.
Each year, thousands of people sit on a waiting list for a life-saving organ transplant. Eagan resident Ted Garding has answered the the call to donate his organs, twice.
Twin Cities man becomes rare two-time altruistic organ donor
Each year, thousands of people sit on a waiting list for a life-saving organ transplant. Eagan resident Ted Garding has answered the the call to donate his organs, twice.
Each year, thousands of people sit on a waiting list for a life-saving organ transplant. Eagan resident Ted Garding has answered the the call to donate his organs, twice.
MDH launches ‘Naloxone Finder’ to increase information, access to overdose drug
As part of an ongoing effort to prevent drug overdose deaths, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is making it easier for people to locate naloxone in the event of a potential drug overdose.
As part of an ongoing effort to prevent drug overdose deaths, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is making it easier for people to locate naloxone in the event of a potential drug overdose.
Minnesota sports psychologist helps athletes deal with mental rigors of Olympics
Hall of Fame kicker Morten Andersen recently said this about kicking in the NFL. "90% of it is mental, and the last 10% is mental."
Hall of Fame kicker Morten Andersen recently said this about kicking in the NFL. "90% of it is mental, and the last 10% is mental."
Minnesota sports psychologist helps athletes deal with mental rigors of Olympics
Hall of Fame kicker Morten Andersen recently said this about kicking in the NFL. "90% of it is mental, and the last 10% is mental."
Hall of Fame kicker Morten Andersen recently said this about kicking in the NFL. "90% of it is mental, and the last 10% is mental."
Baby formula recall: How to check if your formula is safe
Similac, Alimentum or EleCare powdered infant formulas are being recalled in the U.S. after four babies were hospitalized, including one in Minnesota. FOX 9 spoke to two doctors about how you can check if your formula is safe.
Similac, Alimentum or EleCare powdered infant formulas are being recalled in the U.S. after four babies were hospitalized, including one in Minnesota. FOX 9 spoke to two doctors about how you can check if your formula is safe.
Baby formula recall: How to check if your formula is safe
Similac, Alimentum or EleCare powdered infant formulas are being recalled in the U.S. after four babies were hospitalized, including one in Minnesota. FOX 9 spoke to two doctors about how you can check if your formula is safe.
Similac, Alimentum or EleCare powdered infant formulas are being recalled in the U.S. after four babies were hospitalized, including one in Minnesota. FOX 9 spoke to two doctors about how you can check if your formula is safe.
Ivermectin does not prevent severe COVID-19 illness, study finds
A new study suggests that ivermectin, an anti-parasite drug, is not effective in preventing severe COVID-19 symptoms.
A new study suggests that ivermectin, an anti-parasite drug, is not effective in preventing severe COVID-19 symptoms.
10-year-old makes chemo comfort bags for patients after seeing grandfather fight cancer
Sophie Enderton is donating care packages to chemotherapy patients in Buffalo, New York.
Sophie Enderton is donating care packages to chemotherapy patients in Buffalo, New York.
Woman appears to be cured of HIV after using new treatment, NIH says
The woman appears to be HIV-free following a new transplant method using umbilical cord blood.
The woman appears to be HIV-free following a new transplant method using umbilical cord blood.
Lifting weights for 3 seconds a day increases muscle strength, study suggests
Researchers wanted to figure out the minimum amount of exercise needed to actually improve a person’s strength, hoping it will lead to a healthier lifestyle and overall advancement in exercise.
Researchers wanted to figure out the minimum amount of exercise needed to actually improve a person’s strength, hoping it will lead to a healthier lifestyle and overall advancement in exercise.