CVS Health medicated wipes recalled over child safety concerns

Tens of thousands of medicated wipes sold in CVS stores were pulled over fears that children could get into them and possibly be poisoned.

Fireworks are bad for your lungs: How to protect yourself

The American Lung Association recommends taking steps to protect your lungs from fireworks smoke and the harmful pollution it brings.

World's first synthetic cell that can grow, divide and replicate created at U of M

The U of M has built the world’s first synthetic cell that can grow, divide and replicate, opening the door to new possibilities in medicine and engineering.

Medicare patients could save $1.1 billion under new Trump rule

The Trump administration says a new rule could slash prescription drug costs for Medicare patients by $1.1 billion. Here's what could change.

Minneapolis police detail drug market crackdown
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Minneapolis authorities announced on Thursday that it will begin a coordinated effort to crackdown on "open-air" drug activity seen throughout the city. 

Flesh-eating screwworm outbreak escalates in West Texas as confirmed cases reach 31

Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 31, prompting Texas authorities to maintain strict emergency quarantine orders to combat the flesh-eating parasite's ongoing expansion in West Texas.

11-year-old boy dies of rabies after bat landed on his face

A recently published case report is warning the public about the dangers of direct contact with bats after an 11-year-old boy died from rabies.

Minneapolis to ramp up open-air drug market enforcement

A coordinated effort to increase enforcement of open-air drug markets in Minneapolis is expected to be announced on Thursday.

Social media's impact on youth mental health
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Stevie Chancellor, an assistant professor at the University of Minnesota, discusses the dangers A.I. and social media pose to mental health. 

CDC investigates parasite outbreak linked to 'explosive' diarrhea across 17 states

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating a multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis after 145 people in 17 states became sick from the parasitic illness.

Danny Glover has Alzheimer's, he reveals in 'Today' show interview

Danny Glover, the actor known for classics like the “Lethal Weapon" franchise and “The Color Purple," has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.

North Minneapolis apartments keep residents hot
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North Minneapolis apartment complex tenants are struggling to stay cool as broken air conditioning and other problems remain unresolved. FOX 9’s Mike Manzoni has the latest.

9/11 responders with PTSD face higher risk of accelerated aging, research suggests

A new study found responders with PTSD who were dispatched to the 9/11 terror attacks in 2001, showed signs of faster biological aging and a higher risk of chronic disease.

DOJ sues Minnesota to force release of SNAP beneficiary data

A new lawsuit from the Justice Department is putting Minnesota at the center of a national fight over food assistance data and privacy.