RFK Jr. overstepped legal authority on transgender care for minors, judge rules

A federal judge said that Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. had overreached by issuing a declaration that called gender-transition medical treatments unsafe and ineffective for young people experiencing gender dysphoria.

90,000 bottles of children's ibuprofen recalled nationwide, FDA says

Thousands of bottles of children’s ibuprofen have been recalled after complaints of a “foreign substance." Here’s what to know.

Annual CDC mobile lung screenings for coal miners begins in April across several states See where

The annual Centers for Disease Control (CDC) ​​National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) black lung screenings for coal miners will start in April across several states.

These states ranks as the best places for doctors in 2026, data suggests

A new WalletHub analysis finds that where doctors choose to practice can significantly affect their pay, workload and overall job satisfaction.

Punishment for selling, possessing kratom could increase under new bill

Citing health and addiction concerns among its users, Minnesota lawmakers are considering raising the age limit and penalties associated with possessing and selling the substance kratom.

DOJ and VA to work together to protect vulnerable veterans

Protecting our nation's vulnerable veterans is now the focus of a joint effort by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) thanks to a new memorandum of understanding (MOU).

Study suggests Vitamin D may help lower risk of long COVID symptoms

Vitamin D supplements may offer researchers a new clue about lingering COVID symptoms that persist after infection, according to a new study.

Norovirus outbreak sickens 153 passengers, crew on Caribbean cruise ship

More than 150 people onboard a Princess Cruises ship became ill with norovirus during a Caribbean voyage this week, according to the CDC.

How Gillette Children’s Gait and Motion Lab brings fun to therapy

Gillette Children's Gait and Motion Lab is using innovative animation technology to make therapy fun for kids. FOX 9’s Leah Beno takes a look at how the lab helps kids move better.

Gillette Children's Gait and Motion Lab helps kids improve walking
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Gillette Children's Gait and Motion Lab is using innovative animation technology to make therapy fun for kids. FOX 9'S Leah Beno explains how the lab helps kids move better.

Influenza B cases are on the rise
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Influenza B cases are on the rise in Minnesota. FOX 9's Rob Olson has more. 

'Something has to be done': Bill targets infectious, illegal waste dumping

A new bill at the Capitol seeks to tackle the illegal disposal of medical waste at regular waste facilities, a problem highlighted by a FOX 9 investigation. The bill proposes more inspections at regular waste facilities to ensure they are not receiving medical waste.

Legislative bill targets infectious, illegal waste dumping
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A new bill aims to address illegal disposal of medical waste at regular waste facilities. The proposal includes increased inspections and fines for repeat offenders. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the story.