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.

Water contaminant linked to infant brain damage won't be regulated by EPA

Upholding a Trump-era environmental policy, the Environmental Protection Agency says it will not regulate a drinking water contaminant that has been linked to brain damage in infants.

Consumer advisory issued for romaine hearts from Ocean Mist Farms

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is advising consumers to avoid eating Ocean Mist Farms' romaine hearts after cyclospora was found during routine product testing. Here's a list of where the product was sold in Minnesota.

Increased cancer risk associated with artificial sweeteners, study says

In particular, the authors found aspartame and acesulfame were associated with increased cancer risk and higher risks were observed for breast cancer and obesity-related cancers.

COVID-19 deaths jump by 40%, but cases falling globally, WHO says

WHO said the jump in COVID-19 deaths was likely due to changes in how these virus deaths were reported across the Americas and by newly adjusted figures from India.

Ellume facing class action complaint over recalled COVID-19 at-home test kits

The complaint alleges Ellume hasn’t refunded customers who bought their COVID-19 at-home test kits that were later recalled for higher-than-acceptable false-positive test results.

Preventing overuse injuries in youth sports
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More than 3.5 million kids under the age of 14 get some type of treatment for a sports injury every year. according to the CDC. Dr. Trenton Cooper, a pediatric orthopedic surgeon at Gillette Children's, joins FOX 9 to explain overuse injuries and how to prevent them from happening.

Twin Cities nonprofit empowers Somali women and their families
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Fartun Weli, CEO of Isuroon, joins FOX 9 Morning News to talk her organization's work in the Twin Cities to support the health and wellness of Somali women and their families.