Tanning beds could triple melanoma risk, new study finds
One in five Americans develop skin cancer by the age of 70, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation.
Wrinkle in transition for UCare customers
Minnesota seniors using UCare are facing a stressful transition as the insurance company closes. FOX 9's Rob Olson has more.
Botulism outbreak linked to infant formula expands; sickens 51 babies across 19 states
The FDA says 51 infants in 19 states were hospitalized with botulism linked to ByHeart formula. Here’s what we know.
Social media ban in Australia starts for children under 16: Here's how it works
Hundreds of thousands of social media accounts are being deactivated as the world’s first social media ban goes into effect now in Australia for kids under 16. Here’s how it will work.
Mental health survey shows student improvement
The Minnesota Department of Health’s 2025 student survey shows overall well-being is moving in the right direction – a reversal of a decades-long trend of declining mental health among students across the state.
Hennepin County opening $20M center to stabilize troubled youth
Hennepin County has invested $20 million in a brand-new, 13-bed Youth Stabilization Center to help support children with significant mental health needs.
CDC warns travelers about outbreak of untreatable mosquito disease in 4 countries
U.S. health officials have issued travel advisories for Americans planning trips to certain tropical countries amid outbreaks of an untreatable mosquito-borne disease.
Obamacare support hits an all-time high, poll reveals
A new survey shows public approval of the Affordable Care Act has reached its highest level since the law’s passage.
Generations of medical care in New Richmond
The Melby family is a cornerstone of medical care in New Richmond, with generations dedicated to serving their community.
Feeling SAD? Here's how to beat the winter blues
Experts say there are ways to combat seasonal affective disorder, better known as SAD.
Lonely marriages linked to higher weight, study finds
A new study by UCLA Health found that people in emotionally supportive marriages have lower BMIs, healthier guts and higher levels of the “love hormone.”
Dr. Oz calls for Gov. Walz to address ‘systemic fraud’ in MN Medicaid system
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services says the agency is “increasingly concerned with the performance integrity of Minnesota’s Medicaid program."
Martha Stewart reveals unconventional end-of-life plan
Martha Stewart has her end-of-life plans already set, and it may seem a little unconventional to some.
Winter safety tips for the slopes as temperatures drop and snow falls
With children across Minnesota playing in the snow, medical professionals are reminding parents to make sure their children are taking precautionary measures.
Sobriety during the holidays: Minnesota author shares tips in new book
For those maintaining sobriety or exploring a "sober curious" lifestyle, the holiday season can present unique challenges.
Doctors share winter safety reminders
The medical community is advising children to wear helmets when sledding to avoid injuries that can be just as severe as those related to skiing and snowboarding.
Focusing on sobriety during the holiday season
A Minnesota author discussed his new book aimed at helping others maintain their sobriety during the holiday season. FOX 9's Leah Beno spoke with Nick Hanson about "A Fragile Utopia," which shares his sobriety journey.
CDC panel recommends changes to hepatitis B vaccine schedule: What to know
A CDC advisory panel appointed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. no longer recommends that babies get a hepatitis B vaccine at birth.
DEA launches new anti-fentanyl initiative
Aside from intensified efforts to take down traffickers, the "Fentanyl Free America" campaign will also focus on suppressing demand.
Senior living neglect death: Why did no one help?
An elderly resident died at Meadow Ridge Senior Living in Golden Valley after he slowly fell off his electric scooter and suffocated with his neck pinned against the wall, according to an investigation by the Minnesota Department of Health.