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.

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.

Minnesota study backs birth vaccine for hepatitis B

Universal Hepatitis B vaccines at birth are safe, effective and essential, and eliminating them does not improve health outcomes or safety, according to a review by the University of Minnesota.

New mutated flu strain ‘subclade K’ raises concerns as cases spread

A new flu variant called subclade K is gaining attention as doctors warn it could lead to a tougher flu season this winter. The strain, which stems from the influenza A (H3N2) virus, has already been identified in several countries and may be spreading more easily than earlier versions of H3N2.

Trump Obamacare extension proposal: What to know

The fate of rising healthcare premiums for millions of Americans is still in limbo after the historic government shutdown, but a plan circulating the White House could bring some relief.