CDC asking for employee volunteers to help with Ebola screenings

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is requesting staffers to serve as volunteers for Ebola screenings of travelers arriving in the U.S. Here's what we know.

Better Weather Fix Elixir recall expands over kratom concerns

All Better Weather Fix Elixir 15 ml bottles are being recalled because they contain kratom, according to the FDA.

U.S. ramping up response to Ebola outbreak
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The U.S. is ramping up its response to what is now the third largest Ebola outbreak on record in central Africa. Four major U.S. airports are now the exclusive entry point for Americans arriving from countries affected by the disease.

Tick bite ER visits hit highest seasonal level in years as doctors warn of disease surge

Tick bite-related ER visits are at their highest seasonal levels since 2017 across most U.S. regions, raising concerns about increased Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses.

New hepatitis B drug may be a 'functional cure' for some people

New research implies that a first-of-its-kind drug for hepatitis B could allow some patients to stop treatment without showing signs of the dangerous virus.

Ebola outbreak: Trump admin surges aid to Congo
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The Trump administration is ramping up its response to a growing number of Ebola cases in Central Africa as the outbreak reaches a grim milestone of over 1,000 suspected cases. With 100 tons of medicine and protective equipment arriving in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, public health officials warn the outbreak—now the third largest on record—is fast outpacing containment efforts.

Mpox cases confirmed: Officials urge prevention as infections rise

Health officials are urging Wisconsin residents to stay alert after the first mpox cases of 2026 were confirmed in southeastern and northern regions of the state.

New urgent care aims to bridge gap between culture and healthcare

A new urgent care clinic in Maplewood hopes to be a place where the aging AAPI and immigrant communities can feel comfortable and heard.

New urgent clinic hopes to bridge culture gap
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A new urgent care clinic in Maplewood hopes to be a healthcare clinic that understands the nuance of how different cultures interact with doctors. FOX 9’s Chenue Her explains more.

Ebola outbreak: Travel restrictions go into effect
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Ebola cases continue to spread, with more than 1,000 cases and over 230 deaths reported. U.S. officials are expanding travel restrictions, including rerouting travelers who recently visited the affected region to airports in Washington, D.C., Atlanta, and Houston. 

Millions of certain Omnipod insulin pods recalled over leaking defect

Insulet Corporation has issued a voluntary recall affecting approximately 7 million Omnipod insulin pods due to a manufacturing defect that can cause a small tear in the device's tubing.

Trump says he 'checked out perfectly' after Walter Reed visit

PresidentTrump spent three hours at the medical center for preventive medical and dental checkups, later posting to social media that “Everything checked out PERFECTLY."

Drinking more responsibly this summer
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Many Americans are rethinking what it means to “drink responsibly” over the summer months.

Teen aims to walk into high school after life-changing surgery

A Minneapolis teenager and his family are preparing for a life-changing surgery while facing tough financial challenges. They are preparing for a crucial surgery and a new chapter.

MN teen aims to walk into high school after life-changing surgery
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A Minneapolis teenager and his family are preparing for a life-changing surgery while facing tough financial challenges. They are preparing for a crucial surgery and a new chapter.