Spending $66 billion: Highs and lows of MN legislative season
The legislative season started with a House standoff, included a senator's arrest, and ended with a compromise deal that cut $5 billion from the previous budget and didn't particularly please members of either party.
The legislative season started with a House standoff, included a senator's arrest, and ended with a compromise deal that cut $5 billion from the previous budget and didn't particularly please members of either party.
RFK Jr. ousts entire CDC vaccine panel
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced he has dismissed all 17 members of the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, citing concerns over conflicts of interest.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced he has dismissed all 17 members of the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, citing concerns over conflicts of interest.
Mark Cuban calls out Minnesota bill on prescription drug pricing
Billionaire businessman and "Shark Tank" star Mark Cuban called out legislation being considered in Minnesota to regulate pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), the companies accused by the FTC of inflating the prices of prescription drugs.
Billionaire businessman and "Shark Tank" star Mark Cuban called out legislation being considered in Minnesota to regulate pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), the companies accused by the FTC of inflating the prices of prescription drugs.
Most Americans losing sleep over money stress, study finds
A new study reveals that economic pressures are taking a significant toll on Americans' mental and emotional well-being.
A new study reveals that economic pressures are taking a significant toll on Americans' mental and emotional well-being.
Can foods protect you from the sun? What experts say about edible sunscreen
As edible sunscreens gain popularity this summer, dermatologists say they’re safe — but no replacement for topical sunscreen when it comes to UV protection.
As edible sunscreens gain popularity this summer, dermatologists say they’re safe — but no replacement for topical sunscreen when it comes to UV protection.
Walz calls special session with lots of work in short timeframe
Gov. Walz has called for a special session on Monday, three weeks after the regular session ended without a complete budget agreement.
Gov. Walz has called for a special session on Monday, three weeks after the regular session ended without a complete budget agreement.
New FDA-approved Alzheimer’s blood test coming to Mayo Clinic
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the marketing of a new tool that can test a person’s blood to diagnose Alzheimer's disease. The blood test is a groundbreaking development to confirm the disease in patients who are already experiencing cognitive decline.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the marketing of a new tool that can test a person’s blood to diagnose Alzheimer's disease. The blood test is a groundbreaking development to confirm the disease in patients who are already experiencing cognitive decline.
Here's what makes you a prime target for mosquitoes
Mosquitoes may target people based on heat, scent and even genetics. Here’s what experts are saying.
Mosquitoes may target people based on heat, scent and even genetics. Here’s what experts are saying.
Woman killed by brain-eating amoeba after cleaning sinuses with water in Texas: CDC
The report says she developed severe neurologic symptoms, including fever, headache, and altered mental status. She died eight days after her symptoms began.
The report says she developed severe neurologic symptoms, including fever, headache, and altered mental status. She died eight days after her symptoms began.
CDC warns of accelerating measles outbreak
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is issuing a health alert as measles cases surge.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is issuing a health alert as measles cases surge.
Minnesota lawmakers headed toward special session
Minnesota?s governor and lawmakers could soon head into a special session to wrap up state budgets before workers are sent lay-off notices. FOX 9?s Corin Hoggard has the latest.
Minnesota?s governor and lawmakers could soon head into a special session to wrap up state budgets before workers are sent lay-off notices. FOX 9?s Corin Hoggard has the latest.
Whole Foods ground beef may be tainted with E. coli, USDA says
A recall wasn’t issued for the ground beef because it was removed from store shelves.
A recall wasn’t issued for the ground beef because it was removed from store shelves.
RFK Jr. orders review of baby formula: What to know
“Operation Stork Speed” will be the first deep look at baby formula ingredients since 1998.
“Operation Stork Speed” will be the first deep look at baby formula ingredients since 1998.
Drinking coffee may boost odds of aging well, study finds
A study suggests that consuming more coffee may improve your chances of living longer.
A study suggests that consuming more coffee may improve your chances of living longer.
Chinese national tried smuggling pathogen through Detroit Metro Airport, Feds say
The individual who allegedly brought the fungus into the U.S. wanted to clone the pathogen at a lab at the University of Michigan.
The individual who allegedly brought the fungus into the U.S. wanted to clone the pathogen at a lab at the University of Michigan.
Cavities in children could increase by millions if fluoride is banned, study suggests
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has said he wants communities to stop fluoridating water.
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has said he wants communities to stop fluoridating water.
CDC issues new warning for international travelers amid measles outbreaks
The CDC is updating its travel advisory on measles after cases continue to expand in the U.S.
The CDC is updating its travel advisory on measles after cases continue to expand in the U.S.
Measles exposure risk for anyone who visited Mall of America evening of May 24
Minnesota health officials are warning Mall of America visitors to watch out for measles symptoms after a child diagnosed with the disease visited last month. Here's everything you need to know:
Minnesota health officials are warning Mall of America visitors to watch out for measles symptoms after a child diagnosed with the disease visited last month. Here's everything you need to know:
FDA approves Moderna's new lower-dose COVID-19 vaccine
Moderna’s newest lower-dose COVID-19 vaccine is approved for all adults 65 and older, and for people aged 12 to 64 who are at higher risk from the disease.
Moderna’s newest lower-dose COVID-19 vaccine is approved for all adults 65 and older, and for people aged 12 to 64 who are at higher risk from the disease.
Exercise cuts colon cancer recurrence, boosts survival, study finds
A major Canadian study has found that regular, structured exercise after surgery and chemotherapy significantly improves outcomes for colon cancer patients.
A major Canadian study has found that regular, structured exercise after surgery and chemotherapy significantly improves outcomes for colon cancer patients.