Minnesota, Wisconsin health departments will not follow CDC vaccine guidance
The Minnesota Department of Health is breaking with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on vaccine guidance after the federal organization made changes to the childhood immunization schedule.
The Minnesota Department of Health is breaking with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on vaccine guidance after the federal organization made changes to the childhood immunization schedule.
House votes to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies. What we know
The House has passed legislation that extends expired health care subsidies for those who get coverage through the Affordable Care Act.
The House has passed legislation that extends expired health care subsidies for those who get coverage through the Affordable Care Act.
These cities rank as the best places for active lifestyles in 2026, data finds
As Americans set New Year’s resolutions to exercise more and lose weight in 2026, a new WalletHub study highlights how city living can influence an active lifestyle.
As Americans set New Year’s resolutions to exercise more and lose weight in 2026, a new WalletHub study highlights how city living can influence an active lifestyle.
Map: These states have the highest levels of flu activity
Most flu infections this season are from a new variant not covered by the flu shot, but doctors say the vaccine will still help protect against severe illness and death.
Most flu infections this season are from a new variant not covered by the flu shot, but doctors say the vaccine will still help protect against severe illness and death.
New federal dietary guidelines: Avoid processed foods, added sugar
New guidelines for healthy eating say Americans should eat more whole foods and protein, fewer highly processed foods and less added sugar.
New guidelines for healthy eating say Americans should eat more whole foods and protein, fewer highly processed foods and less added sugar.
CDC reports 11 million flu cases due to super variant
Flu cases across the country are at their highest since the late 1990s. The Centers for Disease Control says more than 11 million cases have already been reported due to a super variant spreading across the country. FOX's Asher Redd has more.
Flu cases across the country are at their highest since the late 1990s. The Centers for Disease Control says more than 11 million cases have already been reported due to a super variant spreading across the country. FOX's Asher Redd has more.
Sleep and activity patterns may signal hidden brain health risks: Study
A new study suggests that disruptions in sleep and daily activity timing may be linked to a higher risk of dementia in older adults.
A new study suggests that disruptions in sleep and daily activity timing may be linked to a higher risk of dementia in older adults.
Minnesota paid leave law: Week one
Minnesota’s new paid leave law is now accepting submissions from applicants. FOX 9’s Tim Blotz outlines the numbers from week one.
Minnesota’s new paid leave law is now accepting submissions from applicants. FOX 9’s Tim Blotz outlines the numbers from week one.
Wegovy daily pill Is here: How to get it and what it costs
Novo Nordisk has launched the first once-daily oral version of Wegovy, marking the arrival of the first GLP-1 weight-loss pill approved for adults with obesity or overweight.
Novo Nordisk has launched the first once-daily oral version of Wegovy, marking the arrival of the first GLP-1 weight-loss pill approved for adults with obesity or overweight.
US drops number of vaccines it recommends for every child: What to know
The U.S. took the unprecedented step Monday of dropping the number of vaccines it recommends for every child. Here's what we know.
The U.S. took the unprecedented step Monday of dropping the number of vaccines it recommends for every child. Here's what we know.
These cities rank as the best for keeping New Year's resolutions in 2026, data shows
WalletHub ranked the best U.S. cities for keeping New Year’s resolutions in 2026, finding that location can play a major role in whether people stick to their goals.
WalletHub ranked the best U.S. cities for keeping New Year’s resolutions in 2026, finding that location can play a major role in whether people stick to their goals.
Viral New Year reset routine is helping people adopt healthier habits
A new trend has offline hobbies replacing phones amid the new year mindset, backed by the science behind changing and rewiring habits.
A new trend has offline hobbies replacing phones amid the new year mindset, backed by the science behind changing and rewiring habits.
Deadly 'superbug' is spreading across US as drug resistance grows, researchers warn
A dangerous, drug-resistant fungus known as Candida auris is spreading rapidly in U.S. hospitals and healthcare facilities worldwide.
A dangerous, drug-resistant fungus known as Candida auris is spreading rapidly in U.S. hospitals and healthcare facilities worldwide.
Minnesota's new paid leave program sees 12K applications in week one
Minnesota's new paid leave law is off to a strong start with more than 10,000 applications already submitted.
Minnesota's new paid leave law is off to a strong start with more than 10,000 applications already submitted.
Minnesota paid leave applications surge
After only two days, Minnesota officials say they have already received nearly 12,000 applications for its new paid leave law. FOX 9’s Leon Purvis has the latest.
After only two days, Minnesota officials say they have already received nearly 12,000 applications for its new paid leave law. FOX 9’s Leon Purvis has the latest.
Allina Health hospital security concerns
Workers within the Allina Health hospital in River Falls, Wisconsin, are expressing increasing concerns over a decision to drastically cut back on security officers on its campus. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard has the details.
Workers within the Allina Health hospital in River Falls, Wisconsin, are expressing increasing concerns over a decision to drastically cut back on security officers on its campus. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard has the details.
3 years after suffering cardiac arrest, Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin continues CPR awareness campaign
Three years ago, an NFL game between the Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals turned into a gut-retching moment when Bills safety Damar Hamlin suffered cardiac arrest and collapsed. Since then, Hamlin has made it his mission to increase awareness of CPR.
Three years ago, an NFL game between the Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals turned into a gut-retching moment when Bills safety Damar Hamlin suffered cardiac arrest and collapsed. Since then, Hamlin has made it his mission to increase awareness of CPR.
Flu cases on the rise in 2026
As the new year begins, Minnesota is seeing a rise in flu cases and hospitalizations resulting from them. FOX 9’s Leon Purvis has the latest.
As the new year begins, Minnesota is seeing a rise in flu cases and hospitalizations resulting from them. FOX 9’s Leon Purvis has the latest.
Flu cases rise in Minnesota with more than 1,900 hospitalized
Flu cases are on the rise, with a new variant of Influenza A causing concern among medical experts.
Flu cases are on the rise, with a new variant of Influenza A causing concern among medical experts.
Minnesota's new paid leave law: What you need to know
Minnesota's new paid leave program begins in 2026, offering up to 12 weeks of each family or medical leave, but no more than 20 total weeks in a year.
Minnesota's new paid leave program begins in 2026, offering up to 12 weeks of each family or medical leave, but no more than 20 total weeks in a year.