Cancer-causing chemicals are in many beauty products women use: Study
A study recruited Black and Latina women and asked them to log all the beauty products they use in a week. Here's what the study found.
A study recruited Black and Latina women and asked them to log all the beauty products they use in a week. Here's what the study found.
RFK Jr.'s next target: Ingestible fluoride products for kids
The FDA will review ingestible fluoride products used by children, urging companies to remove them from the market over safety concerns raised by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
The FDA will review ingestible fluoride products used by children, urging companies to remove them from the market over safety concerns raised by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Air quality alert continues in western, central Minnesota due to ozone
An air quality alert has been extended through Tuesday for western and central Minnesota due to expected high ozone levels.
An air quality alert has been extended through Tuesday for western and central Minnesota due to expected high ozone levels.
Zepbound vs. Wegovy: Here's which weight loss drug worked best in first trial
The popular weight loss medications produced different results in patients who participated in a trial, and here’s what researchers found.
The popular weight loss medications produced different results in patients who participated in a trial, and here’s what researchers found.
US life expectancy rates are lower for this US region, study finds
Researchers found significant disparities in life expectancy rates nationwide in these areas during the past century.
Researchers found significant disparities in life expectancy rates nationwide in these areas during the past century.
House GOP unveils spending bill that includes massive Medicaid cuts
House Republicans have unveiled a sweeping bill proposing $880 billion in cuts—largely to Medicaid—to help fund $4.5 trillion in tax breaks central to President Trump's economic agenda.
House Republicans have unveiled a sweeping bill proposing $880 billion in cuts—largely to Medicaid—to help fund $4.5 trillion in tax breaks central to President Trump's economic agenda.
Screwworm threat forces US to halt cattle imports from Mexico: What to know
The U.S. has suspended imports of live cattle from Mexico amid the threat of a flesh-eating maggot known as the New World screwworm (NWS).
The U.S. has suspended imports of live cattle from Mexico amid the threat of a flesh-eating maggot known as the New World screwworm (NWS).
Fiji added to CDC’s travel alert after surge in dengue fever cases
The island nation of Fiji in the South Pacific Ocean is the latest country to be added to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s travel alert list.
The island nation of Fiji in the South Pacific Ocean is the latest country to be added to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s travel alert list.
FDA approves 3 natural food dyes
The FDA approved three natural food dyes that comes from plants and minerals this week, amid its transition away from petroleum-based dyes in the food supply.
The FDA approved three natural food dyes that comes from plants and minerals this week, amid its transition away from petroleum-based dyes in the food supply.
First at-home HPV test approved by FDA, could replace Pap smear
The DIY test could serve as an alternative to in-person "Pap smears," which are recommended every three years for women up to age 65.
The DIY test could serve as an alternative to in-person "Pap smears," which are recommended every three years for women up to age 65.
Minnesota newborns to be screened for Metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD)
Officials say metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD) will likely be added to the list of conditions Minnesota newborns are routinely screened for in 2026, based on the Newborn Screening Advisory Committee's recommendation.
Officials say metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD) will likely be added to the list of conditions Minnesota newborns are routinely screened for in 2026, based on the Newborn Screening Advisory Committee's recommendation.
FDA issues health alert over contaminated tattoo ink
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning tattoo artists and their customers about contaminated tattoo inks that can cause serious injury.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning tattoo artists and their customers about contaminated tattoo inks that can cause serious injury.
Nitrates, arsenic in MN drinking water systems exceed standards in some communities: Report
97% of the state's drinking water systems meet federal standards, but 3% have fallen below the cut-off due to excessive levels of nitrate and arsenic contaminations.
97% of the state's drinking water systems meet federal standards, but 3% have fallen below the cut-off due to excessive levels of nitrate and arsenic contaminations.
Measles outbreak spreads to 11th state: The latest
Measles outbreaks have hit 11 U.S. states, with cases now exceeding 900. Here’s what we know.
Measles outbreaks have hit 11 U.S. states, with cases now exceeding 900. Here’s what we know.
Combo flu and COVID-19 shot shows promise in new Moderna study
Researchers found that the combination shot had a stronger immune response against COVID-19 and flu strains.
Researchers found that the combination shot had a stronger immune response against COVID-19 and flu strains.
Washington Co. horse tests positive for virus that leads to debilitating disease
A Washington County horse has reportedly tested positive for an infectious virus that can lead to incoordination and hind-end weakness.
A Washington County horse has reportedly tested positive for an infectious virus that can lead to incoordination and hind-end weakness.
Terminal colon cancer patient saved by breakthrough treatment
The Minnesota woman received investigational immunotherapy during a ‘last-resort’ trial.
The Minnesota woman received investigational immunotherapy during a ‘last-resort’ trial.
6-state salmonella outbreak blamed on backyard chickens
The earliest cases from this recent outbreak were reported back in February.
The earliest cases from this recent outbreak were reported back in February.
Cigarette smoking has declined sharply in US: Here are the numbers, according to research
Researchers in a study found that the largest drop in cigarette smoking was among young Americans.
Researchers in a study found that the largest drop in cigarette smoking was among young Americans.
Walk MS Twin Cities: Why it matters
The Twin Cities hosted Walk MS on Sunday at Minnehaha Falls. Kathleen O'Donnell with Walk MS joined FOX 9 to talk about the work of the National MS Society.
The Twin Cities hosted Walk MS on Sunday at Minnehaha Falls. Kathleen O'Donnell with Walk MS joined FOX 9 to talk about the work of the National MS Society.