FDA warns of dangerous chemicals in some gel nail polish removers: What to know
The FDA has issued a warning after discovering methylene chloride, a banned and potentially cancer-causing solvent, in several gel nail polish remover products.
The FDA has issued a warning after discovering methylene chloride, a banned and potentially cancer-causing solvent, in several gel nail polish remover products.
Minnesota officials urge parents to vaccinate children amid falling immunization rates
Recent data shows vaccination rates across the country and in Minnesota have fallen in recent years – leaving 280,000 kindergarteners at risk.
Recent data shows vaccination rates across the country and in Minnesota have fallen in recent years – leaving 280,000 kindergarteners at risk.
Minnesota reports 2nd measles case as health officials urge vaccinations
Minnesota's newest case involved an infant who was too young to get the MMR vaccine, health officials said.
Minnesota's newest case involved an infant who was too young to get the MMR vaccine, health officials said.
Measles outbreak spreads to 9th state: What to know
The confirmed cases of measles are the first Montana has had in 35 years.
The confirmed cases of measles are the first Montana has had in 35 years.
Inside the long-term care insurance crisis
Many Minnesotans are facing insurance rates spikes for long-term care. FOX 9 Investigator Nathan O'Neal digs into it.
Many Minnesotans are facing insurance rates spikes for long-term care. FOX 9 Investigator Nathan O'Neal digs into it.
Measles outbreaks now declared in 8 states, including Michigan's first in 5 years
An outbreak consists of three or more cases that share a source of infection, according to CDC.
An outbreak consists of three or more cases that share a source of infection, according to CDC.
Covid.gov website changed by Trump administration to promote lab leak theory
The covid.gov website shows a photo of President Donald Trump walking between the words “lab" and “leak" under a White House heading
The covid.gov website shows a photo of President Donald Trump walking between the words “lab" and “leak" under a White House heading
Deadly E. coli outbreak went unpublicized by FDA despite affecting 15 states: report
In total, 36 people were hospitalized and one person has died.
In total, 36 people were hospitalized and one person has died.
AG Ellison aims to stop pharmacy benefit managers from owning, operating pharmacies
The Minnesota Attorney General's Office blames "horizontal consolidation and vertical integration" for transforming PBMs "from useful administrative service providers into market-dominating behemoths that control the industry."
The Minnesota Attorney General's Office blames "horizontal consolidation and vertical integration" for transforming PBMs "from useful administrative service providers into market-dominating behemoths that control the industry."
U of M researchers compete to produce transformative autoimmune treatment
A University of Minnesota research team earned a $11.6 million grant to work with the Mayo Clinic on a device designed to transform the treatment of chronic inflammatory diseases like Crohn's and colitis.
A University of Minnesota research team earned a $11.6 million grant to work with the Mayo Clinic on a device designed to transform the treatment of chronic inflammatory diseases like Crohn's and colitis.
UnitedHealthcare stock takes massive hit after earnings forecast cut
A disappointing first quarter sent UnitedHealthcare's stock tumbling more than 20% on Thursday.
A disappointing first quarter sent UnitedHealthcare's stock tumbling more than 20% on Thursday.
MDH: Don't eat fish from these Minnesota lakes and rivers
Per-and polyfluoralkyl substances (PFAS), also known as forever chemicals, have reached unsafe levels in some Minnesota waterways, making certain fish unsafe for human consumption.
Per-and polyfluoralkyl substances (PFAS), also known as forever chemicals, have reached unsafe levels in some Minnesota waterways, making certain fish unsafe for human consumption.
Smoking marijuana in Minneapolis parks could be banned, but likely not enforced
Smoking marijuana in Minneapolis parks could be banned, but even if it is you likely won’t be charged or even fined for doing it.
Smoking marijuana in Minneapolis parks could be banned, but even if it is you likely won’t be charged or even fined for doing it.
Eli Lilly's new GLP-1 weight loss pill showed success in clinical trial
A daily weight loss pill being tested by Eli Lilly could work as well as its GLP-1 injection counterparts like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound, a clinical trial shows.
A daily weight loss pill being tested by Eli Lilly could work as well as its GLP-1 injection counterparts like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound, a clinical trial shows.
3 cases of rare brain disease found in Oregon; 2 deaths reported
Three cases of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease have been reported in Hood River County, Oregon, including two deaths. The CDC and state health officials are now investigating the rare brain disorder, which is fatal but not contagious.
Three cases of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease have been reported in Hood River County, Oregon, including two deaths. The CDC and state health officials are now investigating the rare brain disorder, which is fatal but not contagious.
RFK Jr. calls autism a 'preventable disease,' launches environmental study
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. warned that U.S. autism diagnoses are rising at an “alarming rate," calling the condition a “preventable disease."
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. warned that U.S. autism diagnoses are rising at an “alarming rate," calling the condition a “preventable disease."
RFK Jr. blames autism rise on environmental toxins
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suspects there is an environmental cause to blame for the drastic increase in autism cases.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suspects there is an environmental cause to blame for the drastic increase in autism cases.
RFK Jr. talks 'alarming' autism report
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says his department is moving to take on autism after a new alarming report.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says his department is moving to take on autism after a new alarming report.
MDH worker layoffs delayed due to temporary court restraining order
A ruling issued by a federal judge will effectively delay Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) workers from being laid off - for now.
A ruling issued by a federal judge will effectively delay Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) workers from being laid off - for now.
Brown rice may increase arsenic exposure, new study finds
A new study finds that brown rice contains significantly more arsenic than white rice, raising health concerns—especially for young children. Experts advise rinsing rice and diversifying grains to reduce risk.
A new study finds that brown rice contains significantly more arsenic than white rice, raising health concerns—especially for young children. Experts advise rinsing rice and diversifying grains to reduce risk.