Smitten Kitten in Minneapolis saves woman from overdose with Narcan

Smitten Kitten, an adult gift shop on Lake Street in the LynLake neighborhood of Minneapolis, is being praised for saving a woman’s life outside their doors this week.

Bird flu solution: Vaccinate chickens or slaughter every infected flock?

Vaccines could be a way to suppress bird flu in the U.S. and avoid the slaughter of millions of chickens amid the rising price of eggs. But there are some concerns, too. Here's what to know.

HHS responds to reports CDC will study refuted vaccine, autism link

The Department of Health and Human Services, headed by RFK Jr., is responding to reports that the CDC will begin researching the widely refuted theory that links autism to vaccines.

Measles case in Maryland traced to traveler at Dulles Airport

Health officials in Maryland confirmed Sunday that a Howard County resident has tested positive for measles after traveling internationally. 

Some synthetic hair brands contain carcinogens, lead, other harmful chemicals, study finds

Ten synthetic hair products were tested during the study and several of them tested positive for harmful chemicals such as benzene, which has shown to increase the risk of cancer.

What is hantavirus pulmonary syndrome?

The cause of death for Betsy Arakawa, actor Gene Hackman's wife, was revealed to be hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, a rare infectious disease.

Here's how many people say they've never had COVID

It's been five years since the first days of the COVID-19 pandemic. But many Americans say they never caught the virus, even after all this time.

Unvaccinated adult dies after measles infection in New Mexico, health officials say

New Mexico health officials say an unvaccinated adult has died after a measles infection, though the virus has not been confirmed as the cause. The death comes as cases rise in Texas and New Mexico, prompting the CDC to send a response team.

First Minnesota COVID case detected 5 years ago today

The first confirmed case of COVID-19 was detected in Minnesota on March 6, 2020, marking the start of the state's public health response to a virus that killed millions of people worldwide and upended many aspects of society. 

Daylight saving time change considered by MN lawmakers in 'Stop the Clock' bill

A decades-long debate on whether Daylight Savings time should be abolished will be before Minnesota lawmakers in a new bill proposal called “Stop the Clock".

DJ Daniel, father say honor during President Trump's speech was a surprise

Devarjaye “DJ" Daniel, a brain cancer survivor from Houston, was honored during President Donald Trump's joint address to Congress on Tuesday night. In an interview with FOX 26, Daniel says the moment was a surprise.

Warmer spring to trigger longer allergy season

Millions of people in the U.S. each year deal with symptoms of seasonal allergies caused by distinct types of pollen.

Minnesota bill would bar counties from charging people for mobile crisis services

Minnesota counties and tribes would be barred from directly charging people for mobile crisis services under a proposed measure heard at the Legislature Tuesday.