Chagas disease carried by the kissing bug spreading across US: What to know
Chagas disease, a potentially deadly condition transmitted by an insect known as the "kissing bug", is now considered an endemic in the US.
Chagas disease, a potentially deadly condition transmitted by an insect known as the "kissing bug", is now considered an endemic in the US.
Governor DeSantis announces Florida MAHA Commission, vows to end all vaccine mandates
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Wednesday that Florida is establishing a Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission at the state level.
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Wednesday that Florida is establishing a Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission at the state level.
Study finds common nasal spray may lower risk of COVID-19 infection
A recent clinical trial has found that a commonly used nasal spray for allergies may also help lower the risk of COVID-19 infection.
A recent clinical trial has found that a commonly used nasal spray for allergies may also help lower the risk of COVID-19 infection.
Minnesota abortion access challenge struck down in district court
A lawsuit that banded together pregnancy health centers, doctors and potential mothers in an effort to challenge Minnesota’s abortion access laws has been dismissed in district court.
A lawsuit that banded together pregnancy health centers, doctors and potential mothers in an effort to challenge Minnesota’s abortion access laws has been dismissed in district court.
MN therapists working pro-bono after mass shooting
FOX 9's Leah Beno spoke with a Minnesota therapist about the resources available after the Annunciation mass shooting. More than 400 therapists are on this list: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1wndlX7iH4-you9lB7PUrUbBSSz57zfxpD7k7-0hN2FA/copy?pli=1&gid=0#gid=0 When you click on it, it will prompt you to "make a copy." This helps protect the sheet from someone accidentally deleting content.
FOX 9's Leah Beno spoke with a Minnesota therapist about the resources available after the Annunciation mass shooting. More than 400 therapists are on this list: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1wndlX7iH4-you9lB7PUrUbBSSz57zfxpD7k7-0hN2FA/copy?pli=1&gid=0#gid=0 When you click on it, it will prompt you to "make a copy." This helps protect the sheet from someone accidentally deleting content.
Human plague case reported; patient likely exposed while camping
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) has reported the first case of human plague in 2025.
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) has reported the first case of human plague in 2025.
Annunciation shooter's manifesto detailed by authorities
Authorities are discussing the contents of the Annunciation shooter's manifesto that was posted online before the mass shooting in Minneapolis.
Authorities are discussing the contents of the Annunciation shooter's manifesto that was posted online before the mass shooting in Minneapolis.
Annunciation shooting: Doctors share update on victims
Hennepin Healthcare leaders and doctors held a news conference on Thursday, sharing victim condition updates a day after the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis.
Hennepin Healthcare leaders and doctors held a news conference on Thursday, sharing victim condition updates a day after the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis.
Common painkillers may fuel deadly superbugs that resist antibiotics, study warns
Ibuprofen and acetaminophen increased genetic mutations in E. coli during lab tests.
Ibuprofen and acetaminophen increased genetic mutations in E. coli during lab tests.
Discussing violence with children: Psychologist explains
Dr. Adil Nure from the National Association of School Psychologists' School Safety & Crisis Response Committee spoke about how to talk with children about violence while protecting their emotional state.
Dr. Adil Nure from the National Association of School Psychologists' School Safety & Crisis Response Committee spoke about how to talk with children about violence while protecting their emotional state.
FDA limits access to updated COVID-19 shots: What we know
Millions of healthy adults and children who are interested in getting an updated COVID-19 shot for extra protection may have to cross several new hurdles to do so.
Millions of healthy adults and children who are interested in getting an updated COVID-19 shot for extra protection may have to cross several new hurdles to do so.
Pharmacist prescription refusal lawsuit highlights human rights, religious rights
Two Twin Cities pharmacists have filed a lawsuit alleging they lost work when they refused to fulfill prescriptions for gender transition and emergency contraception.
Two Twin Cities pharmacists have filed a lawsuit alleging they lost work when they refused to fulfill prescriptions for gender transition and emergency contraception.
Attorney explains lawsuit over gender transition drugs
An attorney representing two pharmacists who say they faced punishment for refusing to dispense gender transitioning drugs discussed the case on FOX 9 All Day.
An attorney representing two pharmacists who say they faced punishment for refusing to dispense gender transitioning drugs discussed the case on FOX 9 All Day.
Pres. Trump again promises impossible drug price cut
President Trump talked about prescription drug prices during a cabinet meeting, again saying he's anticipating a 1,500% percent price drop for prescription drugs, which is mathematically impossible. A price decrease of that margin would mean manufacturers would pay patients to take a medication.
President Trump talked about prescription drug prices during a cabinet meeting, again saying he's anticipating a 1,500% percent price drop for prescription drugs, which is mathematically impossible. A price decrease of that margin would mean manufacturers would pay patients to take a medication.
2 West Nile virus deaths, 20 cases reported in Minnesota so far in 2025
The Minnesota Department of Health is encouraging people to take precautions as 20 cases of West Nile virus have been confirmed so far this year, two of which resulted in deaths.
The Minnesota Department of Health is encouraging people to take precautions as 20 cases of West Nile virus have been confirmed so far this year, two of which resulted in deaths.
What is screwworm? Symptoms, prevention and treatment
The first human case of New World screwworm was confirmed in the United States after a Maryland resident was diagnosed earlier this month.
The first human case of New World screwworm was confirmed in the United States after a Maryland resident was diagnosed earlier this month.
MN pharmacists say they were punished after refusing to dispense gender transition drugs
Two Twin Cities pharmacists have filed a lawsuit against the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy and Walgreens after one was fired, and another had hours reduced when they refused to dispense gender transition medications due to religious reasons.
Two Twin Cities pharmacists have filed a lawsuit against the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy and Walgreens after one was fired, and another had hours reduced when they refused to dispense gender transition medications due to religious reasons.
Screwworm confirmed in US with first human case reported in Maryland: CDC
New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite, has been detected in the United States for the first time.
New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite, has been detected in the United States for the first time.
Back to school vaccination drives aim to reverse downward trend
Acknowledging that more families are falling behind on immunizations, Hennepin County is hosting free walk-in clinics so children can get vaccinated before the start of school.
Acknowledging that more families are falling behind on immunizations, Hennepin County is hosting free walk-in clinics so children can get vaccinated before the start of school.
Study links COVID-19 infections to increased asthma, allergy risk
A large study led by Karolinska Institutet found people who had COVID-19 face a higher risk of developing asthma, sinusitis and hay fever, but vaccination appears to reduce those risks.
A large study led by Karolinska Institutet found people who had COVID-19 face a higher risk of developing asthma, sinusitis and hay fever, but vaccination appears to reduce those risks.