Fall and Winter can be tough on skin, even in the South

Winter can be tough on skin, even in the South. So when Atlanta dermatologist Rutledge Forney sees patients coming in with skin that feels tight, parched, and itchy.

Minnesota nurses to file grievances over flu shot objection firings

The Minnesota Nurses Association will file grievances to win back the jobs and paychecks of any registered nurse fired for not participating in Essentia Health's mandatory flu shot policy.

U of M study uses eye exam to detect early stages of Alzheimer's Disease

If the eyes are the windows to the brain, Dr. Swati More, assistant professor at the University of Minnesota Center for Drug Design, may have a peek at what the human retina reveals about the early stages of Alzheimer’s.

NutriBullet owners claim devices 'burst;' caused severe burns and cuts

At least 14 owners of the popular 'NutriBullet' blender are suing the company after they say their devices burst during use and left them with severe lacerations or painful burns, but the company is pushing back in a conversation with FOX 11.

U of M pancreatitis procedure reaches major milestone

A procedure, created at the University of Minnesota, to help cure pancreatitis reached a major milestone within the university health system.

What you should know about new blood pressure guidelines

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — New guidelines lower the threshold for high blood pressure, adding 30 million Americans to those who have the condition, which now plagues nearly half of U.S. adults.

Tuberculosis outbreak in Ramsey County largest in country

An outbreak of tuberculosis in Ramsey County is now the largest in the country with 17 people contracting the disease, according to Minnesota Department of Health officials. Six people have died with three dying as a direct result from the disease.

How to make a better pie this holiday season

Executive Pastry Chef at Alma in Minneapolis stops by Fox 9 to give some tips on how to make a better pie this holiday season.

Device helps St. Paul woman with epilepsy become pregnant

A way to combat epileptic seizures has changed the life of a St. Paul woman. She credits a medical device with helping her become a mom.

82-year old man cuddles NICU babies

Lights are low and all is quiet inside Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite's neonatal intensive care unit. In a large, plush, green chair sits 82-year old David Deutschman snuggling the tiny triplet against his chest.

Sam Adams introduces $199 beer that's illegal in 12 states, but not California

Samuel Adams just announced a limited-edition special craft beer called Utopias.  It’s 56 proof and it’s illegal in 12 states because of its alcohol content, but not California! 

Lawsuit: Minnesota sales rep 'significant player' in generic drug price fixing

Minnesota’s attorney general is moving to file a lawsuit against a dozen pharmaceutical companies for allegedly scheming to illegally drive up the prices of widely-used generic drugs. The drugs named in the lawsuit are prescribed for common ailments like arthritis, asthma, diabetes, high blood pressure and anxiety.

CDC: 20 million Americans may have a sexually-transmitted infection

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says sexually transmitted diseases are now at an all-time high in the U.S., with more than 2 million new infections in 2016 of 3 of the most common infections, chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis.

FDA warns about too much black licorice this Halloween

If you’re getting ready for a night of Halloween trick-or-treating, the Food and Drug Administration has some advice for you: don’t eat too much black licorice. 

Low-sugar treats for a healthier Halloween

Halloween is a couple days away! One spooky statistic is the average U.S. trick-or-treater takes home 600 grams of sugar, which is the equivalent to three cups of the sweet stuff.

What 'public health crisis' means to Augsburg recovery program

Matt Revers' college experience included three universities and plenty of heroin. Two trips to Hazelden for treatment and seven years later, he's found a home at Augsburg with the Step Up program.

Trump declares U.S. opioid emergency but pledges no new money

In ringing and personal terms, President Donald Trump on Thursday pledged that "we will overcome addiction in America," declaring opioid abuse a national public health emergency and announcing new steps to combat what he described as the worst drug crisis in U.S. history.

Clearing up confusion on MNsure health care enrollment

As Congress still fights over how to reform health care, it's causing a lot of confusion on health coverage as people prepare for the new year.