What's growing on your reusable water bottle? The gross results

What’s lurking in your child's lunch bag? We asked Dr. Shilpi Agarwai that question earlier this week – and her answers were anything but pleasant!

State Patrol makes special delivery for child with lung disease
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A team effort by the State Patrol helped a child with a rare lung disease, who was having trouble breathing. When the child was transferred from a hospital in Fergus Falls to Minneapolis, something important was left behind and that's when they starting driving.

U of M muscular dystrophy research gives patients hope

University of Minnesota research focused on a specific type of muscular dystrophy is giving patients renewed hope. 

National Nutrition Month Recipes

Recipes from Sunday's segment on National Nutrition Month from Christina Meyer Jax.

U of M research give muscular dystrophy patients new hope
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University of Minnesota research focused on a specific type of muscular dystrophy is giving patients renewed hope.

White House, in gamble, demands make-or-break health vote

Abandoning negotiations, President Donald Trump on Thursday demanded a make-or-break vote on health care legislation in the House, threatening to leave "Obamacare" in place and move on to other issues if Friday's vote fails.

Allergic to your pet? These tips might help

Suzie Sloan's dogs love their Atlanta backyard, and Suzie and her husband love their dogs.

Report says nurse neglected patient in severe pain during final hours
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An investigative report by the Minnesota Department of Health revealed tragic details about one patient's end of life care. It laid out what appears to be unnecessary pain and suffering of a 58-year-old man while in the care of a nurse at a St. Cloud nursing home during August of 2016.

Woman dies after drinking herbal tea from San Francisco medicinal shop

A woman who was sickened and left in critical condition after consuming herbal tea from a San Francisco medicinal shop in San Francisco's Chinatown has died, health authorities announced Monday.

Recipes for boosting your metabolism

Fox 9 checks out some recipes to help boost your metabolism. Find recipes here.

Doctors emphasize importance of cardiac rehab after heart attacks

As a former marathon runner, mostly on a vegan diet, Joel Erickson is not the healthy type most would expect to have a heart attack at 46 years old.

Doctors emphasize importance of cardiac rehab after heart attacks
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As a former marathon runner, mostly on a vegan diet, Joel Erickson is not the healthy type most would expect to have a heart attack at 46 years old.

Children's Minnesota ends contract with Blue Cross Blue Shield

Children’s Minnesota announced Monday it is ending its contract with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota effective on July 5, unless a new contract agreement is reached.

Bacon, soda & too few nuts tied to big portion of US deaths

Gorging on bacon, skimping on nuts? These are among food habits that new research links with deaths from heart disease, strokes and diabetes.

Teens & Vaping: health effects and more

Alix Kendall sits down to talk about teens and vaping with Dr. Andrew Stiehm, a pulmonologist from United Lung and Sleep Clinic, and Giovan Jenkins 9th Grade Dean at Washburn High School in Minneapolis.

Bird flu in Tennessee poses risk to Minnesota

Tens of thousands of chickens have been destroyed at a Tennessee chicken farm due to an outbreak of avian influenza. The U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed 73,500 chickens at the Tyson Foods supplier were destroyed and will not enter the food system.

Bird flu found at Tyson Foods chicken supplier

The U.S. Department of Agriculture said 73,500 chickens were destroyed at the facility and will not enter the food system. The H7 avian influenza can be deadly to chickens and turkeys.

New Peep flavored Oreos causing colorful side effects

In mid-February, Oreo released a limited edition “Peeps” flavor with a vanilla shell and pink colored filling.