Measles update: These 5 states now have active outbreaks
Measles outbreaks are surging in 5 U.S. states, with over 400 cases in Texas and two deaths. Here’s what to know.
Measles outbreaks are surging in 5 U.S. states, with over 400 cases in Texas and two deaths. Here’s what to know.
Trump FDA layoffs included staff working on bird flu response: Report
A Reuters report says the Trump administration’s mass layoffs at the FDA included staff working on the agency’s bird flu response, alarming health experts.
A Reuters report says the Trump administration’s mass layoffs at the FDA included staff working on the agency’s bird flu response, alarming health experts.
House GOP aims at DFL signatures, including universal free meals
Both universal free meals in schools and a program that helps with college tuition for low-income learners would shrink if the GOP can pass bills aimed at budget cuts.
Both universal free meals in schools and a program that helps with college tuition for low-income learners would shrink if the GOP can pass bills aimed at budget cuts.
Children’s Minnesota nurse gives back to same department that helped her
A Children's Minnesota nurse is giving back to other children in the same department that she was treated in as a kid.
A Children's Minnesota nurse is giving back to other children in the same department that she was treated in as a kid.
Minnesota Department of Health announces layoffs after federal cuts
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) announced layoffs on Tuesday that the state is blaming on federal funding cuts.
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) announced layoffs on Tuesday that the state is blaming on federal funding cuts.
Cold plunges may help your cells fight stress, new study shows
A new study from the University of Ottawa finds repeated cold plunges may improve cellular health and resilience by enhancing autophagy and reducing damage signals.
A new study from the University of Ottawa finds repeated cold plunges may improve cellular health and resilience by enhancing autophagy and reducing damage signals.
Which US city is the healthiest to live in?
WalletHub has ranked the healthiest U.S. cities based on factors like healthcare, food, fitness, and green space.
WalletHub has ranked the healthiest U.S. cities based on factors like healthcare, food, fitness, and green space.
RFK Jr. says states can – and should – block soda from food stamps benefits
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says states will now be allowed to ban people from using SNAP benefits – better known as food stamps – to pay for sodas.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says states will now be allowed to ban people from using SNAP benefits – better known as food stamps – to pay for sodas.
Security cams in MN daycares required under new bill before lawmakers
Lawmakers are considering requiring all daycares in the state have security cameras in infant and toddler areas, while allowing parents to access any footage for at least 60 days.
Lawmakers are considering requiring all daycares in the state have security cameras in infant and toddler areas, while allowing parents to access any footage for at least 60 days.
Immunization funding pulled by Trump administration, Minneapolis Health Department says
Federal COVID-19 immunization funding has been pulled back by the Trump administration, the Minneapolis Health Department announced on Wednesday.
Federal COVID-19 immunization funding has been pulled back by the Trump administration, the Minneapolis Health Department announced on Wednesday.
Kansas measles cases reach 23; new Ohio outbreak sickens 10
A growing measles outbreak in Kansas has reached 23 cases and may be linked to earlier outbreaks in Texas and New Mexico. Ohio is now reporting 10 cases, with wider exposure concerns.
A growing measles outbreak in Kansas has reached 23 cases and may be linked to earlier outbreaks in Texas and New Mexico. Ohio is now reporting 10 cases, with wider exposure concerns.
Bird flu outbreak: Handle with care, not panic
Bird flu popped up in Minnesota dairy cattle again this week, setting off concerns about how safe our food is and whether we’ll ever get a break in the cost of eggs.
Bird flu popped up in Minnesota dairy cattle again this week, setting off concerns about how safe our food is and whether we’ll ever get a break in the cost of eggs.
MN lawmakers address bird flu outbreak concerns
Minnesota lawmakers and health officials are addressing the public on concerns over food supply disruption after bird flu was detected in a Minnesota dairy herd earlier this week. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the latest.
Minnesota lawmakers and health officials are addressing the public on concerns over food supply disruption after bird flu was detected in a Minnesota dairy herd earlier this week. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the latest.
Minnesota’s bird flu response outlined by state leaders as mutation continues
State leaders are providing insight into how they plan to handle a bird flu outbreak in Minnesota that is helping drive egg prices up.
State leaders are providing insight into how they plan to handle a bird flu outbreak in Minnesota that is helping drive egg prices up.
Minnesota health officials identify first measles case of 2025
A person who flew from Minnesota to Washington, D.C., later tested positive for measles and health officials warned others may have been exposed.
A person who flew from Minnesota to Washington, D.C., later tested positive for measles and health officials warned others may have been exposed.
MDH identifies 1st measles case of 2025
The Minnesota Department of Health has identified the state's first measles case of the year. Nearly 400 cases have been confirmed across 18 states so far this year. FOX 9's Bill Keller has more on the story.
The Minnesota Department of Health has identified the state's first measles case of the year. Nearly 400 cases have been confirmed across 18 states so far this year. FOX 9's Bill Keller has more on the story.
Opioid overdose deaths in Minnesota drop by 24%, study finds
The opioid overdose death rate in Minnesota dropped by 24.4% between 2023 and 2024 – one of the steepest declines nationwide.
The opioid overdose death rate in Minnesota dropped by 24.4% between 2023 and 2024 – one of the steepest declines nationwide.
Magic mushroom personal use penalties in MN eliminated in new bill
The personal use and possession of psilocybin – often found in recreational “magic mushrooms" – by people 21 and older would be decriminalized under the newly proposed bill.
The personal use and possession of psilocybin – often found in recreational “magic mushrooms" – by people 21 and older would be decriminalized under the newly proposed bill.
Brett Gardner's son died in his sleep on family vacation in Costa Rica: Details
In a statement to FOX 5, the State Department confirmed that the death happened on March 21 in Costa Rica and that they would be monitoring local authorities' investigation into the cause of death.
In a statement to FOX 5, the State Department confirmed that the death happened on March 21 in Costa Rica and that they would be monitoring local authorities' investigation into the cause of death.
RFK Jr. reportedly plans to ban pharmaceutical ads on TV
As Robert F. Kennedy Jr. settles into his role as President Donald Trump’s health secretary, one major promise he’s made is still on table - banning pharmaceutical ads.
As Robert F. Kennedy Jr. settles into his role as President Donald Trump’s health secretary, one major promise he’s made is still on table - banning pharmaceutical ads.