Minnesota health care providers dropping some Medicare Advantage plans in 2025
Several healthcare provider networks in Minnesota are choosing not to accept specific Medicare Advantage plans in 2025 due to ongoing issues with reimbursements and denying coverage for medical services.
Several healthcare provider networks in Minnesota are choosing not to accept specific Medicare Advantage plans in 2025 due to ongoing issues with reimbursements and denying coverage for medical services.
Supreme Court decision clears way for graphic cigarette warning labels
More than 100 countries globally have adopted graphic cigarette warning labels. But it’s unclear when the new labels may appear in the U.S.
More than 100 countries globally have adopted graphic cigarette warning labels. But it’s unclear when the new labels may appear in the U.S.
Nowhere to go: Sending kids out of state costs
Minnesota spends millions on sending troubled youth out-of-state for care. FOX 9's Paul Blume has the story.
Minnesota spends millions on sending troubled youth out-of-state for care. FOX 9's Paul Blume has the story.
Ground beef recalled after 19 sickened in Minnesota
At least 19 Minnesotans fell ill from E. coli linked to a national recall of over 167,000 pounds of ground beef. Restaurants across Minnesota were affected, and four cases required hospitalization.
At least 19 Minnesotans fell ill from E. coli linked to a national recall of over 167,000 pounds of ground beef. Restaurants across Minnesota were affected, and four cases required hospitalization.
Health officials warn misusing antibiotics can lead to deadly resistance
Health officials are dedicating Nov. 18-24 as Antibiotic Awareness Week to bring awareness to what they are calling a public health threat.
Health officials are dedicating Nov. 18-24 as Antibiotic Awareness Week to bring awareness to what they are calling a public health threat.
ChatGPT outperformed doctors in diagnostic accuracy, study reveals
A study reveals ChatGPT-4 outperformed doctors in diagnosing medical conditions, but skepticism and underutilization of AI tools hinder its integration into healthcare.
A study reveals ChatGPT-4 outperformed doctors in diagnosing medical conditions, but skepticism and underutilization of AI tools hinder its integration into healthcare.
Twin Cities E. coli illnesses prompt nation-wide recall
A meat-packing supplier is recalling thousands of pounds of ground beef after at least 15 cases of E. coli infections have been reported in Minnesota.
A meat-packing supplier is recalling thousands of pounds of ground beef after at least 15 cases of E. coli infections have been reported in Minnesota.
Face transplant at Mayo Clinic transforms Michigan man's life
Nearly a decade after he shot himself in a failed suicide attempt, Derek Pfaff underwent a 50-hour face transplant at Mayo Clinic, restoring his ability to eat and breathe normally.
Nearly a decade after he shot himself in a failed suicide attempt, Derek Pfaff underwent a 50-hour face transplant at Mayo Clinic, restoring his ability to eat and breathe normally.
Minneapolis replacing lead water pipes for property owners at no charge
Minneapolis officials are working to replace aging water infrastructure, including lead pipes, at properties across the city without any charge to owners.
Minneapolis officials are working to replace aging water infrastructure, including lead pipes, at properties across the city without any charge to owners.
US alcohol-related deaths more than double over past 20 years
A study reveals U.S. alcohol-related deaths nearly doubled between 1999 and 2020, with sharp increases among young adults, women, and Asian-Pacific Islander communities.
A study reveals U.S. alcohol-related deaths nearly doubled between 1999 and 2020, with sharp increases among young adults, women, and Asian-Pacific Islander communities.
Trump nominates Dr. Oz to lead Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Donald Trump says he is nominating TV doctor Mehmet Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Donald Trump says he is nominating TV doctor Mehmet Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Does cooking carrots kill E. coli? What to know amid outbreak
Learn if cooking carrots can kill E. coli and how to stay safe amid the outbreak linked to Grimmway Farms’ recalled organic carrots.
Learn if cooking carrots can kill E. coli and how to stay safe amid the outbreak linked to Grimmway Farms’ recalled organic carrots.
Here's how much vaccinations dropped among kindergartners during 2023 school year
Vaccination coverage among Kindergarten students was lower across all vaccines compared to the previous year.
Vaccination coverage among Kindergarten students was lower across all vaccines compared to the previous year.
Obesity could affect 260M Americans by 2050, study warns
A study published in The Lancet projects that by 2050, nearly 260 million Americans, including 43.1 million children and adolescents, will be overweight or obese.
A study published in The Lancet projects that by 2050, nearly 260 million Americans, including 43.1 million children and adolescents, will be overweight or obese.
Is it flu or COVID? At-home tests can now tell you
While symptoms of the flu and COVID are similar, the viruses that cause each illness are different. New tests this winter season can tell you at home what you’re sick with.
While symptoms of the flu and COVID are similar, the viruses that cause each illness are different. New tests this winter season can tell you at home what you’re sick with.
Deadly E. Coli outbreak linked to organic carrots
Whole and baby carrots sold by Grimmway Farms have been linked to an E. Coli outbreak, which has left at least 39 people sick and one person dead. So far, five cases have been reported in Minnesota. FOX 9?s Kelly O?Connell has more.
Whole and baby carrots sold by Grimmway Farms have been linked to an E. Coli outbreak, which has left at least 39 people sick and one person dead. So far, five cases have been reported in Minnesota. FOX 9?s Kelly O?Connell has more.
New form of mpox reported in US for 1st time
A U.S. resident who had traveled to eastern Africa is the first confirmed U.S. case of a new form of mpox.
A U.S. resident who had traveled to eastern Africa is the first confirmed U.S. case of a new form of mpox.
Trump HHS pick RFK wants to remove fluoride in drinking water
President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Health and Human Services Department is raising concerns in the dental community over his push to rid the country’s public water supply of fluoride.
President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Health and Human Services Department is raising concerns in the dental community over his push to rid the country’s public water supply of fluoride.
Twin Cities E. coli infections traced to hamburger from restaurants
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is warning the public about E. coli infections that have been traced to hamburgers served at Twin Cities restaurants.
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is warning the public about E. coli infections that have been traced to hamburgers served at Twin Cities restaurants.
Is beef tallow healthier than seed oils? Unpacking RFK Jr.'s views
President-elect Trump’s HHS nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has stirred a debate over cooking oils, claiming beef tallow is a healthier option than seed oils like canola. Experts weigh in.
President-elect Trump’s HHS nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has stirred a debate over cooking oils, claiming beef tallow is a healthier option than seed oils like canola. Experts weigh in.