FDA bans Red 3 food dye: What products contain the dye?
The Food and Drug Administration is ordering food and drug makers to remove Red 3 dye from products U.S. consumers eat and drink.
The Food and Drug Administration is ordering food and drug makers to remove Red 3 dye from products U.S. consumers eat and drink.
EPA: Chemicals in sewage sludge fertilizer are causing cancer–here's who is most at risk
The harmful chemicals that build up in the body by eating certain foods can cause kidney and prostate cancer.
The harmful chemicals that build up in the body by eating certain foods can cause kidney and prostate cancer.
FTC says Optum, other prescription benefit managers inflate cancer drug prices 1,000%
Prescription benefit managers have been under growing scrutiny from state and federal regulators who have accused them of creating pharmacy deserts by steering consumers to their own pharmacies and driving independent pharmacists out of business.
Prescription benefit managers have been under growing scrutiny from state and federal regulators who have accused them of creating pharmacy deserts by steering consumers to their own pharmacies and driving independent pharmacists out of business.
Up to 4 in 10 Americans over 55 could develop dementia: How to reduce your risk
A new study estimates that up to 4 in 10 people over 55 could develop dementia, but experts share steps to lower the risk.
A new study estimates that up to 4 in 10 people over 55 could develop dementia, but experts share steps to lower the risk.
Minnesota marijuana rules public comment period opens today
A 30-day comment period for those hoping to provide input on rules in regulations governing the recreational marijuana market once licenses are doled out to business owners is now open.
A 30-day comment period for those hoping to provide input on rules in regulations governing the recreational marijuana market once licenses are doled out to business owners is now open.
Boar's Head listeria outbreak was due to poor sanitation, USDA report finds
The new report reveals that the listeria outbreak was connected to a Boar’s Head facility in Virginia.
The new report reveals that the listeria outbreak was connected to a Boar’s Head facility in Virginia.
Minnesota hockey team aiming to break another fundraising record
A Minnesota hockey team is raising money for local pediatric hospitals through nonprofit Hockey Kids 4 Kids.
A Minnesota hockey team is raising money for local pediatric hospitals through nonprofit Hockey Kids 4 Kids.
MN hockey teams aiming to help pediatric hospitals
Through the nonprofit, Hockey Kids4Kids, local youth hockey players have been raising money for pediatric hospitals. FOX 9's Leah Beno has the story.
Through the nonprofit, Hockey Kids4Kids, local youth hockey players have been raising money for pediatric hospitals. FOX 9's Leah Beno has the story.
Respiratory illnesses increasing nationwide
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) reported more than 60 norovirus outbreaks in December, about three times more outbreaks than what is typical for this time of year, with 1,100 individual cases reported. MDH is reporting 14 more influenza deaths and around 1,200 new hospitalizations in the last two weeks. Along with COVID and RSV, many are trying to avoid what some doctors call the ?quad-demic.? Dr. David Hilden, from Hennepin Healthcare joined FOX 9 to give advice on staying healthy. He?s also the host of the Healthy Matters podcast.
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) reported more than 60 norovirus outbreaks in December, about three times more outbreaks than what is typical for this time of year, with 1,100 individual cases reported. MDH is reporting 14 more influenza deaths and around 1,200 new hospitalizations in the last two weeks. Along with COVID and RSV, many are trying to avoid what some doctors call the ?quad-demic.? Dr. David Hilden, from Hennepin Healthcare joined FOX 9 to give advice on staying healthy. He?s also the host of the Healthy Matters podcast.
Hospitals filling up as Minnesota sees unprecedented flu spike
Health experts are alarmed by what they’re seeing. Minnesota is experiencing a record number of influenza hospitalizations dating all the way back to 2008.
Health experts are alarmed by what they’re seeing. Minnesota is experiencing a record number of influenza hospitalizations dating all the way back to 2008.
New record for flu hospitalizations in Minnesota
The flu and other viruses are on the rise across the country. In Minnesota, a new record has been set for hospitalizations due to the flu. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has the latest.
The flu and other viruses are on the rise across the country. In Minnesota, a new record has been set for hospitalizations due to the flu. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has the latest.
Catching cancer-causing element that lurks mostly in Minnesota homes
A cancer-causing chemical element is secretly lurking in a lot of Minnesota homes, and there's free tests available to find out if you could be in the danger zone.
A cancer-causing chemical element is secretly lurking in a lot of Minnesota homes, and there's free tests available to find out if you could be in the danger zone.
How to make a DIY air filter with a box fan
Homemade air filters can be a cheap and effective way to protect your home from the harmful effects of wildfire smoke.
Homemade air filters can be a cheap and effective way to protect your home from the harmful effects of wildfire smoke.
How to stop wildfire smoke from getting into your home and car
Raging winter wildfires in Los Angeles are a grim reminder of how quickly wildfire smoke can creep into your neighborhood – and your home and car.
Raging winter wildfires in Los Angeles are a grim reminder of how quickly wildfire smoke can creep into your neighborhood – and your home and car.
Fewer than 1 in 1,000 US adolescents receive gender-affirming medications, researchers find
A new study reveals that fewer than 1 in 1,000 U.S. teens receive gender-affirming medications, offering clarity on a highly debated issue in health care.
A new study reveals that fewer than 1 in 1,000 U.S. teens receive gender-affirming medications, offering clarity on a highly debated issue in health care.
Whooping cough: Cases increased by 400% in 2024
The CDC said that cases of whooping cause increased across the United States, which indicated a return to more typical pre-COVID pandemic trends.
The CDC said that cases of whooping cause increased across the United States, which indicated a return to more typical pre-COVID pandemic trends.
Bird flu latest: Louisiana confirms 1st human death in US
Louisiana reported the first U.S. death from bird flu or H5N1. Here’s what we know.
Louisiana reported the first U.S. death from bird flu or H5N1. Here’s what we know.
AI detects ovarian cancer better than human experts in new study
In a new study led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden, AI models did a better job of detecting ovarian cancer than human doctors.
In a new study led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden, AI models did a better job of detecting ovarian cancer than human doctors.
Norovirus outbreaks spiked in December: How to stay safe
The highly contagious virus can cause vomiting, nausea, and stomach pain and these are the ways to protect yourself.
The highly contagious virus can cause vomiting, nausea, and stomach pain and these are the ways to protect yourself.
Costco cold remedy recalled due to possible 'contamination'
A Costco over-the-counter cold and flu medicine has been impacted for second time in less than a month.
A Costco over-the-counter cold and flu medicine has been impacted for second time in less than a month.