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.
New FDA rules target those ubiquitous TV drug commercials
The agency’s new guidelines are created to eliminate pharmaceutical company practices that minimize or distract consumers from knowing risk information about drugs.
The agency’s new guidelines are created to eliminate pharmaceutical company practices that minimize or distract consumers from knowing risk information about drugs.
Loneliness linked to increased risk of dementia, cognitive decline: study
A new study shows loneliness increases the risk for dementia and cognitive impairment.
A new study shows loneliness increases the risk for dementia and cognitive impairment.
Helping young offenders: Meeting weighs options
A Youth Justice Town Hall took place Wednesday night at the Sabathani Community Center, on what to do about young people and the justice system. Our team has been covering this ongoing issue in our area.
A Youth Justice Town Hall took place Wednesday night at the Sabathani Community Center, on what to do about young people and the justice system. Our team has been covering this ongoing issue in our area.
E.coli cases linked to McDonald's climbs to 104
A multistate E. coli outbreak linked to onions served on McDonald’s Quarter Pounders has affected at least 104 people in 14 states, with 34 hospitalized, according to the CDC.
A multistate E. coli outbreak linked to onions served on McDonald’s Quarter Pounders has affected at least 104 people in 14 states, with 34 hospitalized, according to the CDC.
Radon testing: Schools with more lower-income students tested less, MDH reports
Schools with more students from lower-income families are less likely to be tested for radon, according to data from the Minnesota Department of Health showing less than half of public schools in the state were tested for radon between 2018 and 2022.
Schools with more students from lower-income families are less likely to be tested for radon, according to data from the Minnesota Department of Health showing less than half of public schools in the state were tested for radon between 2018 and 2022.
Edina parents advocate for timely notifications as lice cases continue
With an uptick in head lice cases, parents in Edina have been taking matters into their own hands - creating a system to notify parents of anonymously reported cases.
With an uptick in head lice cases, parents in Edina have been taking matters into their own hands - creating a system to notify parents of anonymously reported cases.
Medicare premiums increasing in 2025
Medicare’s premium increase for Part B in 2025 outpaces both inflation and the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA).
Medicare’s premium increase for Part B in 2025 outpaces both inflation and the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA).
14-year-old dies by suicide after Santa Clara schoolmates bully him about being homeless: father
A South Bay father said his teenage son took his own life after being bullied by other students at the high school they attended because he was homeless.
A South Bay father said his teenage son took his own life after being bullied by other students at the high school they attended because he was homeless.
Ian Leonard: 'It’s skin cancer, again.'
FOX 9 Chief Meteorologist Ian Leonard shares he's been diagnosed with skin cancer again.
FOX 9 Chief Meteorologist Ian Leonard shares he's been diagnosed with skin cancer again.
3M strategy to 'command' PFAS science detailed in video depositions
Depositions obtained by the FOX 9 Investigators show how 3M executives and scientists implemented a strategy designed to influence the science surrounding PFAS chemicals, shaped public perception, and attempted to keep some information secret.
Depositions obtained by the FOX 9 Investigators show how 3M executives and scientists implemented a strategy designed to influence the science surrounding PFAS chemicals, shaped public perception, and attempted to keep some information secret.
Allergic to working out: Living with exercise-induced anaphylaxis
A Plymouth, Minnesota, woman faces an unusual and life-threatening condition that makes exercising a potentially deadly activity for her.
A Plymouth, Minnesota, woman faces an unusual and life-threatening condition that makes exercising a potentially deadly activity for her.
Allergic to exercising: A deadly condition
A woman from Plymouth has a condition that makes her allergic to exercising, causing it to possibly be deadly. FOX 9's Leah Beno has the latest.
A woman from Plymouth has a condition that makes her allergic to exercising, causing it to possibly be deadly. FOX 9's Leah Beno has the latest.