2024 Twin Cities Marathon this weekend
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Thousands of runners are set to hit the pavement this weekend for the Twin Cities Marathon. FOX 9?s Se Kwon is at the Saint Paul RiverCentre with more.

MN hospitals prepare for possible IV fluid shortage following Hurricane Helene

Hospitals in the Twin Cities are bracing for a possible IV fluid shortage after Hurricane Helene forced a medical supply manufacturer to close its North Carolina plant.

IV bag shortage possibility after Hurricane Helene
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Minnesota hospitals are preparing for a possible IV fluid shortage after Hurricane Helene force medical supply manufacturer, Baxter International, to close. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni has the latest.

Kindergarten vaccine exemptions reach all-time high

More than 30 states reported lower vaccination rates among kindergartners for the 2023-2024 school year. Here's what that means for your child.

Breast cancer deaths down, but cases up — especially in younger women

A new American Cancer Society report highlights an alarming rise in breast cancer incidence, particularly among younger women and minorities, even as overall death rates continue to decline.

Over 1 in 3 children worldwide are nearsighted, study finds

A recent study reveals that over 1 in 3 children worldwide are currently nearsighted, with rates expected to rise further by 2050.

CVS Health to cut 2,900 jobs

CVS Health announced that it will cut 2,900 jobs as part of a cost-cutting plan.

New Minnesota laws that go into effect on Oct. 1: List

One new law will prohibit debt collectors from communicating about medical debt through an automated phone dialing system.

Is my COVID test expired? How to check, and what to do

If you have unused COVID tests lying around at home, they may be OK to still use. Here’s what to know as the cold and flu season ramps up.

Meet the women surgeons leading HCMC’s Orthopedic Department

On an average day for orthopedic surgeon Dr. Gudrun Mirick Mueller, preparations are underway to repair a patient's broken femur.

Ellen DeGeneres shares three recent health diagnoses during special

During Ellen DeGeneres' final Netflix special, the 66-year-old comedian opened up about her recent triple diagnosis as she got candid about aging.

Minnesotan dies after rabies exposure from bat
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A Minnesotan over the age of 65 is dead after being exposed to a rabies-infected bat earlier this month.

US suicides remain at highest level in nation’s history

A new report from the CDC reveals that more than 49,000 suicides were reported in 2023, which remain at the highest level in U.S. history.

'Galaxy Gas': Kids are inhaling dangerous levels of nitrous oxide

Videos of kids inhaling Galaxy Gas have taken off on social media, leading to new concerns about the dangers of abusing nitrous oxide.

Bloomington teacher cancer-free after first-ever double-lung transplant to treat cancer

A Bloomington educator who battled stage 4 colorectal cancer for nearly a decade and faced a grim prognosis is now in remission after a first-of-its-kind transplant.