Mpls beaches closed amid heat
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Closed beaches in Minneapolis made a hot Sunday even worse for city residents looking to cool down.

Minnesota children's vaccine rate declines
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Vaccine rates for Minnesota children are declining amid a rise in measles cases and school about to start in the state. FOX 9's Rob Olson has the story.

Minnesota children's vaccine rates decline since pandemic

Minnesota health officials, including ones at M Health Fairview, are sounding the alarm as children's vaccine rates decline in Minnesota. This comes during an outbreak of measles across the globe, and as school is about to start in the state. 

Free at-home COVID-19 test program will restart late September

The U.S. Health and Human Services agency announced the free at-home COVID-19 test program will restart in late September but have not set an exact date.

MPCA reveals cause of Mississippi River sheen

The cause of a sheen spotted on the Mississippi River near Coon Rapids earlier in the week has been identified.

Fluoride at twice the recommended limit is linked to lower IQ in kids, US government report says

The 324-page report, based on previous published studies, marks the first time a federal agency determined that there is a connection between higher levels of fluoride exposure and lower IQ in kids.

The cost of IVF in 2024

Here’s a look at how much it costs to get pregnant through IVF in 2024.

Danielle Fishel, 'Boy Meets World' star, reveals breast cancer diagnosis

Danielle Fishel, the beloved lead of the popular ‘90s sitcom “Boy Meets World,” revealed a shocking health update on their latest podcast episode.

Medicare drugs prices negotiations could result in ‘billions in savings’

Older adults could save $1.5 billion a year in out-of-pocket medication costs under a new price structure for ten commonly prescribed drugs.

What is mpox? WHO declares global emergency amid outbreak in Africa

On Wednesday, the World Health Organization declared a global emergency amid a deadly outbreak of mpox (also known as monkeypox) in Africa.

Safe Harbor Program increasingly supporting at-risk youth: Report

A newly released evaluation report by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has found the Safe Harbor Program has been successful in supporting youth who have been exploited, or victims of sex trafficking.

Growing mpox outbreak could spur global emergency, health officials say

The risk of mpox spreading in the U.S. remains low, but the CDC has put health care providers on alert as infections surge in Africa.