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.
MN health officials warn about frostbite
Health officials at Hennepin Healthcare warn about frostbite and hypothermia. FOX 9's Babs Santos has the latest.
Health officials at Hennepin Healthcare warn about frostbite and hypothermia. FOX 9's Babs Santos has the latest.
Safety tips for shoveling snow
Shoveling snow is an unavoidable chore for some people, but if you’re not careful, you could end up seriously injured, or worse.
Shoveling snow is an unavoidable chore for some people, but if you’re not careful, you could end up seriously injured, or worse.
What is HMPV? China reportedly monitoring surge in respiratory virus cases
Videos showing crowded hospitals in China have fueled rumors and fear five years after the COVID-19 pandemic began the same way. Here's why experts say you shouldn't be worried.
Videos showing crowded hospitals in China have fueled rumors and fear five years after the COVID-19 pandemic began the same way. Here's why experts say you shouldn't be worried.
Jennifer Aniston's secrets to staying fit at 55 include strength training, burgers and martinis
Jennifer Aniston does not believe in 'no pain, no gain.'
Jennifer Aniston does not believe in 'no pain, no gain.'
US surgeon general calls for cancer warnings on alcohol
Alcohol is linked to roughly 100,000 cancer cases - and 20,000 cancer deaths - each year, but fewer than half of Americans are aware of the risk, the U.S. surgeon general says.
Alcohol is linked to roughly 100,000 cancer cases - and 20,000 cancer deaths - each year, but fewer than half of Americans are aware of the risk, the U.S. surgeon general says.
Norovirus outbreaks doubled in Minnesota in December over 2023
The holidays are behind us, but one thing you still want to be vigilant about is the rise in illnesses after spending time with loved ones.
The holidays are behind us, but one thing you still want to be vigilant about is the rise in illnesses after spending time with loved ones.
Drinking coffee or tea may lower the risk of certain cancers
What to know about new research linking coffee and tea consumption to reduced cancer risks in certain cases.
What to know about new research linking coffee and tea consumption to reduced cancer risks in certain cases.
Decriminalizing ‘magic mushrooms’ on Minnesota legislative agenda
The legalization of “magic mushrooms" could have serious support at the Minnesota Capitol in the new year.
The legalization of “magic mushrooms" could have serious support at the Minnesota Capitol in the new year.
Bird flu in cats: How to protect your pet after food recall
After a cat's death linked to contaminated pet food and rising cases in livestock, here's how to protect pets from bird flu.
After a cat's death linked to contaminated pet food and rising cases in livestock, here's how to protect pets from bird flu.
Norovirus outbreak: How to protect yourself from the ‘winter vomiting bug’
Cases of norovirus have surged in the first week of December alone, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Cases of norovirus have surged in the first week of December alone, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Minnesota PFAS ban: Youth motorsports hit under new law
A new law taking effect on Jan. 1 in Minnesota will limit the use of PFAS “forever chemicals" in products – in turn creating a ban on certain youth motorsports equipment.
A new law taking effect on Jan. 1 in Minnesota will limit the use of PFAS “forever chemicals" in products – in turn creating a ban on certain youth motorsports equipment.