Bill hopes to increase psychiatric beds in MN
Minnesota and across the country, a lack of psychiatric beds is straining the system.
Minnesota and across the country, a lack of psychiatric beds is straining the system.
Family claims Delta mocked allergy request
A Minnesota family says they felt embarrassed and mocked when a Delta Air Lines crew refused their request not to serve tree nuts on the plane to protect their young daughter, who has a life-threatening allergy.
A Minnesota family says they felt embarrassed and mocked when a Delta Air Lines crew refused their request not to serve tree nuts on the plane to protect their young daughter, who has a life-threatening allergy.
Meta to shield teens on Instagram, Facebook from self-harm, eating disorders content
Meta said Tuesday it will start hiding inappropriate content from teenagers' accounts on Instagram and Facebook, including posts about suicide, self-harm and eating disorders.
Meta said Tuesday it will start hiding inappropriate content from teenagers' accounts on Instagram and Facebook, including posts about suicide, self-harm and eating disorders.
How much rock salt do you need to use?
As it turns out, you probably don't need to use as much rock salt to melt ice on your property -- and overuse is having some ill effects on the environment.
As it turns out, you probably don't need to use as much rock salt to melt ice on your property -- and overuse is having some ill effects on the environment.
Tips for a successful Dry January
UnitedHealthcare Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Abigail Miller provides tips on how to have a successful Dry January, and gives details on the health benefits when participating in Dry January.
UnitedHealthcare Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Abigail Miller provides tips on how to have a successful Dry January, and gives details on the health benefits when participating in Dry January.
Apple Watch feature saves woman from near-fatal carbon monoxide poisoning: I was 'extremely scared'
The Apple Watch feature instantly connects users to 911 after holding down the side button for five seconds.
The Apple Watch feature instantly connects users to 911 after holding down the side button for five seconds.
Wearing hearing aids routinely could lengthen people's lives, study suggests
With hearing loss affecting millions of people in the U.S., a new study finds that if not treated, it can cause health problems, including higher risks of dementia.
With hearing loss affecting millions of people in the U.S., a new study finds that if not treated, it can cause health problems, including higher risks of dementia.
More hospitals requiring masks as flu, COVID-19 cases surge
More U.S. hospitals are requiring masks and limiting visitors as health officials face a post-holiday spike in flu and other illnesses.
More U.S. hospitals are requiring masks and limiting visitors as health officials face a post-holiday spike in flu and other illnesses.
Alzheimer's drugs may enter brain faster with new ultrasound tool, study finds
In a novel experiment, West Virginia University researchers used an ultrasound tool in spots in the brain to enhance the removal of Alzheimer’s trademark brain-clogging plaque.
In a novel experiment, West Virginia University researchers used an ultrasound tool in spots in the brain to enhance the removal of Alzheimer’s trademark brain-clogging plaque.
RSV slows, but flu and COVID-19 cases are soaring
A surge in flu and COVID-19 illnesses has led to tens of thousands of hospitalizations near the end of 2023, the CDC reported in new data.
A surge in flu and COVID-19 illnesses has led to tens of thousands of hospitalizations near the end of 2023, the CDC reported in new data.
Mystery solved! Researchers crack code on why your urine is yellow
Researchers have cracked the code behind the yellow hue of urine. In a groundbreaking discovery, they identified the microbial enzyme responsible for this color.
Researchers have cracked the code behind the yellow hue of urine. In a groundbreaking discovery, they identified the microbial enzyme responsible for this color.
Respiratory viruses rise nationwide, COVID-19 cases in Minnesota spike
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning of a rise in respiratory virus activity following the holidays, as influenza, COVID-19 and RSV cases surge nationwide.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning of a rise in respiratory virus activity following the holidays, as influenza, COVID-19 and RSV cases surge nationwide.
Twin Cities illnesses on the rise
A rise in respiratory cases are being seen throughout the Twin Cities, with doctors warning of another potential spike after holiday gatherings.
A rise in respiratory cases are being seen throughout the Twin Cities, with doctors warning of another potential spike after holiday gatherings.
Homeless encampment residents sue mayor
Residents of a homeless encampment in Minneapolis are suing Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey in an effort to stop an eviction at what?s known as the Nenookaasi healing center.
Residents of a homeless encampment in Minneapolis are suing Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey in an effort to stop an eviction at what?s known as the Nenookaasi healing center.
Specific ideas and ways to change your life in 2024
New year’s resolutions get a bad rap. Here are some specific, small things you could start doing that are sure to bring big changes ahead.
New year’s resolutions get a bad rap. Here are some specific, small things you could start doing that are sure to bring big changes ahead.
Minnesotans share resolutions, many say they’re skipping the tradition
While many people will set new goals and lean into better habits as the new year begins, plenty of people say they’re skipping New Year’s resolutions.
While many people will set new goals and lean into better habits as the new year begins, plenty of people say they’re skipping New Year’s resolutions.
Service organizations offering canine companions
A coordinated effort has provided an Elk River teen and her family a dog that will help her manager her diabetes. FOX 9?s Rob Olson has the story.
A coordinated effort has provided an Elk River teen and her family a dog that will help her manager her diabetes. FOX 9?s Rob Olson has the story.
Move over Ozempic... there's a vibrating pill that tricks stomachs into feeling full
Tricking stomachs into thinking they are full is the idea behind a potential weight-loss treatment, with a vibrating capsule showing promise in animals.
Tricking stomachs into thinking they are full is the idea behind a potential weight-loss treatment, with a vibrating capsule showing promise in animals.
Hundreds of Air Force nuclear missile workers have cancer, documents show
The Air Force is working on an official count of how many current or former missile community service members have cancer.
The Air Force is working on an official count of how many current or former missile community service members have cancer.
Wildfires may release cancer-causing chromium 6, study reveals
A recent study from Stanford University has revealed a concerning connection between wildfires and the release of chromium 6, a known cancer-causing agent.
A recent study from Stanford University has revealed a concerning connection between wildfires and the release of chromium 6, a known cancer-causing agent.