Texas investigates American Academy of Pediatrics over childhood vaccine recommendations
The Texas Attorney General’s Office said Wednesday it has opened an investigation into the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) over the group’s promotion of childhood vaccines.
The Texas Attorney General’s Office said Wednesday it has opened an investigation into the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) over the group’s promotion of childhood vaccines.
UCare plans layoff of 100+ remote workers as operations wind down
UCare has announced the permanent layoff of 102 workers on Wednesday as the health insurer plans to wind down operations in Minnesota by the end of 2026.
UCare has announced the permanent layoff of 102 workers on Wednesday as the health insurer plans to wind down operations in Minnesota by the end of 2026.
These states have the most underprivileged children, study finds
A new WalletHub study ranks the states where underprivileged children face the greatest challenges, based on factors including poverty, health and education.
A new WalletHub study ranks the states where underprivileged children face the greatest challenges, based on factors including poverty, health and education.
Nation's largest food distributor halts Mexican lettuce purchases after outbreak linked to two deaths
Sysco, the nation's largest food distributor, will stop buying iceberg lettuce from Mexico as federal health officials investigate a multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to the product, the company's CEO said Tuesday.
Sysco, the nation's largest food distributor, will stop buying iceberg lettuce from Mexico as federal health officials investigate a multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to the product, the company's CEO said Tuesday.
Perez Hilton hospitalized following concerning TikTok livestream, wellness check
Media personality Perez Hilton was hospitalized in Miami after law enforcement and emergency services responded to a mental health crisis during a live broadcast.
Media personality Perez Hilton was hospitalized in Miami after law enforcement and emergency services responded to a mental health crisis during a live broadcast.
Chronic wasting disease confirmed in wild deer near Stillwater
A wild deer found near Stillwater has tested positive for chronic wasting disease, prompting new action from the Minnesota DNR.
A wild deer found near Stillwater has tested positive for chronic wasting disease, prompting new action from the Minnesota DNR.
Assisted facility ‘happy hour’ begins in Minnesota
Assisted facility residents have helped Minnesota lawmakers change state laws around serving alcohol in the homes they now live. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard has the latest.
Assisted facility residents have helped Minnesota lawmakers change state laws around serving alcohol in the homes they now live. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard has the latest.
Chipotle pulls jalapeños from stores after salmonella outbreak in Minnesota
Chipotle is pulling jalapeños from its store after a salmonella outbreak in Minnesota.
Chipotle is pulling jalapeños from its store after a salmonella outbreak in Minnesota.
Early eating habits could have lasting effects on dementia risk, study suggests
Consuming less of this during pregnancy and the first years of life may lower the risk of developing dementia decades later.
Consuming less of this during pregnancy and the first years of life may lower the risk of developing dementia decades later.
Cyclosporiasis outbreak deaths: 2 dead in Michigan as cases continue to climb
Michigan is reporting two deaths in the cyclosporiasis outbreak among its most recent case update Monday.
Michigan is reporting two deaths in the cyclosporiasis outbreak among its most recent case update Monday.
Rethinking protein: Less may be more for healthy aging, study finds
A new study pushes back on the idea that people generally should be consuming more and more protein.
A new study pushes back on the idea that people generally should be consuming more and more protein.
Assisted living facility found neglectful after resident given 12 shots, beer before doctor's visit
A Stearns County assisted living facility is under scrutiny after a resident drank heavily before a doctor’s appointment, but both the resident and the facility’s owner say there’s more to the story.
A Stearns County assisted living facility is under scrutiny after a resident drank heavily before a doctor’s appointment, but both the resident and the facility’s owner say there’s more to the story.
St. Paul foundry to close in December after air pollution fight with state regulators
A century-old foundry in St. Paul is shutting down, leaving neighbors relieved after years of concerns about air pollution.
A century-old foundry in St. Paul is shutting down, leaving neighbors relieved after years of concerns about air pollution.
Minnesota Paid Leave premiums won't increase for 2027, DEED says
The premium rate for the Minnesota Paid Leave program will not increase for 2027 and instead remain steady at 0.88% of covered wages, state officials announced Friday.
The premium rate for the Minnesota Paid Leave program will not increase for 2027 and instead remain steady at 0.88% of covered wages, state officials announced Friday.
Older adults taking 5 or more prescription drugs face higher risk of death, study finds
Older adults who take five or more prescription medications face a significantly higher risk of death compared to those taking fewer drugs, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
Older adults who take five or more prescription medications face a significantly higher risk of death compared to those taking fewer drugs, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
CDC says Cyclospora reported in 45 states
Federal health officials say they've not gotten reports of more than 18,000 cases of Cyclospora across the U.S. It's the severe stomach illness that's been linked to contaminated produce, including lettuce. FOX's Pete Cuddihy has the latest from Chicago.
Federal health officials say they've not gotten reports of more than 18,000 cases of Cyclospora across the U.S. It's the severe stomach illness that's been linked to contaminated produce, including lettuce. FOX's Pete Cuddihy has the latest from Chicago.
Health alert issued for 'Curry Chicken Salad' due to listeria contamination risk
A USDA public health alert warns that a popular Curry Chicken Salad may be contaminated with listeria. Here's what consumers should know.
A USDA public health alert warns that a popular Curry Chicken Salad may be contaminated with listeria. Here's what consumers should know.
Mother of 4 dies after salmonella on Kenya mission trip: 'She loved others genuinely'
A Virginia mother of four who traveled to Kenya on a church-supported mission trip has died after contracting salmonella, according to her family.
A Virginia mother of four who traveled to Kenya on a church-supported mission trip has died after contracting salmonella, according to her family.
Cyclospora outbreak: Restaurants seeing slump in sales after removing lettuce from menus
Restaurant chains and local eateries are grappling with a dip in customer foot traffic and inventory challenges after a massive cyclospora outbreak linked to shredded lettuce.
Restaurant chains and local eateries are grappling with a dip in customer foot traffic and inventory challenges after a massive cyclospora outbreak linked to shredded lettuce.
Hims & Hers sued over sending users health info to social media platforms
Digital telehealth platform Hims & Hers is facing a civil lawsuit over accusations of sending users’ health information to online advertisers after promising privacy.
Digital telehealth platform Hims & Hers is facing a civil lawsuit over accusations of sending users’ health information to online advertisers after promising privacy.