Yoga, exercise training may reduce asthma symptoms, study shows

A new study has revealed that certain types of exercise training can actually enhance respiratory function and exercise capacity in adults with asthma.

Children's Minnesota brings State Fair fun to patients and their families

It's been a tough summer for the Bugarin family. Their 8-month-old son, Levi, underwent heart surgery at Children's Minnesota and has been receiving care there ever since. 

A look inside Sweet Martha?s garden oasis
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Sweet Martha?s cookies are always a hit at the Minnesota State Fair, with some of the longest lines of any vendors at multiple locations. Martha Rossini Olson takes time out of her busy schedule to tell the FOX 9 crew about another passion ? her garden.

Man charged with theft for stealing wheelchair from man with ALS

A St. Paul man has been charged with stealing an SUV that belonged to a man suffering from ALS, and contained his wheelchair and power lift inside it.

Prescription drug prices negotiated
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Relief could be on the way for millions of Americans struggling to afford medications after the White House has selected its first round of prescription drugs that it will negotiate Medicare pricing.

First drugs picked to be targeted for Medicare price negotiations

President Joe Biden's administration released a list of 10 drugs for which the federal government will take a first-ever step: negotiating drug prices directly with the manufacturer.

Major US cities embrace mental health response with behavioral clinicians replacing police in 911 calls

Data gathered by The Associated Press show at least 14 of the 20 most populous U.S. cities are hosting or starting such programs, sometimes called civilian, alternative or non-police response teams.

Pilot program at Minnesota hospitals works to bridge language gaps starting at infancy

For some time, the American Academy of Pediatrics has recommended reading to babies from infancy. But when babies aren't healthy enough to immediately go home from the hospital, reading and hearing their native languages becomes more challenging.

Biden plans to request more funding for new COVID-19 vaccine

President Joe Biden said Friday that he is planning to request more money from Congress to develop another new coronavirus vaccine, as scientists track new waves and hospitalizations rise, though not like before.

Autistic artist creates mural for St. Paul’s Creative Arts Zone

Engebretson has been working on his art for years through Interact Gallery, which uses art and artists to challenge the perceptions those living with disabilities.

Creative Arts Zone offering artist outlet
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The Croma Zone Art Festival is meant to highlight and connect what has become known as the Creative Enterprise Zone along University Avenue in St. Paul, and one artist is making the most of it.

'Ref a game' fundraiser to help Twin Cities soccer referee battling cancer

A popular Twin Cities soccer referee has lost his only source of income as a cancer battle is keeping him off the field, but the local ref community is teaming up to help.

‘He wasn’t Tommy’: Family shares story of inhalant death

Tommy Byers had been inhaling compressed air – also known as huffing – for a quick and ultimately, deadly high.