Health officials warn misusing antibiotics can lead to deadly resistance
Health officials are dedicating Nov. 18-24 as Antibiotic Awareness Week to bring awareness to what they are calling a public health threat.
Face transplant at Mayo Clinic transforms Michigan man's life
Nearly a decade after he shot himself in a failed suicide attempt, Derek Pfaff underwent a 50-hour face transplant at Mayo Clinic, restoring his ability to eat and breathe normally.
Trump nominates Dr. Oz to lead Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Donald Trump says he is nominating TV doctor Mehmet Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Court awards $1.1M to MN couple over failed vasectomy, unexpected child
A court has awarded an Edina couple who had a child after a failed vasectomy a $1.1 million judgment.
Is it flu or COVID? At-home tests can now tell you
While symptoms of the flu and COVID are similar, the viruses that cause each illness are different. New tests this winter season can tell you at home what you’re sick with.
Measles cases rose by more than 20% worldwide last year: Here's why
"Far too many children are still dying from this preventable disease," the CDC says.
Medicare premiums increasing in 2025
Medicare’s premium increase for Part B in 2025 outpaces both inflation and the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA).
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St. Paul medical debt relief press conference [RAW]
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter announces medical debt relief for 32K residents totaling nearly $40 million.
St. Paul wipes out nearly $40 million in medical debt for 32K residents
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter announced on Tuesday that thousands of city residents are getting nearly $40 million of medical debt wiped out.
FDA wants to pull decongestant found in many cold, allergy medicines
The FDA is proposing the removal of phenylephrine, a popular nasal decongestant, in oral form from over-the-counter use. Here’s why.
Eagan doctor donates liver in Mayo Clinic’s first paired chain transplant
In a Mayo Clinic surgical room in August, the patient on the operating table did something remarkable.
New milestone for liver transplants at Mayo Clinic
A team of Mayo Clinic surgeons and four patients have reached a milestone in liver transplants. FOX 9's Tim Blotz has the story.
New milestone for liver transplants at Mayo Clinic
A team of Mayo Clinic surgeons and four patients have reached a milestone in liver transplants. FOX 9's Tim Blotz has the story.
Bacterial pneumonia in young children on the rise in Minnesota
An important message for parents, doctors are warning against an unusually high numbers of cases of a respiratory illness – especially in young children.
Atypical pneumonia cases on the rise in MN
Atypical pneumonia is on the rise in Minnesota, especially among children. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has the latest.
Popular weight loss drugs could help with alcohol, opioid addictions: study
A new study suggests weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro could provide a promising new treatment for substance use disorders.
Allina says patient disruptions are improving one month after outsourcing lab work
On Sept. 16, Allina Health started handing off outpatient lab work to Quest Diagnostics, a New Jersey-based company that is one of the nation’s largest lab providers.
Allina Health lab changes causing concerns
Allina Health is giving all outpatient lab work to a New Jersey based , Quest Diagnostics. But the change has caused confusion for providers and patients. FOX 9's Se Kwon has the latest.
Biden administration proposes making over-the-counter birth control free, including condoms
Private health insurance would fully cover over-the-counter birth control methods, such as condoms, the "morning after" pill, and daily oral contraceptives under a newly-proposed rule.
Free dental care clinic for Minnesota children
Candace White talks with FOX 9 All Day Live about a free youth dental clinic at U.S. Bank Stadium.