Gender transition insurance coverage could be required under new bill
Insurance companies covering services for people seeking to change the identity of their gender could become required under Minnesota law.
Costco launches weight loss program for members
Costco members in all 50 states can get access to the new program
Losing money, MN pharmacists ask legislators for help
Minnesota’s independent pharmacists are pleading for help at the State Capitol, hoping a couple of changes to the law can keep them in business.
MN psychologist helps others with circus therapy
Dr. Sherry Walling believes the benefits of play, courage, and teamwork are core elements of mental flourishing. FOX 9's Leah Beno shares more about how Dr. Walling is helping others through circus therapy.
Pig kidney transplanted into man in surgical first
It’s the first time a genetically modified pig kidney has been transplanted into a living person.
IVF, abortion and trans care coverage mandates considered by MN lawmakers
In vitro fertilization (IVF), abortion, and gender-affirming care are all on track to be mandatory in Minnesota health insurance coverage.
Minnesota pharmacist discriminated against woman for denying morning-after pill, court rules
The Minnesota Court of Appeals has ruled that a pharmacist who refused to provide emergency contraceptives to a customer because of his personal beliefs engaged in discrimination.
In a first, VP Kamala Harris visits MN abortion clinic to blast ‘immoral’ restrictions
Vice President Kamala Harris visited a Planned Parenthood clinic on Thursday, marking what her office said was the first time a president or vice president has toured a facility that performs abortions, as the White House escalates its defense of reproductive rights in this year's election.
Minnesota healthcare providers still reeling 4 years after start of pandemic
Four years after Minnesota Governor Tim Walz declared a peacetime emergency over the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare systems are still experiencing the long-term impacts.
Former NICU patient returns to NICU as nurse 30 years later
Nearly three decades after she was treated in the neonatal intensive care unit, a Twin Cities woman is back taking care of premature babies there as a NICU nurse.
From NICU patient to nurse
Nearly three decades after she was treated in the neonatal intensive care unit, a Twin Cities woman is back taking care of premature babies there as a NICU nurse.
SNAP expansion could cover medical expenses under MN proposal
SNAP benefits could be expanded throughout Minnesota to cover medical assessments under a new proposal being considered by lawmakers.
Single LSD dose provides lasting relief from anxiety, researchers find
MM120, an LSD formulation designed to treat generalized anxiety disorder, was recently granted a breakthrough therapy designation by the FDA.
Woodbury family wins fight with insurance over son's treatment
After seven months of battling their insurance provider, a Woodbury couple finally received approval for their son to receive a life-altering treatment.
MN woman back in the spotlight after recovery from brain injury
Years after being hurt in a fall, Marie Cooney is celebrating her return to the Xcel Energy Center as a spotlight operator, as she recovers from a brain injury.
Wegovy weight-loss medication gets FDA approval for use as heart disease prevention drug
The injectable semaglutide from Novo Nordisk was shown to reduce risk of cardiovascular death, heart attack and stroke.
End-of-life medical options law makes rare progress in Minnesota Legislature
For the first time in nine years, there’s progress for a bill to allow terminal patients the choice to get medication that will cause their death.
Hennepin EMS sets standard with ambulance patient weighing system
Emergency medical service professionals need to know a patient’s weight before they can properly administer medication. However, up until recently, there has not been an easy way to learn that information.
Sports betting, flavored nicotine, Minnesota flag: Capitol roundup
Some of the most interesting proposals this legislative session, including legalizing sports betting and banning flavored nicotine, were at the center of the action at the state Capitol on Tuesday.
'Popcorn brain' and social media
FOX 9 speaks with Dr. Mike about “popcorn brain”, the effect on your brain when it's constantly being shown information while on social media.