What is 'Teflon flu'? Illnesses linked to nonstick pans on the rise
Polymer fume fever, or “Teflon flu,” is a flu-like illness caused by inhaling the byproducts of nonstick pans.
Aliveness Project expands services to help Rainbow Health's former clients
Nearly two weeks ago, Rainbow Health announced it would cease operations, leaving thousands of Minnesotans living with HIV up in the air.
MDH urges patients to vaccinate children for measles
What concerns epidemiologists about the recent measles cases in Minnesota is that none of the cases involve foreign travel or contact with someone who has traveled to an area where measles has not been eradicated.
Amazon expanding RxPass to Minnesota customers
Amazon Prime prescription subscription service RxPass is now available for customers in Minnesota, Amazon announced Tuesday.
MN tribe suing social media companies over teen addiction, suicide rate
A northern Minnesota tribe is the first in Minnesota to file a lawsuit against several social media companies, alleging addiction to their products has contributed to mental issue issues and increased suicide rates among teen users.
Tongue-tie in babies may be overdiagnosed and needlessly treated, AAP says
A new report by the American Academy of Pediatrics reveals that tongue-tie may be overdiagnosed in the U.S. and too often treated with unnecessary surgery.
Minnesota sees surge in calls to poison control centers as wild mushrooms thrive
Heavy rain this spring and summer across Minnesota has allowed mushrooms to thrive — this has led to a surge in calls to poison control centers.
Ramsey County is billing people who call the crisis hotline for help
People in crisis are getting billed by Ramsey County after calling the crisis line for help – including individuals in mental distress and contemplating suicide – which is alarming mental health advocates across Minnesota.
Measles cases surge to triple last year's — with 5 months to go
Approximately 85% of cases this year have been individuals without a Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccination.
Minnesota health officials look into measles cases
Minnesota health officials are looking into the three confirmed cases of measles. FOX 9's Maury Glover has the latest.
3 new measles cases reported in MN
The Minnesota Department of Health is urging parents to get their children vaccinated after three new cases of measles have been reported.
Jennifer Aniston slams JD Vance's 'childless cat ladies' comment
Jennifer Aniston is calling out JD Vance for his views regarding women’s bodies and rights.
3 new cases of measles detected in MN: What we know
The Minnesota Department of Health says three new measles cases have been detected this week in Anoka, Hennepin, and Ramsey County.
Lake Nokomis blue-green algae health advisory in effect
Toxin levels exceeding guidelines in a sample of Lake Nokomis’ main beach water has led the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) to issue a health advisory.
‘Microdosing Shruumz’ recall linked to illnesses in MN
"Microdosing" describes the act of taking small amounts of a drug in order to test its physiological action while minimizing any undesirable side effects.
South Minneapolis family starts fundraiser for seizure alert dog for daughter
Like the parents of any toddler, Lauren Stenzel and Iscar Lugo keep a close eye on their daughter Eloise.
Family starts fundraiser for seizure dog
Like the parents of any toddler, Lauren Stenzel and Iscar Lugo keep a close eye on their daughter Eloise. But the consequences of leaving their two-and-a-half-year-old girl unsupervised could end up being catastrophic.
Rainbow Health closure leaves employees, community looking for answers
85 employees were left scrambling after the board of directors told them Rainbow Health could no longer pay them after last Thursday.
FDA pushes back deadline again to ban formaldehyde in hair products
Chemical hair straighteners or "relaxers" are applied to hair to make it less frizzy or straighter. But most of these products release formaldehyde gas into the air when heated.
Deadly listeria outbreak linked to deli meat: Here's what to know
The CDC reported last week that two people died and at least 28 others were hospitalized across 12 states because of a listeria outbreak connected to deli meat.