FOX 9 Evening News: Dec. 29, 2023
FOX 9 evening news on Dec. 29, 2023.
Move over Ozempic... there's a vibrating pill that tricks stomachs into feeling full
Tricking stomachs into thinking they are full is the idea behind a potential weight-loss treatment, with a vibrating capsule showing promise in animals.
Hundreds of Air Force nuclear missile workers have cancer, documents show
The Air Force is working on an official count of how many current or former missile community service members have cancer.
Wildfires may release cancer-causing chromium 6, study reveals
A recent study from Stanford University has revealed a concerning connection between wildfires and the release of chromium 6, a known cancer-causing agent.
Comedian Tom Smothers, half of Smothers Brothers duo, dies at 86
Tom Smothers, half of the Smothers Brothers and the co-host of one of the most socially conscious and groundbreaking television shows in the history of the medium, has died at 86.
Pets can help slow dementia progress among those over age 50 who live alone, study says
Dementia developed at a slower rate when those prone to the condition owned a pet.
Ozempic, Wegovy and other weight loss drugs present holiday challenges
Celebs and everyday folks are using Ozempic and Wegovy for weight loss.
Baby hospitalized for 100 days returns home just in time for Christmas
An extra special homecoming is happening just in time for the holidays.
Baby headed home from hospital for holidays
An extra special homecoming is happening just in time for the holidays.
Pediatric death from respiratory illness reported in Wisconsin
The first pediatric death from a respiratory illness has been confirmed by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), as cases of Influenza, RSV, and COVID-19 reportedly continue to rise throughout the state.
Flu, COVID-19 infections rising, could worsen over holidays, CDC says
U.S. health officials say flu and COVID-19 infections are expected to ramp up in the coming weeks.
FDA warns against unapproved spa treatments for fat loss
The FDA is warning against popular spa treatments known as “lipo injections" that can cause serious side effects if using unapproved products.
Getting through the holiday blues
The holiday season, often regarded as the most joyous time of year, can actually be quite challenging for many people, particularly those living with mental illness. According to the National Alliance on Mental Health, 64% of people with mental health conditions report that the holidays exacerbate their symptoms.
Are potatoes a vegetable?: US dietary guidelines could change definition in 2025
In 2025, the U.S. Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee could determine a potato is no longer a vegetable.
JN.1 COVID-19 variant: What to know about the latest virus strain
The latest virus strain was first identified in the United States in September.
Breast cancer vaccine could prevent most aggressive form of disease from reoccurring
Scientists are currently testing a vaccine that could prevent the reoccurrence of triple-negative breast cancer, the most aggressive form of the disease.
Applesauce pouch lead contamination may have been intentional, FDA says
The FDA foods chief said in a recent interview that all signs point to “an intentional act on the part of someone in the supply chain."
New Minnesota paid sick leave law takes effect in 2024: What you need to know
More than a third of Minnesota's workforce does not currently get any paid sick time, but that's about to change.
Sick and safe time law begins in 2024
Starting on Jan. 1, a new sick and safe time law takes effect in Minnesota, allowing workers more time off when needed. FOX 9’s Rose Schmidt details what that could mean for you.
Edina, Wisconsin standout Walter McGrory remembered following cancer death
Former Edina standout and Wisconsin Badgers basketball player Walter McGrory is being remembered for his courageous battle against a rare form of cancer.