DOJ announces gang-related fentanyl bust
Federal and state authorities have announced 14 gang members have been charged with allegedly being part of a scheme to sell fentanyl in Minnesota.
1.2 million chickens will be slaughtered at Iowa farm following bird flu case
An additional 1.2 million chickens will be slaughtered after bird flu was confirmed on an Iowa egg farm in the second massive case this week.
Nearly 24 toddlers sickened by lead contamination linked to applesauce pouches, CDC says
Children ages 1 to 3 were affected, and at least one child showed a blood lead level eight times higher than the level that raises concern.
In potential cancer breakthrough, newly found ‘kill switch’ triggers death of cancer cells: ‘One-two punch'
The receptor, called CD95, could improve the effectiveness of immune-based therapies.
First vaccine for chikungunya virus, an 'emerging global health threat,' gets FDA approval
The FDA described chikungunya as an "emerging global health threat," with at least five million cases reported over the past 15 years.
EPA warns of contaminated drinking water in 8 Minnesota counties
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) notified state agencies that thousands of residents in southeastern Minnesota counties may be drinking well water contaminated with unsafe levels of nitrate.
Fish to eat and fish to think twice about, according to experts — see the lists
Here are the healthiest fish you can eat, according to dietitians.
Lung cancer pill shows 'earth-shattering' results in 5-year study: 'An optimistic time'
Many lung cancer patients now have access to a potentially life-saving new medication called Tagrisso. A surgeon from Hackensack Meridian and a patient share their experiences with the drug.
Teens and the suicide crisis | FOX 9 All Day
Jim Bayer and the Eden Prairie Local News have put together a series tackling the subject of teen suicide and mental health concerns. Thursday, Amy Hockert spoke with Bayer and Nancy Wagner, a mother who lost her child to suicide, about the crisis.
Zepbound: FDA approves new weight-loss drug
Federal regulators say a new version of the popular diabetes treatment Mounjaro can be sold as a weight-loss drug.
Too much red meat connected to higher risk of type 2 diabetes, study finds
Researchers found that substituting red meat with other forms of protein can help lower your risk of diabetes.
Elon Musk’s Neuralink seeks 1st volunteer to have robot insert wires inside their skull
Would you put a tiny computer chip in your brain? Neuralink is one of many working on linking the nervous system to computers, aimed at helping treat brain disorders and injuries.
Birth control pill might impair parts of brain that regulate fear, study says
The part of the brain that controls how people regulate fear was thinner than that of men and women who never used hormonal contraceptives.
Sharp surge in syphilis cases among US newborns sparks urgent call for testing and treatment
More than 3,700 babies were born with congenital syphilis in 2022 — 10 times more than a decade ago and a 32% increase from 2021.
1 in 5 US adults ‘rarely or never’ wakes up feeling well-rested — here’s why
Surprising sleep trends were revealed in new survey, including the rise of ‘Scandinavian sleeping.'
COVID-19 death rates higher for ‘critical’ occupations, new study shows
The new University of Minnesota study looked COVID-19 deaths by occupation, finding which workers faced the greatest risk from the virus. The study also pointed out failures in Minnesota's rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine.
New COVID-19 death disparity study
A new study by University of Minnesota researchers says some workers in professions deemed critical during government shutdowns had a higher COVID-19 mortality rate.
Spinach vs. kale: Which is 'better' for you? Nutritionists settle the great debate
Spinach and kale are often pitted against each other in the realm of healthy eating. But is there a winner?
High levels of 'fecal bacteria' close popular Lake Mead tourist spot, NPS says
Travelers headed to Lake Mead National Recreation Area in the U.S. Southwest may face closures in certain park areas "until further notice."
These are some of the strange objects that get stuck in people's bodies, according to CDC data
"Foreign objects stuck in people’s bodies" were the 9th leading cause of unintentional injuries that led to emergency room visits in 2021, according to the CDC.