Watching game shows like 'Jeopardy!' and 'Wheel of Fortune' can boost cognitive health, say experts
Game shows can boost problem-solving skills, improve memory and strengthen your mind — here's how.
CDC: Teen vaping at a 10-year low
A report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that vaping among teenagers has dropped to its lowest number in 10 years.
FDA fails to inspect thousands of drug factories
A recent report shows more than 2,000 drug manufacturing plants haven't been inspected by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in over five years.
E-cig, vape usage declining among teens, according to CDC
Electronic cigarettes – also known as e-cigs or vapes – are not nearly as popular as they once were among teenagers.
Vaping declining among teens data finds
Electronic cigarettes – also known as e-cigs or vapes – are not nearly as popular as they once were among teenagers, recent data shows.
Mobile phones not linked to brain cancer, review of studies suggests
An in-depth evaluation of published studies implies that radio waves from mobile phones do not pose a risk to a person’s health.
West Nile and EEE: What's the difference between the mosquito-borne viruses?
The mosquito is the world’s deadliest animal, and dangerous infections have been in the headlines lately. Here’s what to know about the diseases and how to tell them apart.
Deadly mosquito-borne viruses pose warnings
The CDC is reporting a rise in mosquito-borne illnesses, including in Minnesota and Wisconsin, after a rainy summer that has helped promote the population of mosquitoes. FOX 9’s Hannah Flood provides an update on cases around the nation on West Nile and EEE viruses, as well as, what health officials are saying.
Sisters battle cancer side by side, finding strength in each other
Sisters Jean and Julie share countless memories, and now they are sharing a journey they never could have imagined – both were diagnosed with gynecological cancers within three weeks of one another.
MN sisters battle cancer side by side
Sisters Jean and Julie share countless memories, and now they are sharing a journey they never could have imagined – both were diagnosed with gynecological cancers within three weeks of one another.
Sleeping longer on weekends could lower heart disease risk by 20%, study finds
People who experience inadequate sleep on weekdays can benefit from weekend catchups.
Minnesota State Fair: Corn dog genes entice snot study participants
A University of Minnesota team is taking its research on the road and taking up a scientific collection at the fair.
U of M scientists run gene testing on corn dogs
University of Minnesota scientists are testing genes of a corn dog at the Minnesota State Fair to encourage people to donate snot to study respiratory diseases in Minnesota.
West Nile virus deaths reported in the US: What to know
Three people have died in the U.S. from West Nile virus, the mosquito-borne illness that can sometimes cause serious, sometimes fatal infections.
Wisconsin West Nile virus: 2 dead, 1 hospitalized so far
Two Wisconsin residents reportedly died from West Nile virus (WNV) and another was hospitalized, according to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
Eli Lilly cutting cost of certain weight loss drugs by at least 50%
Eli Lilly is cutting the cost of certain weight loss drugs, with new single-dose vials costing less than other medications used for obesity.
Minnesota health officials urge measles vaccinations as cases rise
The Minnesota Department of Health is urging parents to vaccinate their children as the number of measles cases continues to rise.
West Nile Virus found in Minnesota mosquitoes, 3 counties affected so far
West Nile Virus is spreading nationwide, with nearly 300 human infections reported across 33 states, including Minnesota.
9 people now dead from listeria outbreak tied to Boar's Head deli meats
A listeria outbreak linked to Boar's Head deli meats has claimed the lives of nine people and hospitalized dozens more. The CDC is urging consumers to check their refrigerators and discard any recalled products immediately.
Grocery chain joins Walmart, CVS, others in ending cigarettes sales
American Cancer Society CEO Karen Knudsen said this move marks "a step in the right direction toward ending Big Tobacco’s influence on kids.