Health Care

A new study suggest using hearing aids slows down the progression of Alzheimer's and dementia. FOX 9's Leah Beno interviews audiologist Dr. Rebecca Younk about the effects of hearings on memory loss in older adults.

Minneapolis will sell Red Lake Nation land in the East Phillips neighborhood for $1 in an effort to curb opioid abuse.

Although COVID-19 cases are on the rise again, there have been less serious illnesses reported. FOX 9’s Rob Olson explains the latest word from medical professionals.

Relief could be on the way for millions of Americans struggling to afford medications after the White House has selected its first round of prescription drugs that it will negotiate Medicare pricing.

Minnesotans dealing with allergies increasing lately are from alone, as pollen spikes increased last week due to the wind and heat.

Hundreds of doctors and other top medical providers with Allina Health are getting ready to vote on whether to unionize. If the vote goes through, the group would be the largest private-sector health union in the country’s history. It includes more than 500 doctors, nurse practitioners and physician assistants across 56 primary care and urgent care clinics. The clinics are all in Minnesota, except for one in River Falls, Wisconsin.

Bill Middeke is gearing up to bike 150 miles in two days for the Red Ribbon Ride this weekend. The Eden Prairie resident went on his first AIDS ride in 1999, after his best friend from his Air Force days tested positive for HIV.

The controversial Fairview-Sanford merger has been called off. FOX 9's Bill Keller has the details.

Persistently poor air quality throughout Minnesota due to Canadian wildfire smoke has caused a record number of National Weather Service air quality alerts so far this season at 23.

An event this week in St. Paul is looking to shed more light on autism in the Black community.

On Tuesday, Jan. 31, Gov. Tim Walz signed an abortion bill into law in Minnesota. The new law guarantees abortion access in state law.

Thursday, University of Minnesota President Joan Gabel unveiled a new strategic plan for its health care systems.

Children's Minnesota on Thursday afternoon held a news conference to discuss the Minnesota Nurses Association's intent to strike on Dec. 11, and what the hospitals will do if the nurses do go on strike.