Wisconsin couple sues Optum Rx and Walgreens for son’s asthma death
A Wisconsin couple has filed a lawsuit against Minnesota-based Optum Rx and Walgreens for their son’s asthma-related death one year ago.
Amount of microplastics in people's brains increased by 50% in 8 years, study finds
Researchers determined in a recent study that human brains have higher concentrations of microplastics compared to other organs.
Generic prescription drug prices marked up as high as 5,000%, investigation finds
A new FTC report found that pharmacy benefit managers have inflated the price of life-saving generic prescription drugs, finding the companies sometimes increased prices of these drugs by 1,000 percent or more.
High school hockey coach and Lakeville police officer in ICU after hitting head on ice
The hockey community is coming together after a coach fell on the ice and hit his head. On Sunday night, he was in the ICU fighting for his life at Hennepin County Medical Center.
Holy Family hockey coach in ICU after fall
The community is rallying around a Holy Family Catholic High School hockey coach after he fell on the ice, fracturing his skull. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has the story.
Early adult deaths rising in US: COVID-19, drug overdoses major causes
A study done by the University of Minnesota (U of M) found that early adult deaths are on the rise in the U.S., with COVID-19 and drug overdoses being the main causes.
Explosion at Troy medical facility leaves 5-year-old dead after hyperbaric chamber blows up
Officials in Troy will hold a press conference late Friday morning to discuss an explosion at a medical facility.
Prime Therapeutics ordered to pay $10 million for price fixing
Eagan-based Prime Therapeutics has been ordered to pay $10 million in damages after federal arbitration found it engaged in illegal price fixing with competitor Express Scripts to suppress drug reimbursement rates for HIV/AIDS treatments.
FDA approves first new non-opioid pain pill in 20 years—how it works
The FDA has approved Journavx, a new non-opioid pain medication designed to reduce addiction and overdose risks.
Norwegian cruise passenger gets flu, and $47,000 medical bill
A Braham man is stuck with a $47,000 medical bill after he came down with the flu on board a Norwegian Cruise Line ship earlier this month.
Dwyane Wade reveals cancer diagnosis, kidney surgery
Dwyane Wade, NBA legend and former Marquette Golden Eagles standout, revealed his cancer diagnosis on Thursday.
Man faces massive medical bill for cruise illness
A Braham man is stuck with a $47,000 medical bill after he came down with the flu on board a Norwegian Cruise Line ship earlier this month.
American Lung Assoc. grades MN tobacco control
Minnesota's tobacco control measures got mixed grades from the American Lung Association. FOX 9's Se Kwon has the full report.
Devastating injury for MN hockey player hurt during game in Vancouver
The hockey community is rallying around a teen from Minnesota who suffered a serious injury on the ice during a game in Vancouver.
Live updates: Funding freeze latest; RFK Jr. hearings; Trump's executive orders
Trump said he's directing opening a detention center at Guantanamo Bay to hold migrants in the U.S. illegally. More on that, and other latest headlines from the Trump administration.
This disease kills more people than all cancers and accidents combined
Heart disease remains the top killer of Americans as risk factors continue to grow.
Who is RFK Jr.'s wife? Cheryl Hines seen at Senate confirmation hearing
Cheryl Hines, the "Curb Your Enthusiasm" star married to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., was seen sitting behind her husband Wednesday at his first Senate confirmation hearing.
RFK Jr. hearing: Senator Bennet questioning
During the confirmation hearing for health secretary, Senator Michael Bennet asked Robert F. Kennedy Jr. about statements he supposedly made, including COVID-19 targets certain races, lime disease is highly likely a militarily engineered bioweapon, and exposure to pesticides causes children to become transgender.
RFK Jr. hearing: Anti-vaccine statements on podcasts
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is undergoing the Senate confirmation hearing for the health secretary and responded to questions about anti-vaccine statements he made on podcasts.
Man eating 6-9 pounds of butter and cheese a day develops ‘cholesterol hands’ while on carnivore diet: JAMA
A man who told doctors he ate nothing, but 6–9 pounds of butter, cheese and hamburgers every day for eight months ended up at Tampa General Hospital with yellowish lumps of cholesterol developing on parts of his body.