AG Ellison aims to stop pharmacy benefit managers from owning, operating pharmacies
The Minnesota Attorney General's Office blames "horizontal consolidation and vertical integration" for transforming PBMs "from useful administrative service providers into market-dominating behemoths that control the industry."
U of M researchers compete to produce transformative autoimmune treatment
A University of Minnesota research team earned a $11.6 million grant to work with the Mayo Clinic on a device designed to transform the treatment of chronic inflammatory diseases like Crohn's and colitis.
UnitedHealthcare stock takes massive hit after earnings forecast cut
A disappointing first quarter sent UnitedHealthcare's stock tumbling more than 20% on Thursday.
MDH: Don't eat fish from these Minnesota lakes and rivers
Per-and polyfluoralkyl substances (PFAS), also known as forever chemicals, have reached unsafe levels in some Minnesota waterways, making certain fish unsafe for human consumption.
Smoking marijuana in Minneapolis parks could be banned, but likely not enforced
Smoking marijuana in Minneapolis parks could be banned, but even if it is you likely won’t be charged or even fined for doing it.
Eli Lilly's new GLP-1 weight loss pill showed success in clinical trial
A daily weight loss pill being tested by Eli Lilly could work as well as its GLP-1 injection counterparts like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound, a clinical trial shows.
3 cases of rare brain disease found in Oregon; 2 deaths reported
Three cases of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease have been reported in Hood River County, Oregon, including two deaths. The CDC and state health officials are now investigating the rare brain disorder, which is fatal but not contagious.
RFK Jr. calls autism a 'preventable disease,' launches environmental study
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. warned that U.S. autism diagnoses are rising at an “alarming rate," calling the condition a “preventable disease."
RFK Jr. blames autism rise on environmental toxins
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suspects there is an environmental cause to blame for the drastic increase in autism cases.
RFK Jr. talks 'alarming' autism report
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says his department is moving to take on autism after a new alarming report.
MDH worker layoffs delayed due to temporary court restraining order
A ruling issued by a federal judge will effectively delay Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) workers from being laid off - for now.
Brown rice may increase arsenic exposure, new study finds
A new study finds that brown rice contains significantly more arsenic than white rice, raising health concerns—especially for young children. Experts advise rinsing rice and diversifying grains to reduce risk.
Pfizer ends development of pill to treat obesity after injury reported during trial
The drug manufacturer will no longer study and test danuglipron after a participant in a clinical trial was injured.
Medicaid expert on federal funding cuts
President of Integrated Programs at Nomi Health, Sara Ratner, speaks on FOX 9's All Day Live about federal funding cuts to Medicaid.
Nevada teen saves dad's life after learning CPR in class: 'I just remembered what we practiced'
A Nevada high school student is being praised as a hero after using CPR skills she learned in class to help save her father’s life.
Pres. Trump on prescription drug tariff
President Donald Trump says he is planning to levy a tariff on prescription drugs, hoping to bring manufacturing back to the United States.
Minnesota seasonal allergies becoming more intense
For some, allergies may be keeping you from fully enjoying these warmer days, and you are not alone.
Allergies becoming more intense in Minnesota
Doctors are saying allergies are getting more intense with the rise of pollution and carbon dioxide. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has more.
Alabama woman has pig kidney removed after a record 130 days
An Alabama woman living with a pig kidney for a record 130 days had it removed after her body began to reject it.
M Health Fairview opens new donor care unit
M Health Fairview is opening a new donor care unit in Minneapolis on Monday. FOX 9's Tim Blotz has the story.