Medical Examiner: Esko High School football player's death related to congenital heart disease
The Esko High School sophomore who collapsed during a football game and later died Friday night had a congenital heart disease, according to the Ramsey County Medical Examiner’s Office.
Woman's experience with depression, suicide sheds light on dark subject
Many of their stories start the same way. On the surface, everything seems fine, but underneath there's a battle between life and death.
New cancer vaccine shows promise, helped kill cancer cells in patient
A vaccine undergoing testing at the Mayo Clinic has reportedly removed cancer cells in a breast cancer patient.
Hundreds of students show support for Cologne band teacher starting chemotherapy
Just two weeks ago, a middle school band teacher was diagnosed with breast cancer. On her first day of chemotherapy, students and staff at Cologne Academy are taking part in an emotional sendoff.
100s of middle schoolers show support for Cologne, Minn. band teacher starting chemotherapy
Just two weeks ago, a middle school band teacher was diagnosed with breast cancer. On her first day of chemotherapy, students and staff at Cologne Academy are taking part in an emotional sendoff.
Concussion PSA compares youth football dangers to smoking
Everybody seems to be having fun when the kids in a new public service announcement are just playing football, until one boy is thrown to the ground and the background music turns ominous.
Minnesota Health Department: 82% of infant deaths are sleep-related
Brand new data from the Department of Health shows the vast majority of infant deaths are from unsafe sleeping.
Cryptosporidium outbreak sickening swim school students in Twin Cities
More people are getting sick after swimming at three Foss Swim Schools in the Twin Cities after an initial outbreak in September.
Chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis cases hit new highs in the US
U.S. infections from three sexually transmitted diseases have risen for the fifth consecutive year.
Gophers homecoming brings together bone marrow transplant patient and donor
Saturday's homecoming for the Golden Gophers included plenty of reunions. But perhaps the most heartwarming was a man who got to meet the person who kept him alive with a bone marrow donation.
University of Minnesota medical students get training to use overdose rescue kits
A new training program at the University of Minnesota's Medical School is believed to be the first in the country to arm students with the medicine needed to save someone suffering an opioid overdose.
Training sessions on preventing suicide in agricultural communities announced statewide
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is reaching out to farmers and agricultural communities with training sessions on how to help those struggling with thoughts of suicide.
Public forum in West St. Paul warns of the dangers of vaping
A public forum in West Saint Paul on Thursday brought law enforcement, education, and health officials together with a singular goal: To warn of the dangers associated with vaping.
For a baby’s heart health, dads should stop drinking 6 months before conception, study suggests
Dads-to-be who drank in the three months leading up to conception were 44 percent more likely to have a child born with CHD than men who do not drink
Couple loses a combined 200 pounds with 'extreme' meal prep: 'We eat whatever we want'
The couple spends about $165 a month on food and use every penny to create pre-packaged meals.
MDH reports record number of illnesses in dogs from fungus found in dirt
The Minnesota Department of Health says it has received a record number of reports of illnesses this year from a fungal organism found in soil.
Crow Wing County Jail reports possible Salmonella outbreak and Hepatitis A case
The Crow Wing County Jail has reported a possible Salmonella outbreak and a positive Hepatitis A test within a week of each other.
Wisconsin woman diagnosed with rare cancer after noticing 'ingrown hair' on this part of her body
She went to a dermatologist who told her the bump was likely nothing to worry about, as the skin around it appeared healthy. But the doctor recommended Marisa Strupp see a gynecologist anyway, and she did.
Controversial new guidelines say there’s no need to cut back on red meat, prompting criticism
The conclusions were swiftly attacked by a group of prominent U.S. scientists who took the unusual step of trying to stop publication until their criticisms were addressed.
Girl, 7, with terminal brain tumor completing bucket list after strangers donate thousands
Hundreds of people have stepped up to help a 7-year-old complete a bucket list after her parents shared that she was diagnosed with a terminal brain tumor and given just up to a year to live.