Robitussin cough syrup recalled nationwide due to microbial contamination
The recalled Robitussin cough syrups were found to have microbial contamination, which could lead to deadly infections for immunocompromised people, officials said.
Minnesota mother launches nonprofit to support grieving parents
Last September, Mikaela and Micahel Fenger lost their son, Kolt, at 35 weeks due to unforeseen issues in the umbilical cord.
M Health Fairview St. John’s Hospital opens 'short-stay observation unit' amid increase in patients
M Health Fairview St. John’s Hospital in Maplewood is opening a new "short-stay observation unit" to help with capacity issues many health systems across the country are facing.
Minnesota nurse pleads guilty to stealing opioid pain medications at hospice clinic
A registered nurse has pleaded guilty to stealing thousands of prescription pain pills while working at a hospice clinic in Crow Wing County.
Respiratory viruses rise nationwide, COVID-19 cases in Minnesota spike
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning of a rise in respiratory virus activity following the holidays, as influenza, COVID-19 and RSV cases surge nationwide.
Asthma inhaler to be discontinued in January – here's what patients should know
Manufacturer GSK announced earlier this year that it’s discontinuing its branded inhaler Flovent HFA and Flovent Diskus on Dec. 31, and introduced “authorized" generic versions.
Eden Prairie dentist accused of trying to perform 30+ procedures during 1 visit: Lawsuit
The lawsuit alleges the dentist attempted to provide eight crowns, four root canals and 20 restorations in a single visit, while also providing “anesthesia well in excess of recommended dosage."
Fake Ozempic shots are being sold through legitimate sources, FDA warns
Five illnesses have been linked to the fake Ozempic shots, the FDA said.
New Minnesota paid sick leave law takes effect in 2024: What you need to know
More than a third of Minnesota's workforce does not currently get any paid sick time, but that's about to change.
Messaging your doctor may cost you at some Minnesota hospitals and clinics
Connecting with your doctor has become as simple as sending a text message using portals like MyChart, but those direct messages could soon cost more than your co-pay.
Expansion plans follow retirement of north Minneapolis addiction treatment pioneer
A pioneer in addiction treatment is stepping away from the recovery program he built in north Minneapolis. Dr. Peter Hayden applied a culturally sensitive approach at Turning Point. He leaves behind a very special legacy, but his work could grow with possible expansion plans after he leaves.
Breast cancer survivors may not need so many mammograms, UK study suggests
Until now, there wasn’t solid evidence for when women could ease back on yearly mammograms.
Doctors say AI is a 'game-changer' for number 1 killer of Americans
Heart disease is responsible for one in five American deaths.
Minnesota medical board reprimands physician assistant for undocumented Ivermectin use on COVID patients
The Minnesota Board of Medical Practice reprimanded a physician assistant’s license for prescribing a controversial drug for COVID-19 treatment and not documenting it on patient records.