Mayor and city staff walk 24 hours for cancer
The staff at Farmington city hall have been in the middle of a massive fundraising campaign, as several top city leaders commit to walk 24 hours straight to raise money for cancer.
The staff at Farmington city hall have been in the middle of a massive fundraising campaign, as several top city leaders commit to walk 24 hours straight to raise money for cancer.
Espresso could lower your risk for Alzheimer’s disease, study finds
New research published Wednesday found that drinking a shot of espresso could lower a person’s risk for Alzheimer’s disease.
New research published Wednesday found that drinking a shot of espresso could lower a person’s risk for Alzheimer’s disease.
Courage Kenny group needs summer volunteers
Every summer, Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute has given a new batch of athletes with disabilities their chance to shine on the water. But after the pandemic, they?re in need of new volunteers to help keep the fun going.
Every summer, Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute has given a new batch of athletes with disabilities their chance to shine on the water. But after the pandemic, they?re in need of new volunteers to help keep the fun going.
Can’t find a mental health provider for your family? You’re not alone
A new report shows 57 percent of patients who sought mental health or substance use care didn't receive it in at least one case between January 2019 and April 2022.
A new report shows 57 percent of patients who sought mental health or substance use care didn't receive it in at least one case between January 2019 and April 2022.
Can?t find a mental health provider for your family? You?re not alone
A new report from the Bowman Family Foundation, a non-profit that works to improve the lives of people with mental health and substance use conditions, shows 57 percent of patients who sought mental health or substance use care didn't receive it in at least one case between January 2019 and April 2022. That's compared to 32 percent of patients who sought physical health care.
A new report from the Bowman Family Foundation, a non-profit that works to improve the lives of people with mental health and substance use conditions, shows 57 percent of patients who sought mental health or substance use care didn't receive it in at least one case between January 2019 and April 2022. That's compared to 32 percent of patients who sought physical health care.
Allina Health announces layoffs, facing 'unprecedented financial challenges'
Allina Health announced Monday it is laying off hundreds of employees.
Allina Health announced Monday it is laying off hundreds of employees.
One-third of normal weight people could be obese, study says
A new study from researchers in Israel sheds light on the connection between a person's body mass index and obesity.
A new study from researchers in Israel sheds light on the connection between a person's body mass index and obesity.
‘Sleep divorce’: Why are some couples spending their nights in separate beds?
More than a third of people are choosing to sleep apart from their partners, a new survey found. Would that help you sleep better or worse?
More than a third of people are choosing to sleep apart from their partners, a new survey found. Would that help you sleep better or worse?
Hazelden Betty Ford expanding teen services
An expansion by Hazelden Betty Ford hopes to help teens battling addiction and mental health troubles.
An expansion by Hazelden Betty Ford hopes to help teens battling addiction and mental health troubles.
Twin Cities call center continues to expand a year after 988 lifeline launched
A year after the country transitioned to 988, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, the demand for mental health services continues to grow in Minnesota.
A year after the country transitioned to 988, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, the demand for mental health services continues to grow in Minnesota.
Twin Cities 988 call center continues to expand
A year after the country transitioned to 988, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, the demand for mental health services continues to grow in Minnesota.
A year after the country transitioned to 988, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, the demand for mental health services continues to grow in Minnesota.
Medica violated mental health parity laws, MN Department of Commerce order alleges
The order alleges Medica violated mental health parity laws, which are meant to ensure coverage for mental health care is comparable to coverage for medical or surgical care.
The order alleges Medica violated mental health parity laws, which are meant to ensure coverage for mental health care is comparable to coverage for medical or surgical care.
St. Paul wheelchair stolen, police asking help
A 24-year-old St. Paul man with ALS had his wheelchair stolen when his SUV was stolen with it inside. St. Paul Police are now asking the community to keep an eye out for both in the hopes of their return.
A 24-year-old St. Paul man with ALS had his wheelchair stolen when his SUV was stolen with it inside. St. Paul Police are now asking the community to keep an eye out for both in the hopes of their return.
Cyclospora: What is it and where does it come from?
While it’s usually not deadly, contracting a Cyclospora infection can often lead to frequent and sometimes explosive bowel movements if left untreated.
While it’s usually not deadly, contracting a Cyclospora infection can often lead to frequent and sometimes explosive bowel movements if left untreated.
Study finds some pain medicines could soon be created from pine trees
Researchers in England have determined an alternative to making pain medications like ibuprofen from pine trees rather than crude oil.
Researchers in England have determined an alternative to making pain medications like ibuprofen from pine trees rather than crude oil.
Hydration important in extreme heat
The extreme heat continues across much of the United States, with many communities seeing record-high temperatures. Hydration is important during extreme heat.
The extreme heat continues across much of the United States, with many communities seeing record-high temperatures. Hydration is important during extreme heat.
Ambulance involved in crash near Buffalo, Minn.
An Allina Health ambulance transporting a patient from a crash scene in Wright County was itself involved in a crash Thursday evening, officials say.
An Allina Health ambulance transporting a patient from a crash scene in Wright County was itself involved in a crash Thursday evening, officials say.
Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi granted full FDA approval and that means Medicare will pay for it
U.S. officials have granted full approval to a closely watched Alzheimer’s drug for patients with early stages of the disease.
U.S. officials have granted full approval to a closely watched Alzheimer’s drug for patients with early stages of the disease.
Feds: Stop making marijuana edibles that look like kids’ snacks
Federal officials issued a letter to six companies selling cannabis products warning them that kids may confuse their goods for snacks.
Federal officials issued a letter to six companies selling cannabis products warning them that kids may confuse their goods for snacks.
Drinking water from nearly half of US faucets contains PFAS, study says
PFAS chemicals have been linked in animal studies to some cancers, including kidney and testicular, plus issues such as high blood pressure and low birth weight.
PFAS chemicals have been linked in animal studies to some cancers, including kidney and testicular, plus issues such as high blood pressure and low birth weight.