Extreme heat: How to stay safe, where to cool off in the Twin Cities
A stretch of extremely high temperatures will work its way across Minnesota again in the week ahead. Here's a compilation of useful information to stay safe, conserve energy and beat the heat.
A stretch of extremely high temperatures will work its way across Minnesota again in the week ahead. Here's a compilation of useful information to stay safe, conserve energy and beat the heat.
Measles surge hits new milestone as US cases surpass last year's total
Measles has reemerged as a persistent public health challenge in the U.S. over the past two years — and the spread isn't slowing down.
Measles has reemerged as a persistent public health challenge in the U.S. over the past two years — and the spread isn't slowing down.
The hidden cost of GLP-1s: Popularity surge raises long-term affordability questions
As GLP-1 drug use surges nationwide, overall spending could soon drive up healthcare costs for everyone, according to a new study.
As GLP-1 drug use surges nationwide, overall spending could soon drive up healthcare costs for everyone, according to a new study.
Here's how much retiring in 2026 could cost you in health care expenses
A new Fidelity Investments analysis finds that health care costs for Americans retiring in 2026 are expected to rise 7.5% from last year.
A new Fidelity Investments analysis finds that health care costs for Americans retiring in 2026 are expected to rise 7.5% from last year.
Four more states linked to cyclosporiasis outbreak, reports say
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention has added four additional states to the link of U.S. states that have been impacted by the outbreak of cyclosporiasis traced to iceberg lettuce from central Mexico.
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention has added four additional states to the link of U.S. states that have been impacted by the outbreak of cyclosporiasis traced to iceberg lettuce from central Mexico.
Microplastics detected in most heart attack patients' blood in startling new study
Most heart attack patients have significantly higher concentrations of micro- and nanoplastics in their blood compared to individuals with stable heart conditions, new research found.
Most heart attack patients have significantly higher concentrations of micro- and nanoplastics in their blood compared to individuals with stable heart conditions, new research found.
Spring clock change linked to higher risk of retinal disease: study
When it comes to the annual spring time change, researchers found that “even one hour of change can impact a patient’s health.”
When it comes to the annual spring time change, researchers found that “even one hour of change can impact a patient’s health.”
New diarrhea-causing parasite outbreak has now sickened 72 people
Federal health officials are investigating a new outbreak involving the diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora, after 72 people were reported sick as of Wednesday.
Federal health officials are investigating a new outbreak involving the diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora, after 72 people were reported sick as of Wednesday.
Kratom purchase age, penalties rise in Minnesota beginning Aug. 1
The age to legally purchase, and penalties associated with, the intoxicating substance kratom in Minnesota will rise in Minnesota beginning on Aug. 1.
The age to legally purchase, and penalties associated with, the intoxicating substance kratom in Minnesota will rise in Minnesota beginning on Aug. 1.
There are now more ‘mosquito disease days’ in 95% of major US cities: See the map
Climate change is lengthening mosquito season across much of the U.S., giving disease-carrying mosquitoes more time to spread illnesses. A new analysis reveals which cities are seeing the biggest increases.
Climate change is lengthening mosquito season across much of the U.S., giving disease-carrying mosquitoes more time to spread illnesses. A new analysis reveals which cities are seeing the biggest increases.
CVS offers new pharmacy option for pet owners
CVS Pharmacy is expanding into pet health care by allowing customers to fill common prescriptions for dogs and cats at roughly 9,000 locations nationwide.
CVS Pharmacy is expanding into pet health care by allowing customers to fill common prescriptions for dogs and cats at roughly 9,000 locations nationwide.
Midlife TV binging linked to smaller brain structures, especially in men
The study found that the key parts of the brains of people who told researchers they watched TV "very often" during their midlife years were found to have smaller structures.
The study found that the key parts of the brains of people who told researchers they watched TV "very often" during their midlife years were found to have smaller structures.
‘Great Dragons’ represent Minnesota women
The Dragon Divas breast cancer support group from St. Paul are preparing for an international dragon boat festival in August, representing Minnesota at a global event that highlights the sport’s physical and emotional benefits.
The Dragon Divas breast cancer support group from St. Paul are preparing for an international dragon boat festival in August, representing Minnesota at a global event that highlights the sport’s physical and emotional benefits.
St. Paul's Dragon Divas: How dragon boat racing became medicine for breast cancer survivors
A local dragon boat racing team is making waves as they get ready to compete on the international stage.
A local dragon boat racing team is making waves as they get ready to compete on the international stage.
Stillwater hospital fined over $15K for improperly disposing of infectious waste
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) fined Lakeview Memorial Hospital in Stillwater over $15,000 for improper disposing of infectious waste after an investigation found the hospital failed to separate items contaminated with blood.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) fined Lakeview Memorial Hospital in Stillwater over $15,000 for improper disposing of infectious waste after an investigation found the hospital failed to separate items contaminated with blood.
Trump says ‘fat drug’ prices decrease with TrumpRX
Outlining the prices for medications paid by Americans, including for GLP-1 products or “the fat drug,” Trump said on Wednesday that the new TrumpRX platform could reduce prices by 90% for some prescriptions.
Outlining the prices for medications paid by Americans, including for GLP-1 products or “the fat drug,” Trump said on Wednesday that the new TrumpRX platform could reduce prices by 90% for some prescriptions.
Novo Nordisk sues rival drugmaker Eli Lilly over GLP-1 ads
Novo Nordisk is suing Eli Lilly over its GLP-1 ads, accusing the rival drugmaker of false advertising for claiming Lilly’s Mounjaro and Zepbound outperform Novo’s Ozempic and Wegovy.
Novo Nordisk is suing Eli Lilly over its GLP-1 ads, accusing the rival drugmaker of false advertising for claiming Lilly’s Mounjaro and Zepbound outperform Novo’s Ozempic and Wegovy.
Minnesota 988 mental health lifeline calls triple since 2022 launch
More Minnesotans are reaching out for mental health support, as the 988 Minnesota Lifeline's latest data shows that calls and texts to its lifeline continue to climb since its launch.
More Minnesotans are reaching out for mental health support, as the 988 Minnesota Lifeline's latest data shows that calls and texts to its lifeline continue to climb since its launch.
Allergy medication recall: Cetirizine tablets pulled over contamination risk
Unique Pharmaceutical Laboratories is voluntarily recalling four nationwide lots of Cetirizine Hydrochloride Tablets USP 5 mg after discovering the allergy medication may be cross-contaminated with ranitidine, according to the FDA.
Unique Pharmaceutical Laboratories is voluntarily recalling four nationwide lots of Cetirizine Hydrochloride Tablets USP 5 mg after discovering the allergy medication may be cross-contaminated with ranitidine, according to the FDA.
CDC: Cyclosporiasis outbreak grows to 4,100 cases, 7,500 more unconfirmed
U.S. health officials say they now have 4,173 laboratory-confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis that have been reported since May 1, as investigators continue a multistate investigation into an outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce distributed by Taylor Farms.
U.S. health officials say they now have 4,173 laboratory-confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis that have been reported since May 1, as investigators continue a multistate investigation into an outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce distributed by Taylor Farms.