Police mental health bill questioned
Legislation to improve mental health services for Minnesota's emergency responders continues to work its way through the Capitol. The House passing a bill supporters hope will provide front-line police, firefighters, and others more resources and keep them on the job if they suffer from post-traumatic stress.
Legislation to improve mental health services for Minnesota's emergency responders continues to work its way through the Capitol. The House passing a bill supporters hope will provide front-line police, firefighters, and others more resources and keep them on the job if they suffer from post-traumatic stress.
Hair relaxers may affect women's fertility, study suggests
Current and former use of chemical hair straighteners, greater frequency and duration of use, and scalp burns from the products were linked to lower chances of becoming pregnant, the study found.
Current and former use of chemical hair straighteners, greater frequency and duration of use, and scalp burns from the products were linked to lower chances of becoming pregnant, the study found.
Loneliness poses risks as deadly as smoking, US surgeon general says
“(Loneliness) is like hunger or thirst. It's a feeling the body sends us when something we need for survival is missing," the U.S. surgeon general said.
“(Loneliness) is like hunger or thirst. It's a feeling the body sends us when something we need for survival is missing," the U.S. surgeon general said.
These are the worst drinks for your health, according to nutritionists
Before you load up your grocery cart or place an order at the coffee shop, restaurant or bar, beware of additives and sugar that may be lurking in your favorite drinks.
Before you load up your grocery cart or place an order at the coffee shop, restaurant or bar, beware of additives and sugar that may be lurking in your favorite drinks.
Michael J. Fox says 'I'm not going to be 80' amid ongoing battle with Parkinson’s disease
Fox, 61, addressed the challenges he faces daily with the incurable disease and said he doesn’t believe he’ll live to be 80 years old.
Fox, 61, addressed the challenges he faces daily with the incurable disease and said he doesn’t believe he’ll live to be 80 years old.
What to know about ticks and Lyme season following a mild winter
Researchers say it is hard to predict how the tick season will play out. This year’s mild winter and early snow melt, though, could mean more ticks earlier than usual.
Researchers say it is hard to predict how the tick season will play out. This year’s mild winter and early snow melt, though, could mean more ticks earlier than usual.
COVID-19 pandemic caused decline in high school students having sex, government survey finds
Teen sex was already becoming less and less common before the pandemic.
Teen sex was already becoming less and less common before the pandemic.
Adult cigarette smoking rate hits new all-time low in US, CDC says
U.S. adults are smoking less, with 1 in 9 people reporting in 2022 that they were current smokers. Meanwhile, e-cigarette use rose, to about 1 in 17 adults.
U.S. adults are smoking less, with 1 in 9 people reporting in 2022 that they were current smokers. Meanwhile, e-cigarette use rose, to about 1 in 17 adults.
Red Dye No. 3: What is it, and why is it banned in makeup but OK in food?
Red Dye No. 3 has been linked to cancer and children's behavior problems in studies. The FDA banned its use in cosmetics more than 30 years ago, but it remains in thousands of food products.
Red Dye No. 3 has been linked to cancer and children's behavior problems in studies. The FDA banned its use in cosmetics more than 30 years ago, but it remains in thousands of food products.
STDs on the rise: Syphilis cases rose 25% in 2022, according to MDH
Cases of syphilis rose 25% in 2022 compared to the previous year.
Cases of syphilis rose 25% in 2022 compared to the previous year.
WHO fires doctor over sexual misconduct investigation
“Dr. Temo Waqanivalu has been dismissed from WHO following findings of sexual misconduct against him and corresponding disciplinary process,” WHO spokesperson Marcia Poole said.
“Dr. Temo Waqanivalu has been dismissed from WHO following findings of sexual misconduct against him and corresponding disciplinary process,” WHO spokesperson Marcia Poole said.
Strep throat infections have spiked above pre-COVID highs, says report: 'We've missed cases'
A doctor says a "recent assault of viruses" could have weakened people's immune systems.
A doctor says a "recent assault of viruses" could have weakened people's immune systems.
Conversion therapy prohibition, misrepresentation ban passes Minnesota Senate
Hoping to further protect LGBTQ+ youth, Minnesota lawmakers are set to codify into law a prohibition on the practice of conversion therapy on children or vulnerable adults by mental health practitioners or mental health professionals.
Hoping to further protect LGBTQ+ youth, Minnesota lawmakers are set to codify into law a prohibition on the practice of conversion therapy on children or vulnerable adults by mental health practitioners or mental health professionals.
'I hear them daily in my allergy clinic': 5 myths debunked about seasonal allergies
Does moving to a new location get rid of allergies? Here are five of the most common myths about seasonal allergies.
Does moving to a new location get rid of allergies? Here are five of the most common myths about seasonal allergies.
Man loses over 200 pounds so he can fulfill dream of enlisting
Down more than 200 pounds, Aaron Schichtl's transformation is only the beginning.
Down more than 200 pounds, Aaron Schichtl's transformation is only the beginning.
Cure for grey hair? Scientific discovery could hold key to preserving hair color
NYU researchers conducted a study that finds stem cells stuck in the hair follicle can cause hair to lose color.
NYU researchers conducted a study that finds stem cells stuck in the hair follicle can cause hair to lose color.
Cleaning for a Reason: Network of maid services helps cancer patients nationwide
To date, Cleaning for a Reason has provided roughly $16 million worth of cleaning services to nearly 50,000 people battling cancer.
To date, Cleaning for a Reason has provided roughly $16 million worth of cleaning services to nearly 50,000 people battling cancer.
Get ready for 'rough' pollen season this year, allergist warns
Those who suffer from allergies know all too well their impact on sleep, daytime alertness and overall function.
Those who suffer from allergies know all too well their impact on sleep, daytime alertness and overall function.
Officer's death raises concerns about toll on police
After a Zumbrota officer died by suicide, police advocates are raising concerns about the toll the job takes on officers.
After a Zumbrota officer died by suicide, police advocates are raising concerns about the toll the job takes on officers.
Biologists invent new microscope inspired by scallops’ eyes to more effectively study organs
The microscope can image samples in any type of liquid, making it a new and more cost-effective approach for researchers studying organs and diagnosing diseases.
The microscope can image samples in any type of liquid, making it a new and more cost-effective approach for researchers studying organs and diagnosing diseases.