University of Massachusetts sounds alarm on TikTok drinking trend after nearly 30 students taken to hospital
The borg — or "blackout rage gallon" — is an apparent TikTok trend that has been seen on college campuses across the country.
The borg — or "blackout rage gallon" — is an apparent TikTok trend that has been seen on college campuses across the country.
Judy Heumann, champion for disability rights, dies at age 75
She spent the rest of her life fighting, first to get access for herself and then for others, her brother recalled.
She spent the rest of her life fighting, first to get access for herself and then for others, her brother recalled.
New tool hoping to lower prescription costs in Minnesota
Prescription drug prices climbed more than 40% in Minnesota over the last five years, and almost no one seems to know why. A new online tool is hoping to bring more transparency to the problem and lower costs.
Prescription drug prices climbed more than 40% in Minnesota over the last five years, and almost no one seems to know why. A new online tool is hoping to bring more transparency to the problem and lower costs.
Can't take statins? New pill cuts cholesterol, heart attacks: study
Statin pills are the primary treatment for high cholesterol, but millions of people who can't or won't take them because of side effects may have another option.
Statin pills are the primary treatment for high cholesterol, but millions of people who can't or won't take them because of side effects may have another option.
Biden has cancerous skin lesion removed from chest, doctor says
A skin lesion removed from President Joe Biden’s chest last month was a basal cell carcinoma — a common form of skin cancer.
A skin lesion removed from President Joe Biden’s chest last month was a basal cell carcinoma — a common form of skin cancer.
Children’s Minnesota doctors save sister and brother with heart defects
Fetal cardiologists discovered both Delilah and her younger brother William had a very rare heart defect called a coarctation of the aorta. But thanks to doctors at Children's Minnesota, both kids are doing well.
Fetal cardiologists discovered both Delilah and her younger brother William had a very rare heart defect called a coarctation of the aorta. But thanks to doctors at Children's Minnesota, both kids are doing well.
EPA to propose US limits on toxic 'forever chemicals' in drinking water
Water providers are preparing for tough standards and testing that will undoubtedly reveal harmful "forever chemicals" in communities that don’t yet know the chemicals are in their water.
Water providers are preparing for tough standards and testing that will undoubtedly reveal harmful "forever chemicals" in communities that don’t yet know the chemicals are in their water.
Doctor facing terminal illness fights for aid-in-death law in Minnesota
While working in Washington state, Dr. Joanne Roberts says she opposed the Death with Dignity Act there. In the years after, her position changed. Now, facing her own terminal illness, she pushing for a medical aid-in-dying law in Minnesota.
While working in Washington state, Dr. Joanne Roberts says she opposed the Death with Dignity Act there. In the years after, her position changed. Now, facing her own terminal illness, she pushing for a medical aid-in-dying law in Minnesota.
PFAS bills clear first hurdle, opposition emerges from coalition of companies
The batch of bills that would limit or ban the use of "forever chemicals" in Minnesota cleared its first legislative hurdle Thursday.
The batch of bills that would limit or ban the use of "forever chemicals" in Minnesota cleared its first legislative hurdle Thursday.
PFAS bills clear first hurdle, opposition emerges from coalition of companies
A batch of bills that would limit or ban the use of PFAS chemicals in Minnesota cleared its first legislative hurdle Thursday. PFAS chemicals have a long history in the East Metro after the groundwater for thousands of people was contaminated by the so-called "forever chemicals."
A batch of bills that would limit or ban the use of PFAS chemicals in Minnesota cleared its first legislative hurdle Thursday. PFAS chemicals have a long history in the East Metro after the groundwater for thousands of people was contaminated by the so-called "forever chemicals."
More than half the world's population will be obese or overweight by 2035, says new report
The World Obesity Federation issued a startling prediction in its new report.
The World Obesity Federation issued a startling prediction in its new report.
Dangers of slipping and falling on the ice
While some slips and falls on the ice can be funny or embarrassing, others can cause more serious injuries.
While some slips and falls on the ice can be funny or embarrassing, others can cause more serious injuries.
Jack Daniel's warehouse blocked due to ethanol vapors, black whiskey fungus infestation
Ethanol vapors, also known as “angel’s share” in whiskey-making, released from Jack Daniel’s barrels during the aging process can potentially lead to the growth of black whiskey fungus.
Ethanol vapors, also known as “angel’s share” in whiskey-making, released from Jack Daniel’s barrels during the aging process can potentially lead to the growth of black whiskey fungus.
Taking vitamin D could help prevent dementia, study suggests
While vitamin D supplementation was found to have effects in all groups of the large-scale study, the research suggested the effects were greater in women.
While vitamin D supplementation was found to have effects in all groups of the large-scale study, the research suggested the effects were greater in women.
BetterHelp to pay $7.8M for sharing mental health data with Facebook, Snapchat
Online therapy platform BetterHelp will pay $7.8 million for reportedly sharing sensitive mental health info with Facebook, Snapchat and other advertisers for profit.
Online therapy platform BetterHelp will pay $7.8 million for reportedly sharing sensitive mental health info with Facebook, Snapchat and other advertisers for profit.
Florida man dies after contracting brain-eating infection from rinsing sinuses with tap water
The local health department said infection is rare and can only happen when water contaminated with the amoeba enters through the nose.
The local health department said infection is rare and can only happen when water contaminated with the amoeba enters through the nose.
Too High: Family lost son to suicide, cannabis
As the Minnesota legislature looks likely to legalize recreational cannabis this session, Randy Bacchus' family shared their son?s experience as a cautionary story on the risks of high-potency cannabis on adolescents struggling with their mental health.
As the Minnesota legislature looks likely to legalize recreational cannabis this session, Randy Bacchus' family shared their son?s experience as a cautionary story on the risks of high-potency cannabis on adolescents struggling with their mental health.
Unlicensed Woodbury beauty spa owner charged with unlawful medical practice
A Woodbury beauty spa owner is facing criminal charges for allegedly injecting medication even more powerful than Botox or dermal fillers without a license.
A Woodbury beauty spa owner is facing criminal charges for allegedly injecting medication even more powerful than Botox or dermal fillers without a license.
Colorectal cancer is showing up in younger people and at more advanced stages: study
Doctors are seeing more cases of this form of cancer among those younger than 55 years old.
Doctors are seeing more cases of this form of cancer among those younger than 55 years old.
Ed Sheeran’s wife diagnosed with tumor during pregnancy: ‘Spiraling through depression’
Sheeran and wife Cherry Seaborn welcomed second child in May 2022.
Sheeran and wife Cherry Seaborn welcomed second child in May 2022.