Male contraception showed promise in study
An experimental drug that temporarily stops sperm in their tracks could be a “game-changer” for contraception, a new study found.
An experimental drug that temporarily stops sperm in their tracks could be a “game-changer” for contraception, a new study found.
Ohio derailment: Clinic to open as health fears linger
Ohio’s governor says a plume of chemicals that spilled into the Ohio River after a fiery train derailment has broken up and is no longer a concern.
Ohio’s governor says a plume of chemicals that spilled into the Ohio River after a fiery train derailment has broken up and is no longer a concern.
Sen. John Fetterman's case highlights common stroke, depression link
Pennsylvania Democratic Senator John Fetterman is seeking treatment for severe depression months after having a stroke. Fetterman last year had the most common kind of stroke, caused by clots that block a blood vessel to the brain.
Pennsylvania Democratic Senator John Fetterman is seeking treatment for severe depression months after having a stroke. Fetterman last year had the most common kind of stroke, caused by clots that block a blood vessel to the brain.
'Trust the government' says head of EPA during visit to Ohio train derailment site
EPA Administrator Michael Regan says he’s asking residents in eastern Ohio near the Pennsylvania line to trust the government.
EPA Administrator Michael Regan says he’s asking residents in eastern Ohio near the Pennsylvania line to trust the government.
Living with Angelman Syndrome: A Minnesota family's tale
Rose Smith, a 5-year-old New Brighton girl, is one of 160 Minnesotans with Angelman Syndrome, a rare neurogenic disorder that impacts about one in 15,000 to 20,000 people worldwide.
Rose Smith, a 5-year-old New Brighton girl, is one of 160 Minnesotans with Angelman Syndrome, a rare neurogenic disorder that impacts about one in 15,000 to 20,000 people worldwide.
Upset Ohio residents pack town hall meeting seeking answers over train derailment
Hundreds gathered Wednesday in East Palestine, Ohio, to hear state officials insist yet again that testing shows local air is safe to breathe so far and that air and water monitoring would continue.
Hundreds gathered Wednesday in East Palestine, Ohio, to hear state officials insist yet again that testing shows local air is safe to breathe so far and that air and water monitoring would continue.
Local family shares experience with rare Angelman Syndrome
February 15th is Angelman Syndrome Day in Minnesota, and a local family shares what it?s like for their 5-year-old daughter Rose who was diagnosed with the rare genetic disorder.
February 15th is Angelman Syndrome Day in Minnesota, and a local family shares what it?s like for their 5-year-old daughter Rose who was diagnosed with the rare genetic disorder.
More than 1 in 6 Americans are now 65 or older; aging population expected to keep climbing
The number of people 65 and older in the U.S. is expected to keep growing in future decades, thanks to improvements in areas like health and medical therapies, as well as reductions in fertility.
The number of people 65 and older in the U.S. is expected to keep growing in future decades, thanks to improvements in areas like health and medical therapies, as well as reductions in fertility.
Allergy alert: Early spring blooms are here and could mean ‘a longer and more intense pollen season'
Scientists are already warning about spring allergies. Trees are leafing out weeks early, and plants are blooming, creating allergy issues for many across the country.
Scientists are already warning about spring allergies. Trees are leafing out weeks early, and plants are blooming, creating allergy issues for many across the country.
Is chocolate good for you? Here's what the FDA says
While some may enjoy a few chocolates on Valentine’s Day, the FDA is weighing in on if there are health benefits.
While some may enjoy a few chocolates on Valentine’s Day, the FDA is weighing in on if there are health benefits.
Telehealth program helps patients stay connected, get medical advice virtually
Through an Allina Health telehealth program, doctors are connected to stroke experts more than 50 miles away - a connection that could potentially be lifesaving.
Through an Allina Health telehealth program, doctors are connected to stroke experts more than 50 miles away - a connection that could potentially be lifesaving.
US teen girls experiencing record-high levels of sadness, violence, and suicide risk, CDC says
Overall, girls fared worse than boys across nearly all measures, while the CDC report noted “ongoing and extreme distress” among LGBQ+ teens.
Overall, girls fared worse than boys across nearly all measures, while the CDC report noted “ongoing and extreme distress” among LGBQ+ teens.
Celebrities promote ice baths, but science on health benefits is lukewarm
Some benefits of ice baths include improved mood, more energy, and weight loss. Among the biggest questions for researchers: How cold does water have to be to achieve any health benefits?
Some benefits of ice baths include improved mood, more energy, and weight loss. Among the biggest questions for researchers: How cold does water have to be to achieve any health benefits?
Minnesota now universally screening newborns for infection linked to hearing loss
All newborns in Minnesota will now be screened for congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV), becoming the first state to do so, according to the Minnesota Department of Health.
All newborns in Minnesota will now be screened for congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV), becoming the first state to do so, according to the Minnesota Department of Health.
Frequently taking sleeping pills could increase risk of dementia, study says
The study also noted that white participants who frequently took sleeping medications had a higher likelihood of developing dementia compared to their Black cohorts.
The study also noted that white participants who frequently took sleeping medications had a higher likelihood of developing dementia compared to their Black cohorts.
Revitalizing old blood with anti-inflammatory drug could slow aging, study suggests
The new study focused on an anti-inflammatory drug used for rheumatoid arthritis and found that it may reverse some of the effects of aging on the blood system in mice.
The new study focused on an anti-inflammatory drug used for rheumatoid arthritis and found that it may reverse some of the effects of aging on the blood system in mice.
Parents want natural remedies for son’s leukemia, child protection wants chemo
The couple's son went through one round of chemo after being diagnosed with leukemia. Now, they are fighting in court to prevent future treatments, preferring to treat their child with natural remedies — while the hospital insists on a two-year regimen.
The couple's son went through one round of chemo after being diagnosed with leukemia. Now, they are fighting in court to prevent future treatments, preferring to treat their child with natural remedies — while the hospital insists on a two-year regimen.
Fabuloso recall: Colgate-Palmolive recalls 4.9M cleaners over bacteria risk
In a warning notice, posted Wednesday, the federal regulatory agency said consumers should "immediately" stop using the recalled Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaner products.
In a warning notice, posted Wednesday, the federal regulatory agency said consumers should "immediately" stop using the recalled Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaner products.
Wisconsin DHS reports increase in toxic shock syndrome cases
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services says it is monitoring an increase in toxic shock syndrome cases in recent months.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services says it is monitoring an increase in toxic shock syndrome cases in recent months.
As baby faces rare genetic disorder, Minnesota family raises $70K for therapy
As the Hieb family works to raise money for a therapy that could help their 1-year-old daughter battling a rare genetic condition, mother Megan is also facing her own struggle: a chronic kidney disorder that has her searching for a new kidney.
As the Hieb family works to raise money for a therapy that could help their 1-year-old daughter battling a rare genetic condition, mother Megan is also facing her own struggle: a chronic kidney disorder that has her searching for a new kidney.