Uterine cancer deaths could soon outnumber ovarian cancer deaths, oncologist says: ‘We need to do better’
Learn the risk factors for the troubling 'upward trend' in uterine cancer deaths.
Learn the risk factors for the troubling 'upward trend' in uterine cancer deaths.
First AI-generated drug enters human clinical trials, targeting chronic lung disease patients
The drug is being tested to treat idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a rare, progressive type of chronic lung disease.
The drug is being tested to treat idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a rare, progressive type of chronic lung disease.
Smoke from Canada wildfires increasing health risks in Black, poorer communities in US
The smoke is impacting air quality issues for poor and Black communities that already are more likely to live near polluting plants and in rental housing with mold.
The smoke is impacting air quality issues for poor and Black communities that already are more likely to live near polluting plants and in rental housing with mold.
Minnesota air quality setting records because of Canadian wildfires
2023 is cementing its place in the history books for most air quality alerts.
2023 is cementing its place in the history books for most air quality alerts.
Fungal meningitis outbreak linked to Mexico clinics kills 6
U.S. health officials say the death toll from an outbreak of fungal meningitis tied to surgical procedures in a city along the U.S.-Mexico border has risen to six.
U.S. health officials say the death toll from an outbreak of fungal meningitis tied to surgical procedures in a city along the U.S.-Mexico border has risen to six.
Minnesota sees record air quality alerts
Persistently poor air quality throughout Minnesota due to Canadian wildfire smoke has caused a record number of National Weather Service air quality alerts so far this season at 23.
Persistently poor air quality throughout Minnesota due to Canadian wildfire smoke has caused a record number of National Weather Service air quality alerts so far this season at 23.
Thousands of unauthorized vapes pouring into US despite FDA crackdown
The number of different e-cigarette devices sold in the U.S. has nearly tripled to over 9,000, despite a three-year effort by the FDA to crack down on kid-friendly flavors.
The number of different e-cigarette devices sold in the U.S. has nearly tripled to over 9,000, despite a three-year effort by the FDA to crack down on kid-friendly flavors.
Vaccines could be next big advance in cancer treatment
After decades of limited success, scientists say research has reached a turning point, with many predicting more vaccines will be out in five years.
After decades of limited success, scientists say research has reached a turning point, with many predicting more vaccines will be out in five years.
Fitness company wants to pay you $10,000 to walk 10K steps in a day
The “Chief Step Officer" will train for one month, giving them time to gradually work their way from zero to 10,000 steps in a day, the company said. Here’s how to apply.
The “Chief Step Officer" will train for one month, giving them time to gradually work their way from zero to 10,000 steps in a day, the company said. Here’s how to apply.
Study: Gas stoves can raise indoor levels of benzene to above what’s found in secondhand smoke
A Stanford study found that cooking with gas stoves can raise indoor levels of the carcinogen benzene in homes. Benzene has been linked to a higher risk of leukemia and other blood cell cancers.
A Stanford study found that cooking with gas stoves can raise indoor levels of the carcinogen benzene in homes. Benzene has been linked to a higher risk of leukemia and other blood cell cancers.
Trailblazing Minnesota dermatologist Dr. Charles Crutchfield III dies at age 62
Dr. Charles E. Crutchfield III was a trailblazer in the medical field. He ran a private practice in Eagan for a number of years, served as a clinical professor at the U of M Medical School and worked with the Twins, Vikings, Timberwolves, Wild, and Lynx.
Dr. Charles E. Crutchfield III was a trailblazer in the medical field. He ran a private practice in Eagan for a number of years, served as a clinical professor at the U of M Medical School and worked with the Twins, Vikings, Timberwolves, Wild, and Lynx.
Frozen fruit bags sold at major grocers recalled over listeria concerns
More than a dozen brands of frozen fruit brands sold at Walmart, Target, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's and other stores have been recalled over listeria concerns.
More than a dozen brands of frozen fruit brands sold at Walmart, Target, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's and other stores have been recalled over listeria concerns.
Remembering trailblazing Dr. Charles Crutchfield
A renowned?Minnesota dermatologist has passed away. Dr. Charles E. Crutchfield II died Wednesday after a long battle with cancer.?He leaves behind a remarkable legacy of accomplishments and service.? Dr. Crutchfield was 62 years old.
A renowned?Minnesota dermatologist has passed away. Dr. Charles E. Crutchfield II died Wednesday after a long battle with cancer.?He leaves behind a remarkable legacy of accomplishments and service.? Dr. Crutchfield was 62 years old.
Plant-based-meat advocacy group wants Macon Bacon to change name
The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine wrote to the president of the Georgia collegiate team urging him to change its name.
The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine wrote to the president of the Georgia collegiate team urging him to change its name.
FDA warns stores to stop selling disposable e-cigarettes including top seller Elf Bar
U.S. regulators have sent warning letters to dozens of retailers selling fruity disposable electronic cigarettes, including the current best-selling brand, Elf Bar.
U.S. regulators have sent warning letters to dozens of retailers selling fruity disposable electronic cigarettes, including the current best-selling brand, Elf Bar.
Dry weather lowering mosquito count throughout Minnesota
Dry weather in the past two weeks has mosquito totals flattening.
Dry weather in the past two weeks has mosquito totals flattening.
Autism event in St. Paul focuses on Black community resources
An event this week in St. Paul is looking to shed more light on autism in the Black community.
An event this week in St. Paul is looking to shed more light on autism in the Black community.
Autism event held in St. Paul this weekend
An event this week in St. Paul is looking to shed more light on autism in the Black community.
An event this week in St. Paul is looking to shed more light on autism in the Black community.
Your dog may have ‘better health’ outcome if it has a friend, study finds
A new study conducted by researchers from the Dog Aging Project reveals the positive impact of companionship from other dogs on a pet's health and survival.
A new study conducted by researchers from the Dog Aging Project reveals the positive impact of companionship from other dogs on a pet's health and survival.
West Nile virus cases, positive samples detected across the country
In Iowa, the Department of Health and Human Services announced Friday that the first case of West Nile virus infection was reported this year in an older adult — age 61-80 years — from Plymouth County.
In Iowa, the Department of Health and Human Services announced Friday that the first case of West Nile virus infection was reported this year in an older adult — age 61-80 years — from Plymouth County.