St. Louis Park announces cannabis business licensure requirements beginning Jan. 1
Less than a year after the Minnesota Legislature approved the sale of THC-infused edibles throughout Minnesota, St. Louis Park is creating a licensure system.
Less than a year after the Minnesota Legislature approved the sale of THC-infused edibles throughout Minnesota, St. Louis Park is creating a licensure system.
Screenings only detect 14% of cancer cases, study suggests
Researchers in Chicago conducted a study highlighting the importance of recommended cancer screenings and early detection to improve survival rates.
Researchers in Chicago conducted a study highlighting the importance of recommended cancer screenings and early detection to improve survival rates.
Dramatic warning for parents: Do not 'halve' adult painkillers for kids in wake of medicine shortages
Dosing guidelines for children's meds are vital and should not be ignored.
Dosing guidelines for children's meds are vital and should not be ignored.
Free COVID-19 tests available to Americans again as White House reveals winter plan
The Biden administration is making four rapid COVID-19 tests available online starting Thursday as it unveils its contingency plans for potential surges this winter.
The Biden administration is making four rapid COVID-19 tests available online starting Thursday as it unveils its contingency plans for potential surges this winter.
Childhood BMI chart raised from 37 to 60 as severe obesity quadruples
Roughly 4.5 million children — about 6% — are considered severely obese.
Roughly 4.5 million children — about 6% — are considered severely obese.
TikTok boosts posts about eating disorders, suicide, report says
The findings come from the Center for Countering Digital Hate, which created TikTok accounts for fictitious young people living in the U.S., Britain, Canada and Australia.
The findings come from the Center for Countering Digital Hate, which created TikTok accounts for fictitious young people living in the U.S., Britain, Canada and Australia.
Minnesota nurses approve new contracts, avert second strike over staffing and wages
New contract agreements have been accepted between MNA nurses and more than a dozen hospitals throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin, averting a strike over a dispute that sought to put “patients over profits” – increasing staffing levels and wages in the process.
New contract agreements have been accepted between MNA nurses and more than a dozen hospitals throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin, averting a strike over a dispute that sought to put “patients over profits” – increasing staffing levels and wages in the process.
New Zealand bans future generations from buying tobacco under strict new anti-smoking laws
The legislative package outlaws the sale of tobacco to anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 2009, punishable by fines of up to $95,910.
The legislative package outlaws the sale of tobacco to anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 2009, punishable by fines of up to $95,910.
Merck, Moderna share positive progress of potential skin cancer vaccine
A potential skin cancer vaccine being developed using the same technology behind COVID shots fared well in a small study, the drug companies said.
A potential skin cancer vaccine being developed using the same technology behind COVID shots fared well in a small study, the drug companies said.
‘It was my home’: Pediatric cancer survivor returns for wedding photo shoot at hospital that cured her
Riley Wagner, the bride, basically lived at Children’s Medical Center Dallas after she was diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma at just 6 weeks old.
Riley Wagner, the bride, basically lived at Children’s Medical Center Dallas after she was diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma at just 6 weeks old.
MDH health officials promote COVID-19 vaccines for children before holidays
Health officials urging parents to get their children vaccinated against COVID-19 as the holidays approach.
Health officials urging parents to get their children vaccinated against COVID-19 as the holidays approach.
Minnesota girl battling cancer gets special Christmas surprise
An early Christmas surprise came Sunday for a family that needs a little love. Ruby Streefland is battling cancer, so the organization called "Best Christmas Ever" stopped by to brighten their spirits.
An early Christmas surprise came Sunday for a family that needs a little love. Ruby Streefland is battling cancer, so the organization called "Best Christmas Ever" stopped by to brighten their spirits.
Pinky Swear celebrates 20 years of helping Minnesota children with cancer
As the Pinky Swear Foundation celebrates 20 years of helping Minnesota children fight cancer, the foundation looks back at the special boy who started it all. To learn more, visit, https://pinkyswear.org/
As the Pinky Swear Foundation celebrates 20 years of helping Minnesota children fight cancer, the foundation looks back at the special boy who started it all. To learn more, visit, https://pinkyswear.org/
Study: One-minute bursts of activity during daily tasks could prolong your life
A study by researchers in Australia finds that brief moments of daily physical activity can lower your risks of cardiovascular disease and certain cancers.
A study by researchers in Australia finds that brief moments of daily physical activity can lower your risks of cardiovascular disease and certain cancers.
Nursing students prepared for an environment with burnout, staffing shortages
Nursing schools are preparing students to head into an environment that has been largely affected by pandemic burnout and staffing shortages.
Nursing schools are preparing students to head into an environment that has been largely affected by pandemic burnout and staffing shortages.
Stiff-person syndrome: What is it, what are the treatments and who has it?
Stiff-person syndrome is considered a rare disease and impacts less than 5,000 people in the United States.
Stiff-person syndrome is considered a rare disease and impacts less than 5,000 people in the United States.
Sending Christmas cards linked with lower depression, study finds
The study examined whether the sending of Christmas cards offered insight into the sender’s mental well-being.
The study examined whether the sending of Christmas cards offered insight into the sender’s mental well-being.
Drug to prevent Alzheimer's? Study to begin enrolling young participants in ultimate test
Unlike most other Alzheimer’s prevention trials, this one will enroll people up to 25 years before the expected onset of dementia. Some participants could be as young as 18.
Unlike most other Alzheimer’s prevention trials, this one will enroll people up to 25 years before the expected onset of dementia. Some participants could be as young as 18.
FDA clears bivalent COVID-19 booster shots for children under 5
The FDA has authorized use of the tweaked shots starting at age 6 months, but just who is eligible depends on how many vaccinations they’ve already had.
The FDA has authorized use of the tweaked shots starting at age 6 months, but just who is eligible depends on how many vaccinations they’ve already had.
Pausing breast cancer treatment for pregnancy appears safe in new study
Young women diagnosed with breast cancer often must delay pregnancy for several years while they take hormone-blocking pills.
Young women diagnosed with breast cancer often must delay pregnancy for several years while they take hormone-blocking pills.