WHO renames monkeypox as 'mpox,' citing racism concerns
The World Health Organization said it was concerned by the “racist and stigmatizing language” that arose after monkeypox spread to more than 100 countries.
The World Health Organization said it was concerned by the “racist and stigmatizing language” that arose after monkeypox spread to more than 100 countries.
Bird flu latest: Another 1.8 million chickens to be killed on Nebraska farm
The outbreak has already prompted the slaughter of more than 50 million birds nationwide -- and it continues to spread.
The outbreak has already prompted the slaughter of more than 50 million birds nationwide -- and it continues to spread.
New York mom whose baby struggled with RSV has urgent message for parents
A mom of five whose youngest daughter is still recovering from RSV weeks after hospitalization has key advice for parents.
A mom of five whose youngest daughter is still recovering from RSV weeks after hospitalization has key advice for parents.
WHO, CDC: A record 40 million kids miss measles vaccine dose
The World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say measles immunization has dropped significantly since the coronavirus pandemic began, resulting in a record high of nearly 40 million children missing a vaccine dose last year.
The World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say measles immunization has dropped significantly since the coronavirus pandemic began, resulting in a record high of nearly 40 million children missing a vaccine dose last year.
Fauci urges Americans — one last time — to get the updated COVID-19 booster
Dr. Fauci, who is just weeks away from retirement, had a consistent, familiar message for Americans during his last time at the podium — get your COVID shot.
Dr. Fauci, who is just weeks away from retirement, had a consistent, familiar message for Americans during his last time at the podium — get your COVID shot.
Virus surge causing staffing strain at Minnesota schools
With respiratory viruses surging nationwide and school outbreaks skyrocketing in Minnesota, school districts across the state are struggling to keep classrooms staffed.
With respiratory viruses surging nationwide and school outbreaks skyrocketing in Minnesota, school districts across the state are struggling to keep classrooms staffed.
US health officials renew push for COVID-19 boosters, amid new data on efficacy
Only about 13% of U.S. adults have gotten the updated booster.
Only about 13% of U.S. adults have gotten the updated booster.
Indiana doctor who provided abortion drugs to 10-year-old rape victim defends actions in court
An Indianapolis doctor who provided abortion drugs to a 10-year-old rape victim from Ohio has defended her actions before a judge in the case that drew national attention in the weeks after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June.
An Indianapolis doctor who provided abortion drugs to a 10-year-old rape victim from Ohio has defended her actions before a judge in the case that drew national attention in the weeks after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June.
FDA warns CBD companies over 'illegal' products
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has posted warning letters to five companies that is believes are in violation of illegally selling products containing cannabidiol (CBD).
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has posted warning letters to five companies that is believes are in violation of illegally selling products containing cannabidiol (CBD).
Healthcare system stresses as sicknesses rise throughout Minnesota
As more and more people become sick with various seasonal illnesses throughout Minnesota, both staff and medication shortages have the healthcare community asking for help.
As more and more people become sick with various seasonal illnesses throughout Minnesota, both staff and medication shortages have the healthcare community asking for help.
Blood donors, once banned due to mad cow disease, can give again
Since 1999, those people have been banned from giving blood in the U.S. for fear that they’d been exposed to mad cow disease.
Since 1999, those people have been banned from giving blood in the U.S. for fear that they’d been exposed to mad cow disease.
FDA approves drug to delay onset of Type 1 diabetes
The agency gave the green light for Tzield. The drug is administered by intravenous infusion once daily for 14 consecutive days.
The agency gave the green light for Tzield. The drug is administered by intravenous infusion once daily for 14 consecutive days.
Ramsey man paralyzed in hunting accident, offers message to others
Andy Eha has been a bow hunter for more than 20 years, but now this avid outdoorsman has spent the last two months inside after a hunting accident left him paralyzed.
Andy Eha has been a bow hunter for more than 20 years, but now this avid outdoorsman has spent the last two months inside after a hunting accident left him paralyzed.
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson opens up about mental health: ‘You gotta ask for help’
"As guys, we have a tendency to not ask for help. Ego gets in the way, and we start stuffing things deep down in our guts, which is not a good thing," Johnson said.
"As guys, we have a tendency to not ask for help. Ego gets in the way, and we start stuffing things deep down in our guts, which is not a good thing," Johnson said.
Health officials monitor antibiotics usage, hope for reduced resistance
Minnesota health officials are working to raise awareness about the overuse of antibiotics, which can led to bacteria becoming resistant to medicines designed to kill them.
Minnesota health officials are working to raise awareness about the overuse of antibiotics, which can led to bacteria becoming resistant to medicines designed to kill them.
Study: Weed smokers had more cases of emphysema, inflamed airways than some cigarette smokers
Researchers said that they wanted to bring attention to those who may be under the misconception that smoking marijuana is somehow better for you than tobacco.
Researchers said that they wanted to bring attention to those who may be under the misconception that smoking marijuana is somehow better for you than tobacco.
'Today' show's Al Roker reveals he was hospitalized for blood clots
Al Roker opened up about being hospitalized for blood clots on Friday.
Al Roker opened up about being hospitalized for blood clots on Friday.
Flu season sweeps through Minnesota, dozens of schools face outbreaks
Flu season is off to an early and rapid start in Minnesota, as respiratory viruses sweep through schools.
Flu season is off to an early and rapid start in Minnesota, as respiratory viruses sweep through schools.
Minnesota nurses strike vote announced, ‘hospital leadership has failed us’
A little more than two months ago an estimated 15,000 nurses walked off the job after failing to reach an agreement with hospital executives over staffing and wages. On Thursday, the Minnesota Nurses Association declared its intent to hold a vote on Nov. 30 to do it again.
A little more than two months ago an estimated 15,000 nurses walked off the job after failing to reach an agreement with hospital executives over staffing and wages. On Thursday, the Minnesota Nurses Association declared its intent to hold a vote on Nov. 30 to do it again.
Minnesota public health, safety commissioners will not seek new terms
Newly reelected governor Tim Walz and lieutenant governor Peggy Flanagan announced on Wednesday both the commissioner of health and commissioner of public safety will not seek reappointment.
Newly reelected governor Tim Walz and lieutenant governor Peggy Flanagan announced on Wednesday both the commissioner of health and commissioner of public safety will not seek reappointment.