Twin Cities woman battles cancer
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Twin Cities woman battles cancer

One Twin Cities woman is finding goodness in the kindness of others, while fighting a health battle of her own.

One Twin Cities woman is finding goodness in the kindness of others, while fighting a health battle of her own.

Rochelle Walensky, CDC director, submits resignation

Rochelle Walensky, CDC director, submits resignation

Dr. Rochelle Walensky says the waning of the COVID-19 pandemic is a good time to make a transition.

Dr. Rochelle Walensky says the waning of the COVID-19 pandemic is a good time to make a transition.

FDA approves RSV vaccine
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FDA approves RSV vaccine

The U.S. approved the first vaccine for RSV on Wednesday, shots to protect older adults against a respiratory virus that?s most notorious for attacking babies but endangers their grandparents, too.

The U.S. approved the first vaccine for RSV on Wednesday, shots to protect older adults against a respiratory virus that?s most notorious for attacking babies but endangers their grandparents, too.

1st vaccine for RSV approved by FDA

1st vaccine for RSV approved by FDA

The U.S. has approved the first vaccine for RSV, shots to protect older adults.

The U.S. has approved the first vaccine for RSV, shots to protect older adults.

Police mental health bill questioned
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Police mental health bill questioned

Legislation to improve mental health services for Minnesota's emergency responders continues to work its way through the Capitol. The House passing a bill supporters hope will provide front-line police, firefighters, and others more resources and keep them on the job if they suffer from post-traumatic stress.

Legislation to improve mental health services for Minnesota's emergency responders continues to work its way through the Capitol. The House passing a bill supporters hope will provide front-line police, firefighters, and others more resources and keep them on the job if they suffer from post-traumatic stress.

Hair relaxers may affect women's fertility, study suggests

Hair relaxers may affect women's fertility, study suggests

Current and former use of chemical hair straighteners, greater frequency and duration of use, and scalp burns from the products were linked to lower chances of becoming pregnant, the study found.

Current and former use of chemical hair straighteners, greater frequency and duration of use, and scalp burns from the products were linked to lower chances of becoming pregnant, the study found.

Loneliness poses risks as deadly as smoking, US surgeon general says

Loneliness poses risks as deadly as smoking, US surgeon general says

“(Loneliness) is like hunger or thirst. It's a feeling the body sends us when something we need for survival is missing," the U.S. surgeon general said.

“(Loneliness) is like hunger or thirst. It's a feeling the body sends us when something we need for survival is missing," the U.S. surgeon general said.

These are the worst drinks for your health, according to nutritionists

These are the worst drinks for your health, according to nutritionists

Before you load up your grocery cart or place an order at the coffee shop, restaurant or bar, beware of additives and sugar that may be lurking in your favorite drinks.

Before you load up your grocery cart or place an order at the coffee shop, restaurant or bar, beware of additives and sugar that may be lurking in your favorite drinks.

What to know about ticks and Lyme season following a mild winter

What to know about ticks and Lyme season following a mild winter

Researchers say it is hard to predict how the tick season will play out. This year’s mild winter and early snow melt, though, could mean more ticks earlier than usual.

Researchers say it is hard to predict how the tick season will play out. This year’s mild winter and early snow melt, though, could mean more ticks earlier than usual.

Adult cigarette smoking rate hits new all-time low in US, CDC says

Adult cigarette smoking rate hits new all-time low in US, CDC says

U.S. adults are smoking less, with 1 in 9 people reporting in 2022 that they were current smokers. Meanwhile, e-cigarette use rose, to about 1 in 17 adults.

U.S. adults are smoking less, with 1 in 9 people reporting in 2022 that they were current smokers. Meanwhile, e-cigarette use rose, to about 1 in 17 adults.

Red Dye No. 3: What is it, and why is it banned in makeup but OK in food?

Red Dye No. 3: What is it, and why is it banned in makeup but OK in food?

Red Dye No. 3 has been linked to cancer and children's behavior problems in studies. The FDA banned its use in cosmetics more than 30 years ago, but it remains in thousands of food products.

Red Dye No. 3 has been linked to cancer and children's behavior problems in studies. The FDA banned its use in cosmetics more than 30 years ago, but it remains in thousands of food products.

WHO fires doctor over sexual misconduct investigation

WHO fires doctor over sexual misconduct investigation

“Dr. Temo Waqanivalu has been dismissed from WHO following findings of sexual misconduct against him and corresponding disciplinary process,” WHO spokesperson Marcia Poole said.

“Dr. Temo Waqanivalu has been dismissed from WHO following findings of sexual misconduct against him and corresponding disciplinary process,” WHO spokesperson Marcia Poole said.