New Vitiligo treatment approved by FDA, hopes to offer relief
On Monday, the FDA approved the first-ever drug to reverse vitiligo, called Opzelura, which is already on the market to treat eczema.
On Monday, the FDA approved the first-ever drug to reverse vitiligo, called Opzelura, which is already on the market to treat eczema.
Mississippi women's health clinic drops challenge of state's near-ban on abortions
The Mississippi abortion clinic that was at the center of the U.S. Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade has ended a lawsuit in which it was seeking to block the state from enforcing a law banning most abortions.
The Mississippi abortion clinic that was at the center of the U.S. Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade has ended a lawsuit in which it was seeking to block the state from enforcing a law banning most abortions.
CDC endorses more traditional Novavax COVID-19 vaccine for adults
Health officials say U.S. adults who haven’t gotten any COVID-19 shots yet should consider a new option from Novavax.
Health officials say U.S. adults who haven’t gotten any COVID-19 shots yet should consider a new option from Novavax.
Minnesota's medical cannabis patients can get gummies starting Aug. 1
Starting August 1, medical marijuana patients in Minnesota can buy cannabis gummies and chews at dispensaries in the state.
Starting August 1, medical marijuana patients in Minnesota can buy cannabis gummies and chews at dispensaries in the state.
75% of US teens aren’t getting recommended daily exercise, particularly females, study finds
Researchers suspected that the environment at school could play an important role in determining how comfortable students feel participating in school sports or other physical activities.
Researchers suspected that the environment at school could play an important role in determining how comfortable students feel participating in school sports or other physical activities.
Opioid prevention advocates rally at Minnesota Capitol with new urgency
Fentanyl is now the dominant driver of opioid overdose deaths in Minnesota, which hit a record in 2021, giving new urgency to advocates for treatment and prevention who rallied at the state Capitol on Monday.
Fentanyl is now the dominant driver of opioid overdose deaths in Minnesota, which hit a record in 2021, giving new urgency to advocates for treatment and prevention who rallied at the state Capitol on Monday.
Only son donates kidney to mother: ‘It’s amazing to give life in a different way’
The 25-year-old couldn’t imagine going through life without his mother. So he did what he could to help her live longer.
The 25-year-old couldn’t imagine going through life without his mother. So he did what he could to help her live longer.
Fauci to retire by the end of Biden's term: report
Dr. Anthony Fauci is reportedly set to retire after more than five decades in federal service.
Dr. Anthony Fauci is reportedly set to retire after more than five decades in federal service.
Buffalo dad fighting rare and aggressive brain cancer
A Buffalo man was preparing to welcome a new baby into the world when he was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of brain cancer.
A Buffalo man was preparing to welcome a new baby into the world when he was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of brain cancer.
Emotions run high at protest for Tekle Sundberg, as mother who was shot at expresses outrage
What started as a rally for a man shot and killed by Minneapolis Police quickly took a turn after the mother of two nearly hit by bullets while inside her apartment showed up to share her story on Saturday afternoon.
What started as a rally for a man shot and killed by Minneapolis Police quickly took a turn after the mother of two nearly hit by bullets while inside her apartment showed up to share her story on Saturday afternoon.
Toddler, who once spent nearly 700 days in hospital for heart defect, dies
Valentina Garnetti first gained notoriety in 2021 for spending most of her toddler life inside a hospital due to a congenital heart defect.
Valentina Garnetti first gained notoriety in 2021 for spending most of her toddler life inside a hospital due to a congenital heart defect.
Abortion laws spark profound changes in other medical care
Abortion restrictions and the overturn of Roe v. Wade are having profound repercussions in reproductive medicine as well as in other areas of medical care.
Abortion restrictions and the overturn of Roe v. Wade are having profound repercussions in reproductive medicine as well as in other areas of medical care.
Sobering new study says that those under age 40 shouldn't drink alcohol at all
People under 40 suffer significant health risks from drinking, according to new research.
People under 40 suffer significant health risks from drinking, according to new research.
Twin Cities hospital making commitment to furthering diversity
Hennepin Healthcare will host its first-ever people of color career fair Saturday, and right now the need for workers in the healthcare industry couldn't be greater.
Hennepin Healthcare will host its first-ever people of color career fair Saturday, and right now the need for workers in the healthcare industry couldn't be greater.
Not getting enough water? Eat it with these hydrating foods
If carrying around a giant water container for you and everyone in your family sounds daunting, it's time to change your hydration game plan.
If carrying around a giant water container for you and everyone in your family sounds daunting, it's time to change your hydration game plan.
Fentanyl a driving factor in Minnesota's record overdoses deaths in 2021
A report from the Minnesota Department of Health shows that 90 percent of fatal opioid overdoses in 2021 involved fentanyl.
A report from the Minnesota Department of Health shows that 90 percent of fatal opioid overdoses in 2021 involved fentanyl.
988 mental crisis hotline launches July 16, but most call centers aren’t ready, survey finds
Mental health experts are hoping that the three-digit number will deliver a breakthrough in helping people in crisis.
Mental health experts are hoping that the three-digit number will deliver a breakthrough in helping people in crisis.
Novavax COVID-19 vaccine: FDA authorizes new shot for adults
Novavax makes a more traditional type of shot than the three other COVID-19 vaccines available for use in the U.S. -- and one that’s already available in Europe and multiple other countries.
Novavax makes a more traditional type of shot than the three other COVID-19 vaccines available for use in the U.S. -- and one that’s already available in Europe and multiple other countries.
Video game players show increased brain activity, decision-making skills, study says
The study found the video game players were better than non-players in both speed and accuracy of responses.
The study found the video game players were better than non-players in both speed and accuracy of responses.
White House urges caution on COVID-19 variants
With a surge in recent COVID-19 sub-variants, both White House and local officials are again urging people to use caution and get vaccinated.
With a surge in recent COVID-19 sub-variants, both White House and local officials are again urging people to use caution and get vaccinated.