Baby formula shortage: Here are the safe substitutes
As the nationwide baby formula shortage continues, the state of Minnesota has created a list of WIC-approved substitutes for Similac formula products.
As the nationwide baby formula shortage continues, the state of Minnesota has created a list of WIC-approved substitutes for Similac formula products.
Frequent marijuana use may lead to higher risk of heart disease, study finds
Researchers say frequent use of THC can increase plaque buildup in the arteries, increasing the risk of heart disease and eventually heart attacks.
Researchers say frequent use of THC can increase plaque buildup in the arteries, increasing the risk of heart disease and eventually heart attacks.
Pediatrician's plea to parents: Do NOT make your own baby formula
Amid today's baby formula shortage, Dr. Sarah Adams of Akron Children's Hospital in Ohio warned parents away from homemade options.
Amid today's baby formula shortage, Dr. Sarah Adams of Akron Children's Hospital in Ohio warned parents away from homemade options.
Does 'hair of the dog' actually work after drinking alcohol? What experts say about the hangover 'cure'
The medieval saying 'the hair of the dog that bit you' has been used as a rumored hangover cure, but here's why you shouldn’t fight alcohol with alcohol
The medieval saying 'the hair of the dog that bit you' has been used as a rumored hangover cure, but here's why you shouldn’t fight alcohol with alcohol
New Burnsville fire station helps firefighters combat unseen dangers, like cancer
The Burnsville Fire Department opened a new fire station Saturday that promises to help address one of the biggest dangers firefighters face in the line of duty: cancer.
The Burnsville Fire Department opened a new fire station Saturday that promises to help address one of the biggest dangers firefighters face in the line of duty: cancer.
More US women are giving birth in their late 30s, early 40s, data shows
The trend has even pushed the median age of U.S. women giving birth from 27 to 30 — the highest on record
The trend has even pushed the median age of U.S. women giving birth from 27 to 30 — the highest on record
FDA approves marketing for new Alzheimer's early detection test
An estimated 6.5 million Americans age 65 and older are currently living with Alzheimer's disease
An estimated 6.5 million Americans age 65 and older are currently living with Alzheimer's disease
Health officials confirm 3 cases of liver inflammation in Minnesota kids
Minnesota health officials are asking parents to watch for signs of hepatitis in kids after three children under the age of 3 have been confirmed to have liver inflammation that may be part of a national cluster of hepatitis in children.
Minnesota health officials are asking parents to watch for signs of hepatitis in kids after three children under the age of 3 have been confirmed to have liver inflammation that may be part of a national cluster of hepatitis in children.
Doctors advise parents to be on lookout for hepatitis in children
Doctors at Mayo Clinic are asking parents to be on the lookout for signs of hepatitis in their children.
Doctors at Mayo Clinic are asking parents to be on the lookout for signs of hepatitis in their children.
J&J COVID-19 vaccine distribution restricted due to blood clot risk, FDA says
U.S. regulators are strictly limiting who can receive Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine due to a rare but serious risk of blood clots.
U.S. regulators are strictly limiting who can receive Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine due to a rare but serious risk of blood clots.
Twin Cities doctors use Zoom to help with medical care in Ukraine
Despite their locations, doctors from both the Twin Cities and Ukraine have been bale to share information in an effort to keep all patients safe.
Despite their locations, doctors from both the Twin Cities and Ukraine have been bale to share information in an effort to keep all patients safe.
Next battle over access to abortion will focus on pills amid Roe v. Wade leak
More than half of abortions in America are now done with pills, rather than surgery. The battle over access to medication abortions will only grow if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade.
More than half of abortions in America are now done with pills, rather than surgery. The battle over access to medication abortions will only grow if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade.
How the weather may trigger migraines
Migraines are caused by inflammatory proteins, which the brain produces in response to specific triggers
Migraines are caused by inflammatory proteins, which the brain produces in response to specific triggers
CDC restates transportation mask recommendation
U.S. health officials are restating their recommendation that Americans wear masks on planes, trains and buses, despite a court ruling last month that struck down a national mask mandate on public transportation.
U.S. health officials are restating their recommendation that Americans wear masks on planes, trains and buses, despite a court ruling last month that struck down a national mask mandate on public transportation.
Pfizer hopes to submit COVID-19 vaccine data for youngest kids in weeks
Pfizer is testing three extra-small doses of its vaccine in children under 5 after two shots didn't prove quite strong enough.
Pfizer is testing three extra-small doses of its vaccine in children under 5 after two shots didn't prove quite strong enough.
Teens tune parents out due to changing brain activity, study finds
Researchers said developing brain activity in teenagers causes them to respond better to unfamiliar voices than their mothers’.
Researchers said developing brain activity in teenagers causes them to respond better to unfamiliar voices than their mothers’.
Minnesota hospitals report cases of sudden hepatitis in children
A puzzling outbreak of a sudden liver disease in children has been confirmed in Minnesota. The Minnesota Department of Health confirmed they are investigating several cases of hepatitis in children reported by hospitals.
A puzzling outbreak of a sudden liver disease in children has been confirmed in Minnesota. The Minnesota Department of Health confirmed they are investigating several cases of hepatitis in children reported by hospitals.
Police, sheriff’s offices hold Drug Take Back Day
In nearly every household there’s a strong possibility that unused prescription medication is sitting in the back of a cupboard or medicine cabinet. Saturday is the chance to clean house.
In nearly every household there’s a strong possibility that unused prescription medication is sitting in the back of a cupboard or medicine cabinet. Saturday is the chance to clean house.
Obesity drug helped people lose over 20% of body weight in trials, drugmaker says
A new experimental drug could be a game-changer in treating obesity if clinical trials prove true, experts say.
A new experimental drug could be a game-changer in treating obesity if clinical trials prove true, experts say.
Why are vaccines still important if so many kids have already had COVID-19?
A recent CDC report estimated that 75% of U.S. kids have likely had COVID-19. Here’s why experts say vaccines are still important, despite having recovered from a previous infection.
A recent CDC report estimated that 75% of U.S. kids have likely had COVID-19. Here’s why experts say vaccines are still important, despite having recovered from a previous infection.