Air quality alert: Heavy surface smoke from Canada wildfires impacting MN on Monday
Heavy surface smoke from wildfires in Canada is drifting across Minnesota on Monday, with unhealthy air quality levels expected in parts of the state.
Heavy surface smoke from wildfires in Canada is drifting across Minnesota on Monday, with unhealthy air quality levels expected in parts of the state.
At-home skin cancer test could be one step closer
An experimental patch could bring the medical world one step closer to rapid at-home melanoma testing, eliminating the need for a biopsy or blood draw.
An experimental patch could bring the medical world one step closer to rapid at-home melanoma testing, eliminating the need for a biopsy or blood draw.
French fries tied to diabetes risk, but not all potatoes 'created equal,' study finds
Replacing fries with whole grains 3 times weekly cuts diabetes risk by 19%, researchers say.
Replacing fries with whole grains 3 times weekly cuts diabetes risk by 19%, researchers say.
'Factually incorrect': Vaccine experts criticize RFK Jr. decision to cut mRNA vaccine funding
A long list of medical experts are saying Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s decision to cut mRNA research will set back the country’s vaccine science by a decade.
A long list of medical experts are saying Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s decision to cut mRNA research will set back the country’s vaccine science by a decade.
Over half of Americans' calories come from ultra-processed foods
The report could have big implications as Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. continues to criticize ultra-processed foods and blame them for causing disease.
The report could have big implications as Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. continues to criticize ultra-processed foods and blame them for causing disease.
RFK Jr. pulls vaccine funding
The Department of Health and Human Services will cancel contracts and pull funding for some vaccines for viruses including COVID-19 and the flu that use mRNA technology.
The Department of Health and Human Services will cancel contracts and pull funding for some vaccines for viruses including COVID-19 and the flu that use mRNA technology.
What is kratom 7-OH? Why RFK and health officials are cracking down
Regulators say 7-OH, a component of kratom, is an opioid that “can be more potent than morphine,” but it’s readily available over the counter in many states.
Regulators say 7-OH, a component of kratom, is an opioid that “can be more potent than morphine,” but it’s readily available over the counter in many states.
What is Chikungunya virus? Symptoms, prevention and what to know
The mosquito-borne Chikungunya virus causes fever and severe joint pain, which can persist for months. With no specific medicine, the best prevention is avoiding mosquito bites. Outbreaks have been reported in many parts of the world, including in China.
The mosquito-borne Chikungunya virus causes fever and severe joint pain, which can persist for months. With no specific medicine, the best prevention is avoiding mosquito bites. Outbreaks have been reported in many parts of the world, including in China.
Rare flu complication causing brain swelling on the rise in kids, study finds
A Stanford-led study found that children facing a rare, deadly flu complication involving brain swelling and runaway immune responses may have better chances of recovery with rapid, targeted care—and that flu vaccines offer key protection.
A Stanford-led study found that children facing a rare, deadly flu complication involving brain swelling and runaway immune responses may have better chances of recovery with rapid, targeted care—and that flu vaccines offer key protection.
RFK Jr. pulls $500 million in funding for vaccine development
The Department of Health and Human Services plans to cancel contracts and pull funding for some vaccines being developed to fight respiratory viruses like COVID-19 and the flu. Here's what we know.
The Department of Health and Human Services plans to cancel contracts and pull funding for some vaccines being developed to fight respiratory viruses like COVID-19 and the flu. Here's what we know.
Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease on the rise: How parents can protect their children
There is an uptick in Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease (HFMD) cases in children in the United States, health officials say. Here's everything you need to know.
There is an uptick in Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease (HFMD) cases in children in the United States, health officials say. Here's everything you need to know.
What is Legionnaires' disease? Symptoms, how you get it
Legionnaires' disease is a severe form of pneumonia caused by the Legionella bacteria. The disease is contracted when people breathe in contaminated mist or vapor. Here is what you need to know.
Legionnaires' disease is a severe form of pneumonia caused by the Legionella bacteria. The disease is contracted when people breathe in contaminated mist or vapor. Here is what you need to know.
Northeast Minnesota faces another air quality alert starting Tuesday
After a record stretch of poor air quality, parts of Minnesota will again face another air quality alert starting Tuesday morning due to wildfire smoke.
After a record stretch of poor air quality, parts of Minnesota will again face another air quality alert starting Tuesday morning due to wildfire smoke.
RFK Jr. announces another change to vaccine policy
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced another shakeup in America's vaccine policy.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced another shakeup in America's vaccine policy.
Minnesotans brave poor air quality to get outdoors on Saturday
On Saturday, an event billed as the upper Midwest’s largest gathering of food trucks was in Minneapolis, on a day when Canada’s wildfire smoke made it harder for some people to breathe.
On Saturday, an event billed as the upper Midwest’s largest gathering of food trucks was in Minneapolis, on a day when Canada’s wildfire smoke made it harder for some people to breathe.
Wisconsin confirms first 9 measles cases of 2025, all linked to out-of-state travel
Wisconsin health officials confirmed the first nine cases of measles in 2025 in the state on Saturday.
Wisconsin health officials confirmed the first nine cases of measles in 2025 in the state on Saturday.
Gen Z is ditching boxed cereals at breakfast: 'Couldn't pay me to eat them'
Traditional breakfast cereal has been declining as Gen Z chooses other popular breakfast items over highly processed options.
Traditional breakfast cereal has been declining as Gen Z chooses other popular breakfast items over highly processed options.
MN weather: Dry Saturday, air quality alert continues
Aside from having poor air quality with smoke and haze, we’re set to have a dry weekend across most of Minnesota.
Aside from having poor air quality with smoke and haze, we’re set to have a dry weekend across most of Minnesota.
Minnesota, Wisconsin air quality alert extended through noon Monday
The air quality alert for all of Minnesota and Wisconsin has been extended through noon Monday.
The air quality alert for all of Minnesota and Wisconsin has been extended through noon Monday.
Medicaid, Medicare may cover weight loss drugs under new pilot program: report
Blockbuster weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound have surged in popularity, but high prices have left them out of reach for many obese Americans.
Blockbuster weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound have surged in popularity, but high prices have left them out of reach for many obese Americans.