Cancer could be detected three years before diagnosis with experimental blood test
Test could detect tumors earlier when they are more curable, researchers say.
Senators propose bill to ban prescription drug ads
Senators Bernie Sanders and Angus King have introduced the End Prescription Drug Ads Now Act, a bill that would ban all direct-to-consumer prescription drug advertising.
Bruce Willis' wife confesses she 'wants it all back' in raw Father's Day tribute to actor
A Father's Day tribute to the Hollywood star celebrates how he teaches 'resilience and unconditional love' despite frontotemporal dementia.
Bill Nye says RFK Jr. spammed his phone with miles of anti-vax texts
Bill Nye the Science Guy once had to block Health Secretary RFK Jr. after he sent “miles and miles” of anti-vaccination texts to his phone, he recalled in a recent interview.
Savage man grateful for double organ transplant, encourages donor registration
A father of two from Savage who was diagnosed with end-stage liver disease and kidney failure and told his death was imminent is preparing to celebrate his third Father’s Day, two years after fearing he would not see his first.
RFK Jr.'s newest CDC vaccine panel includes critics of COVID shots, lockdowns
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has appointed eight new members to the federal vaccine advisory panel after abruptly disbanding the previous 17-member group earlier this week.
Air quality alert issued for central, southern MN for wildfire smoke from Canada
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has issued an air quality alert for a wide range of central and southern Minnesota due to the continuing wildfires in Canada.
Barriers being installed along U of M’s Washington Ave Bridge
Suicide-prevention advocates say the Washington Avenue Bridge has been a place of heartbreak, trauma and tragedy for too many people. They hope funding for the new barriers will help.
Spending $66 billion: Highs and lows of MN legislative season
The legislative season started with a House standoff, included a senator's arrest, and ended with a compromise deal that cut $5 billion from the previous budget and didn't particularly please members of either party.
RFK Jr. ousts entire CDC vaccine panel
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced he has dismissed all 17 members of the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, citing concerns over conflicts of interest.
Mark Cuban calls out Minnesota bill on prescription drug pricing
Billionaire businessman and "Shark Tank" star Mark Cuban called out legislation being considered in Minnesota to regulate pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), the companies accused by the FTC of inflating the prices of prescription drugs.
Most Americans losing sleep over money stress, study finds
A new study reveals that economic pressures are taking a significant toll on Americans' mental and emotional well-being.
Can foods protect you from the sun? What experts say about edible sunscreen
As edible sunscreens gain popularity this summer, dermatologists say they’re safe — but no replacement for topical sunscreen when it comes to UV protection.
Walz calls special session with lots of work in short timeframe
Gov. Walz has called for a special session on Monday, three weeks after the regular session ended without a complete budget agreement.
New FDA-approved Alzheimer’s blood test coming to Mayo Clinic
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the marketing of a new tool that can test a person’s blood to diagnose Alzheimer's disease. The blood test is a groundbreaking development to confirm the disease in patients who are already experiencing cognitive decline.
Here's what makes you a prime target for mosquitoes
Mosquitoes may target people based on heat, scent and even genetics. Here’s what experts are saying.
Woman killed by brain-eating amoeba after cleaning sinuses with water in Texas: CDC
The report says she developed severe neurologic symptoms, including fever, headache, and altered mental status. She died eight days after her symptoms began.
Whole Foods ground beef may be tainted with E. coli, USDA says
A recall wasn’t issued for the ground beef because it was removed from store shelves.