Twin Cities man becomes rare two-time altruistic organ donor

Each year, thousands of people sit on a waiting list for a life-saving organ transplant. Eagan resident Ted Garding has answered the the call to donate his organs, twice.

Twin Cities man becomes rare two-time altruistic organ donor
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Each year, thousands of people sit on a waiting list for a life-saving organ transplant. Eagan resident Ted Garding has answered the the call to donate his organs, twice.

MDH launches ‘Naloxone Finder’ to increase information, access to overdose drug

As part of an ongoing effort to prevent drug overdose deaths, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is making it easier for people to locate naloxone in the event of a potential drug overdose.

Baby formula recall: How to check if your formula is safe

Similac, Alimentum or EleCare powdered infant formulas are being recalled in the U.S. after four babies were hospitalized, including one in Minnesota. FOX 9 spoke to two doctors about how you can check if your formula is safe.

Baby formula recall: How to check if your formula is safe
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Similac, Alimentum or EleCare powdered infant formulas are being recalled in the U.S. after four babies were hospitalized, including one in Minnesota. FOX 9 spoke to two doctors about how you can check if your formula is safe.

Ivermectin does not prevent severe COVID-19 illness, study finds

A new study suggests that ivermectin, an anti-parasite drug, is not effective in preventing severe COVID-19 symptoms.

Lifting weights for 3 seconds a day increases muscle strength, study suggests

Researchers wanted to figure out the minimum amount of exercise needed to actually improve a person’s strength, hoping it will lead to a healthier lifestyle and overall advancement in exercise.

CDC proposes change to opioid prescription guidelines

The nation’s top public health agency is proposing changing — and in some instances, softening — guidelines for doctors prescribing opioid painkillers.

Masks help prevent COVID-19, yet another study shows

The study found that consistent use of a face mask or respirator in indoor public settings was associated with lower odds of a positive COVID-19 test.

AstraZeneca acquires 'modest' profit of $4B from COVID-19 vaccine sales

The Anglo-Swedish drugmaker said in November it would begin to take a “modest” profit from the COVID-19 shot, which it had been providing “at cost.”

The Healing: Black men yoga takes shape to combat mental health

Tristan Lewis and Andrew Smith started The Healing, a nonprofit aiming to promote mental health and wellness among Black men.

Air quality inside homes worse than office buildings, study suggests

Researchers at Texas A&M University measured air quality inside homes and offices and found that remote working may pose a higher health risk for employees.

Abortion referrals can continue for now, federal court rules

A court has allowed federally funded family planning clinics to continue to make abortion referrals for now.

COVID-19 may make common pregnancy complications worse, study suggests

The complications were most found in those with moderate or worse COVID-19, and the researchers said the study bolsters the rationale for pregnant women to get vaccinated.

St. Paul could lift vaccine mandate for restaurants in coming days

As the omicron surge continues to fall off, COVID-19 vaccine mandates put in place for restaurants could be lifted sooner than expected in the Twin Cities.

MLB stops testing athletes for steroids amid lockout, AP sources say

Two people familiar with the sport’s Joint Drug Program tell The Associated Press that Major League Baseball has stopped testing players for steroids for the first time in nearly 20 years due to the expiration of the sport’s drug agreement.