Johnson & Johnson seeks FDA approval of COVID-19 booster shot
Johnson & Johnson said Tuesday it has asked the FDA to authorize a booster shot for its single-dose COVID-19 vaccine.
Johnson & Johnson said Tuesday it has asked the FDA to authorize a booster shot for its single-dose COVID-19 vaccine.
At-home COVID-19 test: FDA approves rapid, 30-minute antigen swab kit
The over-the-counter rapid COVID-19 test takes up to 30 minutes to show results.
The over-the-counter rapid COVID-19 test takes up to 30 minutes to show results.
St. Paul City Council proposes stricter tobacco laws
The St. Paul City Council is looking at huge changes to their tobacco laws, including a new approach to make vaping more expensive.
The St. Paul City Council is looking at huge changes to their tobacco laws, including a new approach to make vaping more expensive.
Police urging parents to inspect Halloween candy after ecstasy discovered
Sgt. Marc Pharr told Fox News that these warnings don’t intend to cause parents’ “candy anxiety."
Sgt. Marc Pharr told Fox News that these warnings don’t intend to cause parents’ “candy anxiety."
Pentagon says all civilian workers must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19
New Defense Department guidance says all civilian workers must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by Nov. 22.
New Defense Department guidance says all civilian workers must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by Nov. 22.
Infants ingest 15 times more microplastics than adults, new study finds
Researchers suggest the reason for the higher number found in infants is because they’re far more exposed to microplastics through items such as their teething toys, sippy cups and carpeting.
Researchers suggest the reason for the higher number found in infants is because they’re far more exposed to microplastics through items such as their teething toys, sippy cups and carpeting.
Southwest Airlines requiring all employees to get COVID-19 vaccine
Southwest Airlines said its employees must get vaccinated for COVID-19 by Dec. 8, 2021.
Southwest Airlines said its employees must get vaccinated for COVID-19 by Dec. 8, 2021.
Henrietta Lacks estate sues biotech company for selling her 'stolen' cells
Tissue taken from the woman's tumor before she died of cervical cancer became the first human cells to be successfully cloned
Tissue taken from the woman's tumor before she died of cervical cancer became the first human cells to be successfully cloned
Flu shot: Experts plead with Americans to take annual vaccine
Health experts are worried Americans might have vaccination fatigue, but they still want you to get your flu shot.
Health experts are worried Americans might have vaccination fatigue, but they still want you to get your flu shot.
Minnesota man battling stage 4 cancer completes his 571st marathon
Among the runners on Sunday was Tom Perri who says he was competing in his 571st marathon and his 26th Twin Cities Marathon, all while he battles stage 4 prostate cancer.
Among the runners on Sunday was Tom Perri who says he was competing in his 571st marathon and his 26th Twin Cities Marathon, all while he battles stage 4 prostate cancer.
US COVID-19 deaths top 700,000 as delta variant fuels pandemic
Globally, nearly 4.8 million people have died of COVID-19, according to Johns Hopkins data.
Globally, nearly 4.8 million people have died of COVID-19, according to Johns Hopkins data.
Military suicides climbed 15% in 2020; senior leaders want action
Military suicides jumped by 15% in 2020, fueled by significant increases in the Army and Marine Corps that senior leaders said were troubling and require more effort to prevent.
Military suicides jumped by 15% in 2020, fueled by significant increases in the Army and Marine Corps that senior leaders said were troubling and require more effort to prevent.
After breast cancer treatment, Sen. Klobuchar urges women not to put off mammograms
Friday, about a month after announcing she had undergone treatment for breast cancer, Senator Amy Klobuchar was urging other women not to put off mammogram exams.
Friday, about a month after announcing she had undergone treatment for breast cancer, Senator Amy Klobuchar was urging other women not to put off mammogram exams.
Twin Cities woman says she contracted staph infection after visiting local salon
A trip to a local salon has turned into multiple trips to the hospital for one Twin Cities woman.
A trip to a local salon has turned into multiple trips to the hospital for one Twin Cities woman.
After breast cancer treatment, Sen. Klobuchar urges women not to put off mammograms
With the pandemic, Klobuchar points out too many people are still putting off these and other health screenings ? just like she did, prior to her own breast cancer diagnosis.
With the pandemic, Klobuchar points out too many people are still putting off these and other health screenings ? just like she did, prior to her own breast cancer diagnosis.
FDA to weigh Moderna, J&J COVID-19 booster shots in October meetings
An FDA committee will meet on Oct. 14 and 15 to determine if it will authorize booster shots from Moderna and Johnson & Johnson.
An FDA committee will meet on Oct. 14 and 15 to determine if it will authorize booster shots from Moderna and Johnson & Johnson.
Gov. Walz announces pay increase, new benefits for personal care assistants in Minnesota
Personal care assistant workers and providers in Minnesota will see higher wages and new benefits this month, Gov. Walz announced Friday.
Personal care assistant workers and providers in Minnesota will see higher wages and new benefits this month, Gov. Walz announced Friday.
Vikings hosting 2 COVID-19 vaccine clinics ahead of home games
Adults who get their shot on Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium, or the following weekend, will be entered into a drawing for tickets to the Vikings versus the Bears on January 9.
Adults who get their shot on Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium, or the following weekend, will be entered into a drawing for tickets to the Vikings versus the Bears on January 9.
Ban on 'surprise' medical bills on track to take effect Jan. 1, 2022
The ban “surprise” medical bills, charges that hit insured patients at some of life’s most vulnerable moments, is on track to take effect on Jan. 1.
The ban “surprise” medical bills, charges that hit insured patients at some of life’s most vulnerable moments, is on track to take effect on Jan. 1.
Merck says experimental COVID-19 pill cuts hospitalizations, deaths by half
Merck & Co. said its experimental COVID-19 pill reduced hospitalizations and deaths by half in people recently infected.
Merck & Co. said its experimental COVID-19 pill reduced hospitalizations and deaths by half in people recently infected.