Mitch McConnell proposes 'targeted' coronavirus aid, Democrats say not enough

Mitch McConnell proposes 'targeted' coronavirus aid, Democrats say not enough

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says the Senate will vote on a trimmed-down Republican coronavirus relief package, though it has a slim chance of passage in the face of Democrats’ insistence for more sweeping aid.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says the Senate will vote on a trimmed-down Republican coronavirus relief package, though it has a slim chance of passage in the face of Democrats’ insistence for more sweeping aid.

Doctors studying why obesity may be tied to serious coronavirus cases

Doctors studying why obesity may be tied to serious coronavirus cases

Obesity seems to put people at higher risk for getting very sick if they’re infected with the coronavirus, and doctors are trying to figure out why.

Obesity seems to put people at higher risk for getting very sick if they’re infected with the coronavirus, and doctors are trying to figure out why.

Labor Day lull in COVID-19 testing, new cases in Minnesota

Labor Day lull in COVID-19 testing, new cases in Minnesota

Minnesota’s first COVID-19 situation update after Labor Day shows a low number of tests completed and a low number of new cases, likely due to low reporting on the holiday.

Minnesota’s first COVID-19 situation update after Labor Day shows a low number of tests completed and a low number of new cases, likely due to low reporting on the holiday.

Honeybee venom destroyed breast cancer cells, study finds

Honeybee venom destroyed breast cancer cells, study finds

Venom from honeybees rapidly destroyed triple-negative breast cancer, a type of cancer that has limited treatment options, and HER2-enriched breast cancer cells, according to a study published in the journal npj Precision Oncology.

Venom from honeybees rapidly destroyed triple-negative breast cancer, a type of cancer that has limited treatment options, and HER2-enriched breast cancer cells, according to a study published in the journal npj Precision Oncology.

What should I look for in a hand sanitizer?

What should I look for in a hand sanitizer?

When picking a hand sanitizer, opt for one that contains mostly alcohol and has few other ingredients.

When picking a hand sanitizer, opt for one that contains mostly alcohol and has few other ingredients.

'A lot of wishful thinking': Experts say usefulness of COVID-19 antibody tests still unclear

'A lot of wishful thinking': Experts say usefulness of COVID-19 antibody tests still unclear

Coronavirus tests touted by President Donald Trump and his top officials to help reopen the economy are widely available, but predictions for their usefulness haven't panned out.

Coronavirus tests touted by President Donald Trump and his top officials to help reopen the economy are widely available, but predictions for their usefulness haven't panned out.

Health officials worry about Labor Day setbacks in social distancing amid COVID-19 pandemic

Health officials worry about Labor Day setbacks in social distancing amid COVID-19 pandemic

The Lost Summer of 2020 is drawing to a close with many big Labor Day gatherings canceled across the U.S. and health authorities pleading with people to keep their distance from others so as not to cause another surge in coronavirus cases.

The Lost Summer of 2020 is drawing to a close with many big Labor Day gatherings canceled across the U.S. and health authorities pleading with people to keep their distance from others so as not to cause another surge in coronavirus cases.

India moves into 2nd place behind US in COVID-19 cases amid economic pain

India moves into 2nd place behind US in COVID-19 cases amid economic pain

India’s increasing coronavirus caseload has made the Asian giant the world's second-worst-hit country behind the United States. The rise comes as India's efforts to head off economic disaster gain urgency.

India’s increasing coronavirus caseload has made the Asian giant the world's second-worst-hit country behind the United States. The rise comes as India's efforts to head off economic disaster gain urgency.

COVID-19 in Wisconsin: 7-day case increase average climbs to highest point since July peak

COVID-19 in Wisconsin: 7-day case increase average climbs to highest point since July peak

The 7-day average daily case increase for the state of Wisconsin climbed steadily in the last week, starting at 727 Sept. 1 and finishing at 879 Labor Day, according to the state's Department of Health Services. 

The 7-day average daily case increase for the state of Wisconsin climbed steadily in the last week, starting at 727 Sept. 1 and finishing at 879 Labor Day, according to the state's Department of Health Services. 

Technical healthcare workers at 2 Twin Cities metro hospitals give strike notice

Technical healthcare workers at 2 Twin Cities metro hospitals give strike notice

The labor union representing more than 200 technical healthcare workers employed by Allina Health filed a notice to strike at two Twin Cities metro hospitals later this month.

The labor union representing more than 200 technical healthcare workers employed by Allina Health filed a notice to strike at two Twin Cities metro hospitals later this month.

Wisconsin reports human death from EEE in Chippewa County

Wisconsin reports human death from EEE in Chippewa County

The state health department is warning residents to take precautions against mosquitoes after a woman has died from Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE).

The state health department is warning residents to take precautions against mosquitoes after a woman has died from Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE).

‘Deadly December’ ahead with nearly 30,000 COVID-19 deaths each day in Northern Hemisphere, IHME predicts

‘Deadly December’ ahead with nearly 30,000 COVID-19 deaths each day in Northern Hemisphere, IHME predicts

According to IHME, part of the University of Washington’s School of Medicine, nearly 770,000 lives worldwide could be saved between now and Jan. 1 through coronavirus preventive measures suggested by the CDC, including mask-wearing and social distancing.

According to IHME, part of the University of Washington’s School of Medicine, nearly 770,000 lives worldwide could be saved between now and Jan. 1 through coronavirus preventive measures suggested by the CDC, including mask-wearing and social distancing.

Ovarian Cancer has no early detection test - what women need to know about the symptoms
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Ovarian Cancer has no early detection test - what women need to know about the symptoms

September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and it's important for women to know the symptoms to spot the disease as early as possible. Chair for the Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance (or MOCA), Kris Greer joined the Buzz with more on how to spot the disease and how you can get involved in spreading awareness.

September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and it's important for women to know the symptoms to spot the disease as early as possible. Chair for the Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance (or MOCA), Kris Greer joined the Buzz with more on how to spot the disease and how you can get involved in spreading awareness.