Hoffman Estates hospital treating Chicago woman who has coronavirus

Officials said a 60-year-old woman from Chicago who came in through O'Hare International Airport on Jan. 13 was diagnosed with the coronavirus.

Minnesota sees first pediatric flu death this season, 31 deaths total

The Minnesota Department of Health says six more people have died from the flu this past week, including one child—the first pediatric death of the season. 

3 Chinese cities on lockdown in effort contain deadly coronavirus outbreak

Three cities that are home to more than 18 million people have been shut down in China in an effort to contain the deadly virus that has killed 17 people.

Minnesota Health Department issues alert to clinics about China's coronavirus

The coronavirus has halted all travel in the Chinese city of Wuhan and led to airport screening procedures in LA, New York, Atlanta and San Francisco.

Chinese city stops outbound flights, trains to fight deadly new virus

The Chinese city is shutting down all transportation out of the city, saying that no one would be allowed to leave, officials reported.

Interactive map shows Minnesota neighborhoods at higher risk of lead exposure

If you live in a legacy neighborhood with older housing, there’s a strong correlation to higher lead levels in children. A new interactive map now shows if there are elevated levels in your own neighborhood.

Coronavirus: What to know about the mysterious illness

Health officials around the world are keeping an eye on the outbreak of a new pneumonia-like virus that has killed at least six people and sickened some 300 others since it was first reported in China at the end of 2019.

Washington man is 1st in US to catch new virus from China

The U.S. on Tuesday reported its first case of a new and potentially deadly virus circulating in China, saying a Washington state resident who returned last week from the outbreak's epicenter was hospitalized near Seattle.

Human-to-human transmission confirmed in China coronavirus outbreak

Human-to-human transmission has been confirmed in an outbreak of a new coronavirus in China, raising fears it could spread quickly.

Trump administration proposes rollback to Michelle Obama school lunch guidelines

The Trump administration has taken another step toward dismantling Michelle Obama's school nutrition guidelines, proposing a new rule that could lead to more pizza and fries and less fruit and a smaller variety of vegetables on school menus.

US to screen airline passengers from China for new illness

U.S. health officials will begin screening airline passengers arriving from central China for a new virus that has sickened dozens and killed two.

Alzheimer's and winter weather: How to keep your loved ones safe

It’s cold and more snow is on the way. Those are both challenges for people touched by Alzheimer’s or dementia.

Report: 9 more patients die from flu in Minnesota, bringing total deaths to 25

The Minnesota Department of Health says nine more people have died from the flu this past week, bringing the total deaths in the state this season to 25.

This year’s flu shot doesn’t exactly match the virus going around, CDC report warns

The main strain of the flu virus which is circulating currently doesn’t entirely match up with the flu vaccine that is being administered this year, according to a report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Texas online gamer saves UK teen who had seizure

A British teen who had a seizure while playing an online game with a Texas woman earlier this month was reportedly saved when his opponent alerted first responders from thousands of miles away.