Eating dark chocolate may reduce risk of depression, study suggests
With Halloween right around the corner, it's worth noting that some candy may be better for our health — a recent study suggests that eating chocolate, especially dark chocolate, is linked to lower odds of depressive symptoms.
With Halloween right around the corner, it's worth noting that some candy may be better for our health — a recent study suggests that eating chocolate, especially dark chocolate, is linked to lower odds of depressive symptoms.
Many working Americans get less than 7 hours of sleep, especially for public safety and health workers: study
The number of working Americans who get less than seven hours of sleep a night are on the rise, and public safety and healthcare support professionals are among those impacted most, according to a recent study.
The number of working Americans who get less than seven hours of sleep a night are on the rise, and public safety and healthcare support professionals are among those impacted most, according to a recent study.
State temporarily shuts down Water Gremlin after workers' children found with elevated blood lead levels
The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry and the Minnesota Department of Health have temporarily shut down the lead production operations of Water Gremlin in White Bear Township after tests found elevated blood lead levels in the children of some Water Gremlin workers.
The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry and the Minnesota Department of Health have temporarily shut down the lead production operations of Water Gremlin in White Bear Township after tests found elevated blood lead levels in the children of some Water Gremlin workers.
March of Dimes honoring Minneapolis mother-daughter nursing duo
A mother-daughter nursing duo at Children’s Hospital in Minneapolis is being recognized for their work by the non-profit March of Dimes.
A mother-daughter nursing duo at Children’s Hospital in Minneapolis is being recognized for their work by the non-profit March of Dimes.
Celiac disease could be reversed by promising nanotechnology treatment, clinical trial suggests
New nanoparticle technology has the capability to induce immune tolerance in people who suffer from celiac disease and could potentially allow them to tolerate gluten in their diet, according to results from a phase-two clinical trial of the treatment.
New nanoparticle technology has the capability to induce immune tolerance in people who suffer from celiac disease and could potentially allow them to tolerate gluten in their diet, according to results from a phase-two clinical trial of the treatment.
Gophers' Casey O’Brien inspires young girl who battled same kind of cancer
The Minnesota Gopher special teams player who beat cancer four times is inspiring a young girl who beat the same kind of cancer.
The Minnesota Gopher special teams player who beat cancer four times is inspiring a young girl who beat the same kind of cancer.
‘Breakthrough’ cystic fibrosis drug that could treat 90 percent of patients gets FDA approval
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a cystic fibrosis medication that is the first triple-combination therapy available to treat patients 12 and older who have the most common cystic fibrosis mutation, and medical professionals say it has the potential to treat up to 90 percent of all cystic fibrosis patients.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a cystic fibrosis medication that is the first triple-combination therapy available to treat patients 12 and older who have the most common cystic fibrosis mutation, and medical professionals say it has the potential to treat up to 90 percent of all cystic fibrosis patients.
‘I think it’s too late:’ Hopkins students warn Gov. Walz about vaping
Gov. Tim Walz saw Minnesota’s vaping problem Tuesday through the lens of eight Hopkins High School students, who warned him that addiction is more widespread than state officials have previously said.
Gov. Tim Walz saw Minnesota’s vaping problem Tuesday through the lens of eight Hopkins High School students, who warned him that addiction is more widespread than state officials have previously said.
‘A condition of the poor’: Childhood obesity rates increasing worldwide, report finds
The report called the number of overweight children across the world "striking," noting how much it now affects low- and middle-income countries.
The report called the number of overweight children across the world "striking," noting how much it now affects low- and middle-income countries.
TC 10 Mile runner rescued by other competitors after suffering cardiac arrest during race
For nearly 15 minutes, a young man’s heart stopped during a rare cardiac arrest emergency during the Twin Cities 10 Mile race a few weeks ago.
For nearly 15 minutes, a young man’s heart stopped during a rare cardiac arrest emergency during the Twin Cities 10 Mile race a few weeks ago.
Facing critical shortage of pediatric chemotherapy drug, parents worry
Facing a critical and sudden shortage of the pediatric chemotherapy drug vincristine, doctors are rationing their supplies, and parents are worried. Charlotte Armstrong, who turned 2 in September, received a much lower dose of the drug during her recent infusion.
Facing a critical and sudden shortage of the pediatric chemotherapy drug vincristine, doctors are rationing their supplies, and parents are worried. Charlotte Armstrong, who turned 2 in September, received a much lower dose of the drug during her recent infusion.
Companies reach tentative deal to settle opioids lawsuit
(AP) -- The nation's three dominant drug distributors and a big drugmaker have reached a tentative deal to settle a lawsuit related to the opioid crisis just as the first federal trial over the crisis was due to begin Monday, according to a lead lawyer for the local governments suing the drug industry.
(AP) -- The nation's three dominant drug distributors and a big drugmaker have reached a tentative deal to settle a lawsuit related to the opioid crisis just as the first federal trial over the crisis was due to begin Monday, according to a lead lawyer for the local governments suing the drug industry.
No deal, but Gov. Walz and lawmakers agree to talk about insulin
A day after angry tweets and news conferences derailed the emergency insulin issue, Gov. Tim Walz and lawmakers turned down the heat on each other Friday.
A day after angry tweets and news conferences derailed the emergency insulin issue, Gov. Tim Walz and lawmakers turned down the heat on each other Friday.
Thinking too much could cause you to die sooner
Thinking too much may be bad for your health according to a study that was recently published.
Thinking too much may be bad for your health according to a study that was recently published.
‘Time to tweet but not to meet?’ Minnesota diabetics see no help from political bickering
Gov. Tim Walz again pushed Senate Republicans to come back to the table over a plan to give diabetics access to emergency insulin, but grew increasingly frustrated Thursday as GOP lawmakers tweeted at him before and during his news conference.
Gov. Tim Walz again pushed Senate Republicans to come back to the table over a plan to give diabetics access to emergency insulin, but grew increasingly frustrated Thursday as GOP lawmakers tweeted at him before and during his news conference.
Vaping-related deaths climb to 33 as CDC continues to investigate mysterious outbreak
At least 33 people have died from illnesses related to vaping, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Thursday.
At least 33 people have died from illnesses related to vaping, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Thursday.
95 percent of baby foods tested contained toxic metals, report finds
Rice-based products, sweet potatoes and fruit juices were found to have the highest risk for neurotoxic harm, the report states.
Rice-based products, sweet potatoes and fruit juices were found to have the highest risk for neurotoxic harm, the report states.
2 more vaping-related deaths reported in Minnesota
Two more people in Minnesota have now died from severe lung injuries associated with vaping, bringing the total number of vaping-related deaths in the state to three, health officials said Wednesday.
Two more people in Minnesota have now died from severe lung injuries associated with vaping, bringing the total number of vaping-related deaths in the state to three, health officials said Wednesday.
Teens share vaping concerns as more Minnesota cities raise tobacco sales age
For weeks, we've heard from doctors, parents and government officials about the vaping epidemic. Now, as one Minnesota city hears from the teens at the center of it all, another city joined 50 others in raising the tobacco sale age to 21.
For weeks, we've heard from doctors, parents and government officials about the vaping epidemic. Now, as one Minnesota city hears from the teens at the center of it all, another city joined 50 others in raising the tobacco sale age to 21.
Study: Trainers report decrease in concussions during high school sports practices
Brand new research on concussions shows the occurrence of brain injuries to high school athletes across the country is dropping, especially during practices.
Brand new research on concussions shows the occurrence of brain injuries to high school athletes across the country is dropping, especially during practices.