U.S. measles cases still climbing, topping 800 for year
U.S. health officials say this year's count of measles cases has surpassed 800, a growing tally that is already the nation's highest in 25 years.
U.S. health officials say this year's count of measles cases has surpassed 800, a growing tally that is already the nation's highest in 25 years.
U of M clinics offer screenings during Skin Cancer Awareness Month
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and tomorrow marks "Melanoma Monday."
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and tomorrow marks "Melanoma Monday."
St. Paul PD expands mental health program
The St. Paul Police Department is expanding a new program focused on helping those who struggle with mental health issues.
The St. Paul Police Department is expanding a new program focused on helping those who struggle with mental health issues.
Surgeon General highlights need for opioid addiction treatment
The U.S. Surgeon General visited the Twin Cities to meet with people who have battled opioid addictions.
The U.S. Surgeon General visited the Twin Cities to meet with people who have battled opioid addictions.
Held back by deep freeze, allergy season returns in full force
You may have already noticed, but allergy season has arrived.
You may have already noticed, but allergy season has arrived.
Drinking diet soda may make you gain weight, study suggests
Drinking diet drinks could make you put on weight, new evidence suggests: Opting for low-calorie sodas means you’re more likely to eat extra calories, scientists found.
Drinking diet drinks could make you put on weight, new evidence suggests: Opting for low-calorie sodas means you’re more likely to eat extra calories, scientists found.
Man cracks his neck, lands in hospital with stroke
A man in Oklahoma experienced a frightening and bizarre medical emergency that could have you changing something you may do often.
A man in Oklahoma experienced a frightening and bizarre medical emergency that could have you changing something you may do often.
11.7 million pounds of Tyson frozen chicken strips now under recall over metal fears, USDA says
Tyson Foods has expanded a recall of frozen, ready-to-eat chicken strips from 69,000 pounds to 11,760,424 pounds of product because they may be contaminated with pieces of metal.
Tyson Foods has expanded a recall of frozen, ready-to-eat chicken strips from 69,000 pounds to 11,760,424 pounds of product because they may be contaminated with pieces of metal.
Number of STDs in Minnesota up again in 2018, health officials say
The number of sexually transmitted diseases increased statewide in 2018 for at least the fourth year in a row, the Minnesota Department of Health announced Tuesday.
The number of sexually transmitted diseases increased statewide in 2018 for at least the fourth year in a row, the Minnesota Department of Health announced Tuesday.
Is your measles vaccine still effective? There's a blood test for that
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Monday there are now more than 700 cases of measles across the country. It's the worst outbreak in 25 years.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Monday there are now more than 700 cases of measles across the country. It's the worst outbreak in 25 years.
US measles cases top 700
Measles continues to spread in the United States, with more 704 cases reported so far this year in 22 states.
Measles continues to spread in the United States, with more 704 cases reported so far this year in 22 states.
Study: Blaming yourself might be dangerous for your health
Blaming yourself when things go wrong might be more dangerous than you think.
Blaming yourself when things go wrong might be more dangerous than you think.
Kids under 5 should have no more than one hour of screen time, experts say
Children aren’t spending enough time being active, and that’s bad for their health, according to new recommendations from the World Health Organization.
Children aren’t spending enough time being active, and that’s bad for their health, according to new recommendations from the World Health Organization.
Concussion research suggests longer recovery time for learning
New research on brain concussions in high school students suggests the timetable on how quickly students should return to school should be changed. It also shows the recovery period is much longer than previously thought.
New research on brain concussions in high school students suggests the timetable on how quickly students should return to school should be changed. It also shows the recovery period is much longer than previously thought.
Pothole may have saved Nebraska man's life during ambulance trip to the hospital
Potholes are generally not a thing people heap praises on, but that may change for one Nebraska man.
Potholes are generally not a thing people heap praises on, but that may change for one Nebraska man.
U.S. measles cases highest level in 25 years, officials blame misinformation
U.S. measles cases have climbed to their highest level in 25 years, largely because misinformation is turning parents against vaccines.
U.S. measles cases have climbed to their highest level in 25 years, largely because misinformation is turning parents against vaccines.
E. coli outbreak linked to ground beef spreads to 10 states, sickens 156, CDC reports
An E. coli outbreak linked to tainted ground beef has spread to 10 states, with 156 people testing positive for infection, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
An E. coli outbreak linked to tainted ground beef has spread to 10 states, with 156 people testing positive for infection, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
Woman wakes up from coma almost 30 years later
A woman who had been in a coma for 27 years after a tragic brain injury sustained during a car crash, reportedly woke up and called out her son's name.
A woman who had been in a coma for 27 years after a tragic brain injury sustained during a car crash, reportedly woke up and called out her son's name.
Calif. company purchased Medicare.com, mailed 600,000 misleading letters to elderly Minnesotans
The Minnesota Department of Commerce has issued a $50,000 fine and a Cease and Desist order to a California company that purchased the website Medicare.com and allegedly mailed more than 600,000 misleading letters to elderly Minnesotans. The state says those letters warned about the discontinuation of certain Medicare plans and offered services to obtain a new plan.
The Minnesota Department of Commerce has issued a $50,000 fine and a Cease and Desist order to a California company that purchased the website Medicare.com and allegedly mailed more than 600,000 misleading letters to elderly Minnesotans. The state says those letters warned about the discontinuation of certain Medicare plans and offered services to obtain a new plan.
MDH: Women who use skin-lightening products, eat certain fish at risk for mercury exposure
A new study from the Minnesota Department of Health found women who use skin-lightening products or who eat certain kinds of fish may be putting themselves and their babies at risk for mercury exposure.
A new study from the Minnesota Department of Health found women who use skin-lightening products or who eat certain kinds of fish may be putting themselves and their babies at risk for mercury exposure.