Should drug dealers be charged with murder? States ponder

Having lost his 29-year-old son to a fentanyl overdose, Dean Palozej believes dealers who peddle drugs that kill should be locked up for a very long time - for the rest of their life, in some cases.

MDH: 4 Legionnaires' disease cases possibly linked to Crookston hotel

Four recent cases of Legionnaires' disease may be linked to a hotel in Crookston, Minnesota, according to the Minnesota Department of Health.

Study finds men's push-up performance could indicate risk of heart disease

As much as you may have dreaded doing push-ups in gym class as a kid -- a new study finds that the number of push-ups a man can do could be an indicator of his risk of developing cardiovascular disease.

Bill would prosecute pregnant women for assault if their babies are born addicted to drugs

A bill introduced in Tennessee aims to prosecute pregnant women for assault if they use illegal drugs while pregnant and the child is born addicted or harmed by said drug use. 

Experts say you should wash your reusable mug daily

Are you regularly washing your reusable mug?  You should be, especially during flu season.

Science Says: Internet craze behind a brain-tingling Super Bowl beer ad

Some people spend hours watching videos of hair brushing, paper crinkling or 'happy little clouds' artist Bob Ross painting because they say it makes their brains tingle. They report feeling a rush from the subtle, repetitive sights and sounds, but is it all in their heads?

Tyson recall for possible rubber contamination

Tyson Foods is recalling more than 36,000 pounds (16,329 kilograms) of chicken nuggets because they may be contaminated with rubber.

FDA Recall: Peaches, plums, nectarines sold at some Aldi, Walmart stores may contain Listeria

The Food and Drug Administration says New York produce company Jac. Vandenberg, Inc. is recalling over 2,000 cartons of peaches, nectarines and plums due to possible Listeria contamination.

Health officials investigating tuberculosis outbreak connected to MSU

The Minnesota Department of Health is investigating an outbreak of tuberculosis among people associated with Minnesota State University-Mankato. 

Measles outbreak grows in northwest U.S., 30 cases reported

The number of confirmed measles cases near Portland grew from 25 to 30, with nine additional cases suspected — an outbreak boosted by lower-than-normal vaccination rates in what’s been identified as an anti-vaccination U.S. 'hot spot.'

Salmonella fears prompt General Mills flour recall

General Mills is recalling five-pound bags of flour after salmonella was discovered in a sample.

Study: Heart needs at least 6 hours of sleep

Getting a full night's sleep may keep your heart healthy.  This, according to a new study from the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.  

Allina Health announces restricted visitor guidelines during flu season

Allina Health announced Monday that hospitals will be implementing restricted visitor guidelines to protect patients as flu season kicks into high gear.

Johnsonville recalls ground pork over possible contamination

Johnsonville LLC has recalled more than 48,000 pounds of raw ground frozen pork patties that may be contaminated with materials including black rubber.

Anti-vaxxers among top 'threats to global health,' WHO says

Anti-vaxxers, or those who oppose vaccines, were deemed a top "threat to global health" in 2019 by the World Health Organization (WHO).

Peak binge drinking age shifting later into 20s

People are graduating from college, but not graduating from their college binge drinking habits, according to new research from the University of Minnesota. Researchers have been tracking the behaviors of young adults since the 1970s through the long-term Monitoring the Future study.