Air quality alert issued for southeastern Minnesota
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued another air quality alert for southern eastern and parts of central Minnesota on Friday from noon to 8 p.m.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued another air quality alert for southern eastern and parts of central Minnesota on Friday from noon to 8 p.m.
Air quality alert issued for eastern, central Minnesota
An air quality alert is in place for eastern and central Minnesota until 8 p.m. Friday night due to a combination of high temperatures, wildfire smoke and abundant sunshine.
An air quality alert is in place for eastern and central Minnesota until 8 p.m. Friday night due to a combination of high temperatures, wildfire smoke and abundant sunshine.
Pet store puppies linked to multistate bacteria outbreak
Puppies sold at a national pet store chain are believed to be behind a multistate bacteria outbreak that has sickened more than three dozen people.
Puppies sold at a national pet store chain are believed to be behind a multistate bacteria outbreak that has sickened more than three dozen people.
Pregnant Miami mom delivers her own baby during Hurricane Irma
An expectant Miami mother had to deliver her own baby as Hurricane Irma hit Miami on Sunday.
An expectant Miami mother had to deliver her own baby as Hurricane Irma hit Miami on Sunday.
Recipes for your Tailgating party
Tailgating recipes to add some flavor to the football season
Tailgating recipes to add some flavor to the football season
1,000 nurses needed for special needs shelters during Hurricane Irma
Governor Rick Scott put out a call for nurses to help at special needs shelters across the state Friday night.
Governor Rick Scott put out a call for nurses to help at special needs shelters across the state Friday night.
Mayo study: Your dog might help you sleep better
Man's best friend could also be sleep's best friend, according to a new Mayo Clinic study.
Man's best friend could also be sleep's best friend, according to a new Mayo Clinic study.
MDH to launch 'opoid dashboard' to fight painkiller abuse, addiction
The Minnesota Department of Health will announce new efforts Thursday in the fight against painkiller abuse.
The Minnesota Department of Health will announce new efforts Thursday in the fight against painkiller abuse.
Alzheimer's blood test could help efforts to diagnose disease early
A blood test is being called a game-changer in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. Still in its early stages, the test is a great step forward to diagnosing the disease early on.
A blood test is being called a game-changer in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. Still in its early stages, the test is a great step forward to diagnosing the disease early on.
Canadian wildfires triggers Minnesota air quality alerts
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issuing an air quality alert for southwest, western and central Minnesota, effective Friday, Sept. 1 beginning at 9 a.m. through 6 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 2. MPCA air pollution monitors are showing an increase in fine particles as thicker smoke from Canadian wildfires moves across Minnesota.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issuing an air quality alert for southwest, western and central Minnesota, effective Friday, Sept. 1 beginning at 9 a.m. through 6 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 2. MPCA air pollution monitors are showing an increase in fine particles as thicker smoke from Canadian wildfires moves across Minnesota.
Many contact lens wearers may be putting eyes at risk
At Highland Eye Boutique in Atlanta's Virginia Highland neighborhood, optometrist Dr. Kristie Bennett sometimes gets an up close look at what can happen when contact lens wear goes wrong. "Usually when people have infections, they're in quite a bit of pain and discomfort," Dr. Bennett says. The most common complication of contact lens wear is keratitis, an inflammation of the cornea, the clear...
At Highland Eye Boutique in Atlanta's Virginia Highland neighborhood, optometrist Dr. Kristie Bennett sometimes gets an up close look at what can happen when contact lens wear goes wrong. "Usually when people have infections, they're in quite a bit of pain and discomfort," Dr. Bennett says. The most common complication of contact lens wear is keratitis, an inflammation of the cornea, the clear...
Health care providers accuse Blue Cross of 'bait and switch'
Over 20 Somali-American health care providers are accusing health insurer Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota of a “bait and switch” after the company canceled their contracts in recent months.
Over 20 Somali-American health care providers are accusing health insurer Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota of a “bait and switch” after the company canceled their contracts in recent months.
Minnesota measles outbreak officially declared over
State health officials officially declared an end to the measles outbreak Friday.
State health officials officially declared an end to the measles outbreak Friday.
Somali-American health care providers angry with Blue Cross Blue Shield
Over 20 Somali ? American Health providers are accusing health insurer Blue Cross Blue Shield of a ?bait and switch? after the company canceled their contracts in recent months..
Over 20 Somali ? American Health providers are accusing health insurer Blue Cross Blue Shield of a ?bait and switch? after the company canceled their contracts in recent months..
Lawyers: Aetna envelope window reveals patients' HIV status
Health insurer Aetna reportedly exposed the personal data of HIV patients across the U.S. earlier this month when mailings to the patients revealed the information through a large window on the front of the envelope.
Health insurer Aetna reportedly exposed the personal data of HIV patients across the U.S. earlier this month when mailings to the patients revealed the information through a large window on the front of the envelope.
No glasses? Build your own eclipse-viewing box
Solar eclipse glasses have been flying off store shelves and out of eye doctors' offices for over a month in anticipation of Monday's once-in-a-lifetime event.
Solar eclipse glasses have been flying off store shelves and out of eye doctors' offices for over a month in anticipation of Monday's once-in-a-lifetime event.
New study finds vegetarians twice as likely to be depressed than meat-eaters
According to a new study conducted by the new Bristol University from southwestern England found that vegetarians are almost twice as likely to suffer from depression as those who consumed meat in their diet
According to a new study conducted by the new Bristol University from southwestern England found that vegetarians are almost twice as likely to suffer from depression as those who consumed meat in their diet
Health officials: Moscow mules in copper mugs could make you sick
Public health officials are warning that the copper mugs used to serve the popular Moscow mule cocktail could be poisoning you.
Public health officials are warning that the copper mugs used to serve the popular Moscow mule cocktail could be poisoning you.
Tiny baby born at 12 ounces finally goes home after nearly 5 months in NICU
The smallest baby ever born at a Maryland hospital is finally home after spending nearly five months in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
The smallest baby ever born at a Maryland hospital is finally home after spending nearly five months in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
Mayo Clinic: Gut bacteria may lead to multiple sclerosis treatment
A human gut microbe discovered by researchers at Mayo Clinic may help treat autoimmune diseases like as multiple sclerosis, according to findings published in the journal Cell Reports.
A human gut microbe discovered by researchers at Mayo Clinic may help treat autoimmune diseases like as multiple sclerosis, according to findings published in the journal Cell Reports.